Every state regulates homeowners' associations differently — different statutes, different board meeting rules, different foreclosure processes, different homeowner protections. These guides break down what actually matters for boards and residents, in plain English.
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Florida
Chapter 720 · HB 1203 Bill of Rights
Texas
Chapter 209 · Non-judicial foreclosure
California
Davis-Stirling Act · Reserve studies
Arizona
Planned Community Act · ADRE oversight
Colorado
CCIOA · HIRC oversight · Super-lien
Nevada
NRS 116 · Ombudsman · Super-lien
North Carolina
Chapter 47F · Nonjudicial foreclosure
Virginia
POAA · CICB oversight · 5-day records
South Carolina
SC HOA Act (2018) · Judicial foreclosure
Georgia
GPOAA (opt-in) · 20-year statutory lien
Washington
RCW 64.38 & WUCIOA · Super-lien
Illinois
CICAA · 6-month super-lien · Budget challenge
Maryland
MD HOA Act · AG dispute process · 4-month super-lien
Why State Law Matters
Every HOA operates under two layers of rules: the community's own governing documents, and the state statute that sets the minimum standards. When the two conflict, state law wins.
Knowing what the statute requires protects board members from personal liability when they make decisions.
Meeting notice periods, records request deadlines, and pre-lien timelines vary by state. Missing one can void an action entirely.
Most states protect specific homeowner rights — flags, solar panels, records access — that HOAs cannot override, even with a covenant.
HOA Base builds your state's statutory requirements into the daily workflow — meeting notices, records retention, collection timelines, and fine procedures — so your board stays compliant without a law degree.