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12 Terms Every HOA Board Member Should Know

Learning the terminology is key to understanding how an HOA operates and your role within the organization. Read on to identify the 12 terms you should know to ensure success as a board member.

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Holding a seat on a homeowners’ association’s (HOA’s) board of directors is an honor for many. As volunteers elected by homeowners, some board members have very little to no prior training in their role. To best transition into a leadership position within your association, it’s important to first get a good grasp of the language used within HOAs. 

At Associa, we’ve provided guidance to board members for more 43 years, walking new members through an onboarding process that includes training on basic board responsibilities and supplying established board members with refresher courses. Learning the terminology is key to understanding how an HOA operates and your role within the organization. Download our ebook to identify the 12 terms you should know to ensure success as a board member.