HOA Laws & Operations Explained
Plain-English explainers for homeowners and board members. Understand the laws that govern your HOA — no legal jargon, no law degree required.
State statutes
The laws that govern HOAs in specific states — what they cover, why they matter, and how they affect homeowners and boards.
What Is the Davis-Stirling Act?
What the Davis-Stirling Act means for California HOA homeowners and board members — meetings, elections, fines, assessments, records, and solar rights.
What Is NRS 116?
Board certification, NRED audits, the super-priority lien, collection fee caps, and web portal requirements under Nevada HOA law.
What Is WUCIOA?
Washington's modernized HOA law — applicability, opt-in, meetings, records, reserve studies, and resale certificates under RCW 64.90.
What Is the Arizona Planned Communities Act?
Arizona HOA law covering open meetings, records, fines, solar rights, political signs, and assessment liens under ARS Title 33.
What Is the Virginia POAA?
Virginia's Property Owners' Association Act — meetings, records, enforcement charges, liens, reserve studies, and the CIC Board complaint process.
Core HOA operations
Key HOA concepts that apply across all states — liens, collections, foreclosure, elections, and more.
HOA Liens Explained
How HOA liens work, what triggers them, and what your association can do — lien procedures, foreclosure thresholds, payment plans, and state variations.
HOA Collections Process Explained
How the HOA collections process works — from late notices to liens and foreclosure. Covers payment plans, fee caps, and your rights at each stage.
HOA Foreclosure Explained
Can your HOA take your home? How HOA foreclosure works, when it applies, judicial vs. nonjudicial, super-priority liens, and how to stop it.
Reserve Studies Explained
What an HOA reserve study is, why it matters, and what percent funded means. Covers funding plans, state requirements, and how to avoid surprise special assessments.
Special Assessments Explained
What HOA special assessments are, when they're allowed, and what you can do. Covers member vote requirements, payment plans, and how to avoid them.