How do I go about getting on the HOA (Home Owners Association) board in my community?

Question

What are the responsibilities, duties, good vs. bad, and especially the benefits of doing so? What's the process and qualifications of actually getting on the board? I've heard it's consisted of volunteers, but that's all I know. Anyone else know?

There are no perks? What's the point?

Answer 1

This is a little bit of democracy in action.

The detailed answers to your questions are provided in the homeowners associations rules and regulations and you should have received a copy of these (it is required by law) when you purchased or leased the property.

Board members are volunteers elected by homeowners and generally have the responsibility for those parts of the property that are shared e.g. clubhouse, pool, security, streets, common areas which are maintained with your association dues.

The amount of time and energy required depends on the amount and quality of common property, the degree of homeowner participation, the way he board is run and what you have available.

The personal benefits are that you have an opportunity to give back, make new friends, and develop new skills. I know someone who actually started a political career in a homeowners association!

Board meetings are open to homeowners and the agendas are required to be publicized. So the best starting point would be to attend a board meeting, meet other interested people and see who is pending your money for you and if they are doing it in a way that makes sense to you.

Answer 2

The HOA board is the board for each condo / townhouse property in a development . . .
Call the number on the bill you pay and ask when the meetings are.

Answer 3

You must be elected. It is very time consuming and thankless but someone has to do it.

If you attend all the meetings and let your talents be known
then you will probably get a chance.