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The Association is required to make all association records available to owners upon reasonable request. […]
What information and reports must the HOA provide to the owners? Read More »
Homeowner associations are not required to provide or disclose any information directly to prospective purchasers
What documents and information must the HOA provide to prospective purchasers? Read More »
Incorporated associations are legally required to have at least a chairman of the board or
Does an HOA have to have officers? Read More »
Officers are chosen by the board unless the governing documents specifically provide for election by
How are HOA officers elected and removed? Read More »
The power and authority of each officer is determined by the governing documents. If the
What types of decisions can an officer make? Read More »
Most governing documents authorize the formation of one or more specific committees, but the board
How do HOA committees fit into the organization? Read More »
In general, the governing documents will prescribe the frequency of regularly-scheduled board meetings, but allow
Who can call a board meeting? Read More »
The requirement for owner notice of board meetings in Oregon is that for meetings other
What type of notice of board meetings must be given to owners? Read More »
The governing documents generally specify the minimum number of directors (the “quorum”) that must be
How many directors must be present for a quorum? Read More »
Owners are entitled to attend all board meetings except Emergency Board Meetings (as described above)
Are owners entitled to attend HOA board meetings? Read More »
There is no requirement that owners be permitted at all board meetings. However, it is
Must owners be permitted to speak at board meetings? Can their speaking time be limited? Read More »
Generally, directors should not discuss or take any action on any matters not listed in
Board meetings are likely to be more productive, and less frustrating for participants if formal
Are there procedural rules for conducting an HOA board meeting? Read More »
The law requires that the association maintain minutes of all director meetings except executive sessions.
What rules apply to board meeting minutes? Read More »
Incorporated associations are legally required to have directors. Unincorporated associations need not have directors.
Must the HOA have directors? Read More »
The governing documents can require that directors have certain qualifications provided the requirements are reasonable.
Can the governing documents require directors to meet specific qualifications? Read More »
After the Association is turned over from declarant control, the directors are elected by a
How are HOA board members nominated and elected? Read More »
The length of the directors’ terms is usually specified in the governing documents. It is
How long do HOA board members serve? Read More »
A director may be removed by owner vote at any time. The owners do not
How can an HOA board member be removed from the board before the end of their term? Read More »
The method of selecting a director to fill a vacancy following a resignation or removal
If an HOA board member resigns or is removed, how is the vacancy filled? Read More »
A regular owner meeting is one held on a schedule prescribed in the governing documents.
What is the difference between a regular owner meeting and a special owner meeting? Read More »
A special owner meeting can be convened by the board, the board president, a quorum
Who can convene a special owner meeting? Read More »
Both regular and special owner meetings require a written notice at least ten (10) but
What kind of notice is required for an owner meeting? Read More »
Decisions made at an owner meeting held without proper notice are valid only if all
What happens if an owner meeting is held without proper notice? Read More »
Generally, at a regular owner meeting, the owners can vote on matters not mentioned in
Can HOA homeowners vote on matters not mentioned in the meeting notice? Read More »