Homeowners Association Law
Homeowners Association Law - US
- Community Association Manager Licensing
This resource center will provide state-specific information on enacted manager licensing/registration/certification/standards laws and pending legislation. It will also provide guidance and resources for those members and states that are discussing this issue.
- Fair Housing Laws - (HUD)
The Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity administers federal laws and establishes national policies that make sure all Americans have equal access to the housing of their choice.
- Homeowners' Association - Definition
A homeowners' association (HOA) is an organization created by a real estate developer for the purpose of controlling the appearance and managing any common-area assets during the marketing, managing, and selling of homes and sites in a residential subdivision. It grants the developer privileged voting rights in governing the association, while allowing the developer to exit financial and legal responsibility of the organization, typically by transferring ownership of the association to the homeowners after selling off a predetermined number of lots. It allows a civil municipality to increase its tax base, but without requiring it to provide equal services to all of its citizens. Membership in the homeowners association by a residential buyer is typically forced as a condition of purchase; a buyer isn't given an option to reject it.
Organizations Related to Homeowners Association Law
- American Homeowners Association
AHA provides over 35 services and benefits that help take the high cost and hassles out of buying, owning and maintaining your home. As an AHA Member, you can save well over $1,000 each year and avoid many common (and costly) pitfalls. You can count on AHA for greater convenience and peace of mind -- we'll be there for you when you need us!
- American Homeowners Resource Center
We are a public interest interactive website for homeowners. This section is for those who live in Homeowners Associations. The primary driving force behind the American Homeowners Resource Center (AHRC) is a national and international grassroots network of homeowners working together to protect homes.
- Association for Homeowners Across America (AHAA)
The Association for Homeowners Across America (AHAA) exists to improve the home buying and homeownership experience for millions of people who currently own homes or wish to buy a home. The first organization of its kind, AHAA is a national nonprofit, nonpartisan, membership organization providing homeowners with a one-stop resource for homeowner education, consumer services, discounts, benefits, and advocacy.
- Community Association Network
The Community Associations Network, LLC was formed to create a single, public, internet resource for community associations and the people and firms that work with them. The phrase "re-inventing the wheel" has been used often to describe association operations, where each board of directors wrestles with a problem or issue as if it has never been dealt with before. Chances are it has, but there was no way to find out about it. CAN is going to try and change that. CAN is not affiliated with one individual, company or group, instead we try and bring you the widest possible scope of information, products and services to help you with this housing type. It is our hope that by doing this you'll find a good, positive answer to questions and issues that may confront you.
- Community Associations Institute
CAI provides education, tools and resources to people who govern and manage homeowners associations, condominiums and other planned communities. Our mission is to help you make your community a better—even preferred—place to call home
Publications Related to Homeowners Association Law
- Association Times
A web resource for community associations. Provides news, articles and FAQ's.
- CondoManagement Magazine
CondoManagement Magazine is a bi-monthly condominium/homeowner association management magazine covering California, Florida and New England.
Articles on HG.org Related to Homeowners Association Law
- Tenants' Classical Questions on the Consumer Protection Act in South Africa - Jan 2012 (Part 2)Can my deposit be used for my last months rental and other obligations to the landlord?
- Landlords' Classical Questions on the Consumer Protection Act in South Africa - Jan 2012 (Part 1)Is it true that my tenant can in terms of the Consumer Protection Act (“CPA”) now cancel the lease by giving 20 business days’ notice, even if it is in the initial fixed term of the lease?
- Attorney Las Vegas - Real Estate Attorneys Foreclosure and Foreclosed Homes in Las Vegas NevadaWhat is foreclosure? - To foreclose on property is for a creditor to assert a claim of right, given by the owner of property to a creditor, to transfer interest in property to the creditor in the event the present owner (borrower) fails to pay an obligation, usually created by a loan agreement or promissory note. In short, in most cases, it is when a lender takes property from its owner and sells it in order to satisfy an unpaid debt.
- Dual Tracking is Expected in OhioPlaintiffs in Foreclosure litigation will continue to proceed with the foreclosure litigation despite having a loan modification application pending. I recently read a post regarding the California Act that will prohibit Banks from "dual tracking" foreclosure cases. This term of art that is developing describes the situation in which the Bank continues to work with the Homeowner to modify the mortgage while also proceeding with the foreclosure action.
- Legal Obligations and Liabilities of Condominium Homeowners’ Associations for the Common Areas in California LawLegal obligations and liabilities of condominium homeowners’ associations under the Davis-Stirling Act under California law for the maintenance, repair and replacement of the common areas of the condominium property.
- Private Restrictions on PropertyRestrictions imposed by a Developer on subdivided/platted land are generally entitled Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions and Easements (“Covenants”).
- Establishment of the Tenant Association of CondominiumBackground: A condominium is a building built in an environment which is divided into parts that are functionally structured horizontally and vertically and consisting of units that can be owned individually and can be used separately, particularly for residence, which is completed with common equipment, common facility, and common land.
- HOA Restrictions on PropertyMany individuals purchasing real property expect that they have the right to use the land without interference from their neighbors. However, that right is limited both by local governmental regulations and any recorded restrictions imposed on the property. This article addresses private restrictions.
- Prompt Payment Laws, Laibilities & Legal Rights on Public and Private Construction Projects in California LawCalifornia prompt payment laws, rights and liabilities for progress and retention payments for owners, contractors and subcontractors on private and public works construction projects.
- How to Record a valid Mechanics Lien; How to Maintain, Perfect & Enforce a Mechanics Lien per California Law.Time Deadlines, Procedures and Traps for Contractors and Subcontractors on Mechanics Liens under California Laws
- All Real Estate Law Articles
Articles written by attorneys and experts worldwide discussing legal aspects related to Real Estate including: construction law, eminent domain, foreclosure, homeowners association, land use and zoning, landlord and tenant law, property law, property management.

