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California Homeowners, HOAs, and Condo Associations


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

Fiduciary Duties of Board Members

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:

  • The duty of care
  • The duty of loyalty, and
  • The duty to act within the scope of its authority.

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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