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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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Northridge Village Of Dinuba Homeowners Association, Dinuba CA | HOA Details |
Badger Hill Homeowners Association, Exeter CA | HOA Details |
Monarch Plaza Of Exeter Homeowners Association, Exeter CA | HOA Details |
Pheasant Run Of Exeter Homeowners Association, Exeter CA | HOA Details |
Sierra Sunrise Ranch Road Homeowners Association, Exeter CA | HOA Details |
Woodland Estates Of Exeter Homeowners Association, Exeter CA | HOA Details |
Chelsea Glen Of Porterville Homeowners Association, Porterville CA | HOA Details |
Morton Plaza Homeowners Association, Porterville CA | HOA Details |
Tule River Parkway Homeowners Association, Porterville CA | HOA Details |
Village Square Of Porterville Homeowners Association, Porterville CA | HOA Details |
Panorama Heights Homeowners Association, Posey CA | HOA Details |
Ponderosa Homeowners Association, Springville CA | HOA Details |
River Island East Homeowners Association, Springville CA | HOA Details |
Sierra Kings Homeowners Association, Three Rivers CA | HOA Details |
Snow Country Condo Association, Three Rivers CA | HOA Details |
Ocean Cypress Village Homeowners Association, Tulare CA | HOA Details |
Presidential Estates Of Tulare Homeowners Association, Tulare CA | HOA Details |
Sutton Manor Homeowners Association, Tulare CA | HOA Details |
Tulare Dairy Herd Homeowners Association, Tulare CA | HOA Details |
Tulare Downtown Homeowners Association, Tulare CA | HOA Details |
Tulare Oaks Homeowners Association, Tulare CA | HOA Details |
Bonaventure Of Visalia Homes Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Border Links West Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Bristol Greens Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Britten Properties Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Caldwell Place Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Casa Bella Vista Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Castlewood Of Visalia Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Chardonnay Estates Of Visalia Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Chinowth Garden Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Colony Square Of Visalia Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Crestwood Homes Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Crestwood West Of Visalia Homes Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Cypress Gardens Of Visalia Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Demaree Square Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Demaree Square Ii Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Eastbrook Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Eastridge Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Foxborough Of Visalia Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Golden West Village Of Visalia Homes Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Greenfield Village Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Hacienda Del Sol Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Lakes Of Visalia Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Lemoore Country Club Villas Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Lisendra Square Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Lone Oak Estates Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Meadowbrook Of Visalia Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Mill Creek Village Unit Number 1 Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Millwood Homes Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Misty Heights Of Santa Cruz Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Mulberry Village Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Oaktree Estates Of Visalia Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Oakview Estates Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Oakwest Number 1 Of Visalia Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Pacific Plaza Resort Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Parkwood Square Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Plum Orchard Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Quail Run Of Visalia Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Randalynn Creek Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
River Oak Park Townhomes Unit Number 4 Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Rivers Edge Of Visalia Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Riverview Park Of Visalia Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Riverwood Estates Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Robinwood Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Sierra Village Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
St. Johns By The River Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
St. Johns Village Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Stonebridge Iii Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Turnberry Place Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Victorian Gardens Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Villagers Club Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Visalia Creekside Village Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Visalia Crestwood Homes Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Visalia Granada Gardens Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Visalia S Whispering Pines Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Visalia Twin Oaks Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Visalia Westgate Estates Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Walnut Acres Iii Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Westport Village Of Visalia Homeowners Association, Visalia CA | HOA Details |
Willow Street Homeowners Association, Visalia 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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