Healthy HOA Checklist

How long has the current management company been with the HOA? Frequent changes can indicate problems.

GREEN FLAG: Management company has been in place for 3+ years with positive resident feedback.

RED FLAG: Management company changes frequently, or residents express frustration with management responsiveness.

Is the board stable with consistent leadership, or is there high turnover and conflict?

GREEN FLAG: Board has consistent leadership, regular meetings, and documented meeting minutes available to residents.

RED FLAG: Frequent board changes, difficulty finding board members, or meetings are irregular/poorly documented.

Review the Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CC&Rs). Are they reasonable and consistently enforced?

GREEN FLAG: CC&Rs are clear, reasonable, and enforcement is fair and consistent.

RED FLAG: CC&Rs are overly restrictive, outdated, or enforcement is selective/arbitrary.

How does the HOA communicate with residents? Are meetings open to all homeowners?

GREEN FLAG: Regular newsletters, open board meetings, and responsive communication channels.

RED FLAG: Limited communication, closed meetings, or residents feel uninformed about HOA decisions.