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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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Eden Investments Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Eden Palms Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Eden South County Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Ellis Lake Townhomes Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Foothilll Square Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Foxwood Townhomes Condo Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Fuller Lodge Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Garrick Courtyard Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Gossamer Hollow Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Gossamer Village Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Greenbrier Acres Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Hancock Street Of Hayward Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Hayward Hills Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Heritage Of Alameda Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Highland Estates Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Hillcrest Villas Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Ivy Glen Fremont Ii Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Kottinger Ranch Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Laurel Ridge Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Laurelwood At Palomares Hills Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Leighty Court Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Light Tree Housing Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Madera Del Presidio Phase Ii Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Marina Vista Of San Leandro Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Meadow Brook Village Fremont Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Med Ford Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Mid Forest Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Monterey Road Supportive Housing Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
New England Village Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Newcastle Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Niles Glen Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Northgate East Garden Homes Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Old Highlands Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Olive Tree Plaza Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Pacific Grove Supportive Housing Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Park Webster Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Parkmont Homes Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Parkmont Villas Townhouse Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Peace Grove Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Peppertree Creek Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Pollard Oaks Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Ponderosa Place Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Princeton Villa Of Alameda County Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Pueblo Springs Mobile Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Quiet Village Square Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Radley Court Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Redwood Lodge Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Redwood Square Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Ridgewood Manor Ii Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Rosepark Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Ruby Hill Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Rvc Investments Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Ryland Classics Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Ryland Medallion Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Ryland Woodcreek Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
San Jose Monaco Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Sequoia Manor Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Shell Cove Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Sparks Way Commons Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Spm Affordable Housing Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Spring Court Condo Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Sterling Point Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Stevenson Land Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Stoney Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Summerglen Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Sunrise Ridge Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Sycamore Square Housing Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Tassajara Meadows Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Timber Creek Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Torrey Pines Estates Condo Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Trees Garden Homes Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Union City Arbors Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
University Hill Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Villa Nova Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Vineyard Estates At Ruby Hill Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Vineyard Hills Of Fremont Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Virginia Lane Housing Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Washington Creek Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Westwood Duets Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Willow Plaza Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Wittenberg Manor Ii Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Woodland Knolls Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Woodlands Homeowners Association, Hayward CA | HOA Details |
Alameda County Walnut Grove Condo Association, Livermore CA | HOA Details |
Aldrich Place Condo Association, Livermore CA | HOA Details |
Alvarado Village Homeowners Association, Livermore CA | HOA Details |
Arroyo Grove Homeowners Association, Livermore CA | HOA Details |
Barneson Place Homeowners Association, Livermore CA | HOA Details |
Blossom Commons Homeowners Association, Livermore CA | HOA Details |
Canyon Woods I Homeowners Association, Livermore CA | HOA Details |
Cedar Place Homeowners Association, Livermore CA | HOA Details |
Chateau Gamay Homeowners Association, Livermore CA | HOA Details |
Christie Avenue Commons Homeowners Association, Livermore CA | HOA Details |
Contra Costa County Canyon Creek Homeowners Association, Livermore CA | HOA Details |
Crane Ridge Vineyards Homeowners Association, Livermore CA | HOA Details |
Crosspointe Milpitas Homeowners Association, Livermore CA | HOA Details |
Doubletree Ranch Homeowners Association, Livermore CA | HOA Details |
East Greens Townhouses Homeowners Association, Livermore CA | HOA Details |
Eastwood Manor Homeowners Association, Livermore CA | HOA Details |
Estates On Old Blackhawk Road Homeowners Association, Livermore 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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