The duties and responsibilities of an HOA board

An owner of a property governed by a homeowner’s association (HOA) automatically becomes an HOA member with detailed obligations. But what about a board member of an HOA—what are the duties and responsibilities attached to the role?


HOAs are created under and regulated by state laws, which typically require the first HOA meeting to be held within a certain period of time after the first unit in a development gets sold. The first governing board is elected at this meeting, with all positions filled and information about the candidates circulated prior to the meeting.


The HOA board is expected to take the lead in the maintenance of common areas and building exteriors, as established in the declaration or bylaws. In most associations, parts of the property shared between homeowners are maintained by the HOA. The board is also tasked to manage budgets and assessments, from establishing a budget to collecting assessments. Other common duties include compliance with federal and state laws, managing financial health, making business judgment, and adopting and enforcing rules.

Common examples of these are paying taxes, contracting for insurance or good and services for common areas, preparing budgets and financial statements, and conducting disciplinary proceedings against members for violations.


Above all, the board is expected to have a good grasp of the concept of an HOA, which is the cornerstone of a planned residential community. Among the major objectives is to bring order and continuity to this community, as well as promote a sense of community while protecting the property values of the neighborhood.


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Promote open communication

A community association could work towards and promote open communication among members, with the board and management providing avenues for feedback and suggestions from everyone. They Board should be open to ideas, not just talk to members.

Create fun events

Help neighbors get to know each other, especially in communities that are quite large that only immediate neighbors’ names and faces are familiar. Organize enjoyable events on holidays, special times of the year, or during the HOA anniversary. Come together regularly and interact!

Form a welcoming committee

Establish a voluntary Welcoming Committee that will help create goodwill among new homeowners and will better persuade them to become active in the association in the future. It doesn’t have to be much elaborate: come over with a fruit basket or other small gestures to welcome them in the community.

Communicate HOA rules in new ways

Have a Committee Member Create a Newsletter that will report what’s happening with the Board and the HOA, as well as offer news and updates about the community. Create a special Website, too that will give members access to HOA documents and information on upcoming events and activities.

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