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Below is a list of all homeowners associations by county. If you need to get in touch with the HOA, board members or property manager please click on the "HOA Details" link below.
There are many benefits to living in a community that has an HOA. Realtors agree that property values are more protected when an HOA is involved. The common areas are maintained by professionals and there is increased community pride. Rules and regulations definitely deters nuisance activity and promotes conformity. Homes tend to be aesthetically pleasing and amenities are well maintained such as pools, landscaping, sports courts, walking trails etc.
When you purchase a property in an HOA community you sign documents declaring that you will abide by the HOA rules and regulations and that you will pay the monthly HOA fees. Often you will find a homeowners association in a planned development such as a leased land property, gated communities, condominiums and condo/townhome communities. You won't be able to purchase property in those neighborhoods unless you agree to join the HOA. As a general rule, you will have to pay a fee and be interviewed by the board of directors before they will give purchase approval.
If you are seriously considering buying in condo or a community that has an HOA you should always review the association documents, read the rules and regulations, familiarize yourself with the financial operating budget, check for any pending litigation, and make sure that the reserve fund is sufficient.
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Calolbon Homeowners Association, American Canyon CA | HOA Details |
Spurs Ranch Homeowners Association, American Canyon CA | HOA Details |
Riverlea Square Homeowners Association, Calistoga CA | HOA Details |
935 Trancas Condo Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Alex Court Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Avalon Court Of Napa Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Beard Park Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Bel Aire Village Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Brookside Of Napa Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Browns Valley Villas Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Burgundy Of Yountville Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
California Village Of Napa Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Casswall Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Central Villas Napa Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Charlson Park Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Circle Oaks Homes Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Cottages At Silverado Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Countryside North Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Creek Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Elksgrove Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Elm Tree Townhouse Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Fairways Condo Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Falcon Ridge Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Family Apartments Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Foxboro Of Napa Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Gordon Valley Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Hagen Oaks Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Hampton Faire Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Hidden Glen Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Hidden Meadow Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Highlands At Silverado Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Kirkwood Meadows Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
La Homa Townhouses Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Laurel Hills Park Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Laurel Lane Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Lincoln Park Meadows Of Napa Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Lois D. Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Marietta Townhomes Project, Lots 11 Through 16 And 28 Through 31 Homeowners Asso More ... | HOA Details |
Mayacamas Village Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Napa Hidden Valley Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Napa Oakwoods Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Napa Park Homes Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Napa Valley Club Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Napa Valley Community Housing Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Newport North Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Oak Hill Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Oakridge Berryessa Estates Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Park Villa Of Napa Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Pear Tree Of Napa Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Pine Glen Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Quail Meadow Of St. Helena Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Quail Meadow Townhouse Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Quicksilver Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
R Ranch At The Lake Ranch Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Reno Estates Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
River Park Marina Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Riverbend Townhouses Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Sequoia Town House Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Shelter Creek Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Silverado B/c Units Condo Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Silverado Crest Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Silverado Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Solano Park Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Valley Green Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Vine Village Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Vintners Garden Of Napa Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Westwood Village Of Napa Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Woodland Estates Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Young Court Homeowners Association, Napa CA | HOA Details |
Lake Berryessa Estates Homeowners Association, Pope Valley CA | HOA Details |
Meadowood Homeowners Association, Saint Helena CA | HOA Details |
Peppertree Homeowners Association, Saint Helena CA | HOA Details |
Vailima Estates Homeowners Association, Saint Helena CA | HOA Details |
Vineyard Valley Homeowners Association, Saint Helena CA | HOA Details |
Woodland Ridge Homeowners Association, Saint Helena CA | HOA Details |
Zinfandel Homeowners Association, Saint Helena CA | HOA Details |
Crossroads Homeowners Association, Yountville CA | HOA Details |
Napa Willowbrook Homeowners Association, Yountville CA | HOA Details |
Pueblo Glen Homeowners Association, Yountville CA | HOA Details |
Vintage Homeowners Association, Yountville CA | HOA Details |
Vista Condo Association, Yountville CA | HOA Details |
The day-to-day business of most developments, such as managing finances and maintenance, is typically run by its homeowner association (HOA) board of directors (the "Board"). If you live in a planned unit or joint interest development, serving on the board can be an important way to impact and help maintain your community's well-being. However, to operate responsibly and avoid potential legal liability, you'll need to know your fiduciary obligations as an HOA board member. Breach these, and you could face personal liability for your actions or errors.
