[ironman88]

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hi everyone! we’re trying to start an HOA here in our neighborhood and i was just wondering what are the requirements? like what documents do we need, if any?

[iambatman]

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Generally, you will need to have governing documents (Articles of Incorporation, Community Plat, Bylaws, CC&Rs, and Operating Rules). You will have to file them with your county recorder’s office. It ultimately depends where you are, though. If I’m not mistaken, filing is not a requirement in some places.

[fennelstew]

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Starting an HOA is no joke. Be prepared to take on all the responsibilities and obligations that come with it. It’s going to involve a lot of paperwork and legal processes. Make sure you get the support you need from everyone in your community (everyone who’s joining) and that they know what they’re getting into. If you don’t have common spaces to maintain, I don’t see why you would need (or want) to start an HOA in the first place. It seems like you’ve gone years without it.

[ironman88]

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we do have a few common spaces (like a fountain and a small basketball court) which is why we want to start an HOA. about these governing documents, how do we make them? is there like a standard copy?

[iambatman]

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The contents of governing documents differ from one association to another, though there are some boilerplate items. I suggest contacting an attorney to help you with drafting these documents. You can’t do it alone. It’s all too technical and legal with a lot of jargon involved.

[chrstphr58]

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Honestly, if you don’t have a lot of common spaces, just pay contributions and hire a maintanence company. Forming an HOA may be too much.

[iambatman]

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I disagree. I think starting an HOA is a good choice if you have common areas to maintain. It’s a way to formalize things and set standard procedures. It also lays out the obligations of each member so that no one can just decide to stop making contributions one day without consequence.

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