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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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Alpine Country Village Homeowners Association, Alpine CA | HOA Details |
Alpine Oaks Condo Association, Alpine CA | HOA Details |
Alpine Timbers Homeowners Association, Alpine CA | HOA Details |
Chocolate Creek Homeowners Association, Alpine CA | HOA Details |
Viejas Grande Estates Homeowners Association, Alpine CA | HOA Details |
Bonita Bluffs Homeowners Association, Bonita CA | HOA Details |
Bonita Highlands Homeowners Association, Bonita CA | HOA Details |
Bonita Palms Homeowners Association, Bonita CA | HOA Details |
Bonita Valley Estates Homeowners Association, Bonita CA | HOA Details |
Briarwood Glen Homeowners Association, Bonita CA | HOA Details |
Sunnyside Estates Homeowners Association, Bonita CA | HOA Details |
Sweetwater Valley Homeowners Association, Bonita CA | HOA Details |
Villa Campestre Homeowners Association, Bonita CA | HOA Details |
Vista Agua Dulce Homeowners Association, Bonita CA | HOA Details |
Ascot Park Estate Homeowners Association, Bonsall CA | HOA Details |
Bonsall Park Condo Association, Bonsall CA | HOA Details |
Casa Del Cielo Homeowners Association, Bonsall CA | HOA Details |
Lake Vista Estates Homeowners Association, Bonsall CA | HOA Details |
Club Circle Homeowners Association, Borrego Springs CA | HOA Details |
Vista Villas At De Anza Homeowners Association, Borrego Springs CA | HOA Details |
Cardiff Summit I Homeowners Association, Cardiff By The Sea CA | HOA Details |
Cardiff Summit Ii Homeowners Association, Cardiff By The Sea CA | HOA Details |
Cardiff Sunset Homeowners Association, Cardiff By The Sea CA | HOA Details |
Glasgow Townhomes Homeowners Association, Cardiff By The Sea CA | HOA Details |
Summit 3 Condo Association, Cardiff By The Sea CA | HOA Details |
Summit Condo Association, Cardiff By The Sea CA | HOA Details |
Swami Beach Homeowners Association, Cardiff By The Sea CA | HOA Details |
Verdi Three Condo Association, Cardiff By The Sea CA | HOA Details |
17161 Alva Road Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
235 On Market Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
4s Ranch Master Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Adair Way Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Aegea Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Alacima Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Alegria Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Alga Hills Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Alicante Hills Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Altamira Number 1 Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Altamira Number 2 Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Altamira Unit Number 4 Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Alvarado Hill Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Antares Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Arborlake Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Arroyo Villas Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Avalon At Eagles Crossing Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Aviara Point Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Aviara Premier Collection Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Aviara Residence Club Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Avocado Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Avocet Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Barrington Place Village Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Bay Crest Condo Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Bayvu Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Beach Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Beach Walk Condo Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Beachwood Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Bel Etage Savenna Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Bella Vista At Shadowridge Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Bellefontaine Condo Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Bello Mar Estates Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Bernardo Heights Unit 12 Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Bernardo Point Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Bernardo Ridge Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Bernardo Santa Fe Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Bernardo Springs Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Bianchini La Costa Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Blue Lagoon Estates Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Bluffs Of Fox Run Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Breakers At Carmel Crest Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Bridgview Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Brindisi At Aviara Premier Collection Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Bristol Bay Condo Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Bristol Cove Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Bristol Regency Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Broadmoor Hills Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Brock Home Shadowridge Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Brook Hills Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Brookfield Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Buena Vista Townhomes Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Buena Woods Unit Number Ii Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Cabrillo Laguna Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Calavera Hills Master Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Calavera Hills Recreational Vehicle Park Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
California Brisas Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
California Crest Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Calle Ryan Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Calypso At Vista Largo Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Camelot By The Sea Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Cameowood Condo Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Caminito Grove Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Camino Hills Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Camino Villas Ii Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Candlelight Hills Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Canyon Park Villas Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Canyon Trails Ii Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Cape At Calavera Hills Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Cape Concord Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Cardiff Park Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Carlsbad Airport Centre Homeowners Association, Carlsbad CA | HOA Details |
Carlsbad Beach Villas Homeowners Association, Carlsbad 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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