The fiduciary duties of HOA board members mainly arise from state corporate law. Most HOAs are nonprofit corporations, typically formed by filing articles of incorporation in the state where the development is located. Recognizing that a corporation's board members serve in a position of trust, every state's corporation law imposes a fiduciary duty on the corporation's board of directors, requiring them to act in its best interest.
Subject to some limitations, this fiduciary duty applies to HOAs, though they are typically nonprofit corporations and even though HOA board members are usually volunteers.
A board member's fiduciary duties involve three essential components:
HOA Board Members' Duty of Care
To meet the duty of care, an HOA board member must make informed decisions, which might require some research before you act or vote on an HOA matter. For example, before fining a homeowner for a rule violation, you must familiarize yourself with the association's CC&Rs, and the details of the situation, such as by talking with the homeowner.
HOA board members must also act prudently and reasonably, using sound business judgment and avoiding arbitrary or capricious actions. For example, you can't issue a fine against a homeowner for painting a home red just because you don't like that color if this is not a violation of association rules about house paint color.
HOA Board Members' Duty of Loyalty
The duty of loyalty requires that HOA board members act fairly, in good faith, in the interest of, and for the benefit of, the HOA as a whole, rather than making decisions based on any personal interest or gain.
HOA board members should also avoid acting where there is a conflict of interest. For example, a board member helping select landscapers for the property should not steer contracts for landscaping to family members. For example, a board member who owns a purple house should not participate in a board vote on whether or not to allow pink and purple homes in the development.
Additionally, an HOA board member must protect members' confidentiality and not divulge information provided in confidence. For example, suppose a homeowner confides in a board member about his impending home foreclosure to arrange a payment plan for HOA dues. In that case, the board member should not disclose the information to a friend or neighbor.
HOA Board Members' Duty to Act Within the Scope of Authority
This duty requires the HOA board to perform the tasks it's obligated to carry out but prohibits the board from making decisions or acting on matters without the authority to do so. The power of an HOA comes from its obligations under state laws and the authority granted to it in the development's governing documents.
To ensure you meet your obligations as a board member, you must know what duties are required. Review your state law and HOA's governing documents, specifically the articles of incorporation and bylaws, and your development's CC&Rs to determine the HOA's obligations and the extent of its authority.
For example, if the laws or governing documents do not grant your HOA board the authority to adopt new rules and regulations, any restrictions it adopts about house colors might be invalid.
HOA Board Member Protection from Personal Liability
Many HOA board members are understandably concerned about their liability for lawsuits. Unhappy homeowners can sue the HOA and the board members individually for several reasons; for example, if the HOA fails to maintain a common area properly or discriminates when enforcing a rule.
The best protection against liability as an HOA Board member is to take what you do seriously. You can avoid a breach of fiduciary duty by fully informing yourself before making decisions, ensuring you have the authority to act, and always acting in the best interests of the HOA.
In addition, some forms of protection from personal liability are available from your state law, your development's governing documents, and your HOA's D&O insurance.
HOA Insurance That Protects Board Members
Your HOA's insurance can also provide significant liability protection for board members. General liability insurance is not enough, however. Liability insurance protects the HOA from personal injury or property damage claims. Therefore, your HOA should have adequate Director's and Officer's (D&O) insurance to protect board members in claims for the breach of fiduciary duty.
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