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What are the fiduciary duties of an HOA or condo board?

HOA and condominium board members owe fiduciary duties to the association and its members. These duties include: the duty of care (acting as an ordinarily prudent person would in similar circumstances); the duty of loyalty (placing the association's interests ahead of personal interests); and the duty to act within the scope of authority granted by the governing documents and applicable law. Breach of fiduciary duty can expose board members to personal liability.

What is the business judgment rule for HOA boards?

The business judgment rule generally protects board decisions from legal challenge if the board: acted in good faith; exercised ordinary care; acted within its authority; and acted in what it reasonably believed to be the association's best interests. The rule does not apply to decisions made in bad faith, with self-dealing, or outside the board's authority.

How are HOA board elections conducted in Louisiana?

HOA and condo board elections must be conducted in accordance with the governing documents and applicable Louisiana law. Requirements typically include: advance notice to all owners; nominations procedures; secret ballot or proxy voting; and recording of results in meeting minutes. Failure to follow proper election procedures can result in challenge and invalidation of the election result.

What quorum is required for an HOA meeting?

The quorum requirement for owner meetings is specified in the governing documents — typically 20–33% of all owners or voting interests. If a quorum is not present, no valid action can be taken. Many HOAs struggle with quorum issues at annual meetings.

Can the board amend the HOA bylaws without a vote?

Generally no. Amending the bylaws typically requires a supermajority vote of the membership (often 2/3 or 3/4 of all voting interests). Rules and regulations — operational guidelines adopted by the board — can often be amended by the board alone without a member vote.

What are proxy voting rules for HOA meetings?

Proxy voting allows an owner to authorize another person to vote on their behalf at an HOA meeting. Louisiana law and the governing documents may regulate proxy voting — including who can hold a proxy, how proxies are counted toward quorum, and proxy revocability.

Can a board member be removed from an HOA board?

Yes. Board members can typically be removed: (1) by a vote of the full board for cause as specified in the bylaws; or (2) by a vote of the membership. The governing documents specify the removal procedure and the required vote threshold.

What records must an HOA maintain and make available to owners?

Louisiana law and the governing documents typically require associations to maintain: financial records (budgets, balance sheets, income and expense reports); meeting minutes of both board and membership meetings; contracts; insurance policies; and the governing documents themselves. Owners in good standing generally have the right to inspect and copy these records.

HOA & Condo Law

Association Governance Attorney — Louisiana

Board Powers · Fiduciary Duties · Elections · Meetings · Voting Rights

HOA and condominium board members owe fiduciary duties to the association and its members — duties of care, loyalty, and authority. Proper governance includes holding compliant meetings, conducting valid elections, maintaining required records, and acting within the authority granted by the governing documents. Governance failures — improper elections, unauthorized actions, failure to maintain records — can expose board members to personal liability and give owners grounds to challenge association decisions. The Rhodes Law Firm advises both associations and owners. Free consultation.

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Jonathan M. Rhodes

Attorney at Law — The Rhodes Law Firm

Practice Areas: Condominium & HOA Law — Governance · Last Updated: September 21, 2026

Serving: Orleans Parish, Jefferson Parish, St. Charles Parish, Louisiana

Governance Issues We Handle

Fiduciary Duty Claims Against Board Members

Self-dealing, conflict of interest, or breach of the duty of care.

Election Disputes

Improper nominations, invalid proxies, election procedure violations.

Meeting Compliance

Notice requirements, quorum, executive session rules.

Amendment Procedure

Whether bylaw or declaration amendments followed required procedures.

Board Authority Challenges

Actions taken outside the scope of authority delegated by the governing documents.

Record Maintenance & Inspection

Owner demands for financial records, minutes, and contracts.

Governance Counsel for Associations and Owners

Jonathan M. Rhodes advises HOA and condo boards on governance best practices and represents owners in governance disputes. Free consultation.

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