In the United States, a homeowner association (or homeowners’ association, abbreviated HOA, sometimes referred to as a property owners’ association or POA) is a private association often formed by a real estate developer for the purpose of marketing, managing, and selling homes and lots in a residential subdivision. Typically, the developer will transfer control of the association to the homeowners after selling a predetermined number of lots.
Generally any person who wants to buy a residence within the area of a homeowners association must become a member, and therefore must obey the governing documents including Articles of Incorporation, CC&Rs (Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions) and By-Laws, which may limit the owner's choices.

Learn about HOA’s, documents (such as: CC&R’s, Bi-laws, Articles, etc.), litigation and defenses to an HOA Foreclosure and frequently asked questions about condos.

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