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How to Get Elected to
The Board of Directors of Your HOAs
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If you want to get elected to the board of directors of your homeowner
association, we suggest that you follow the guidelines that follow. Members
of homeowner associations generally want to elect neighbors who are
objective, reasonable, knowledgeable, and informed to represent them on
their HOA board.
If you follow these guidelines, you will
substantially increase your chances of being elected to your association's
board of directors:
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Regularly attend your
association's board meetings. You will become informed and visible.
Ask questions during the open meeting sessions and make appropriate
comments and suggestions. Be professional and polite at all times.
Do not develop the reputation of being a gadfly.
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Read the
Davis - Stirling Act which can be found on HOAQandA.com. Also, read
the questions and answers on the same website. This will provide you
with knowledge that you will need as a director. |
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Read your association's governing documents
which include the Bylaws, Rules and CC&Rs. These will provide you
with knowledge that you will need as a director. |
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Read your association's contract with the
property management company and any other existing contracts so that
you are fully informed about the rights and duties of both parties. |
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Attend free HOA legal seminars when
possible. Visit the website LegalSeminars.net for a schedule. Ask
questions and get answers. Become informed and knowledgeable. |
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Meet your neighbors at every opportunity.
Let them know that you have an interest in running for the board.
Develop the reputation for being caring, concerned, and reasonable. |
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Be absolutely certain
to pay your assessments on time and to obey all rules of the
association. |
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Be certain to use the association's
nomination form and any candidates' forum as a way to convey your
qualifications, objectivity, sincerity, and overall relevant
knowledge to the membership. Most importantly, you must explain why
you want to be on the board. |
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Send a short
solicitation letter to every member of the association, about the
time ballots are mailed to the membership, requesting that they vote
for you. Provide the membership with the information on your
nomination form. Explain why you want to be on the board. Include a
copy of your signed Pledge by Nominee with your letter. |
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While you should keep your candidacy as
positive as possible, consider the following possible election
issues:
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Any failure to collect delinquent
assessments |
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The condition of the common areas |
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Any failure to produce an accurate budget,
resulting in special assessments |
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The overall quality of your association's
management, including the property management company's performance |
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Any failure to obtain reserve studies in
accordance with the law, resulting in inadequate reserves and
special assessments |
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Any failure to hold elections as required by
law |
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Any CC&R or Rules violations by members of
the board or others |
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Any failure by a board member to pay his or
her assessments on time |
If you follow the guidelines set forth above, your chances of success will
increase substantially. If you are not elected the first time, don't be
discouraged. Success comes to those who persevere.
Call us for a no cost initial consultation regarding any legal matter.
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