It's calculated by dividing total equity by total assets. While there's no universal “good” ratio, many experts suggest that a healthy HOA should aim for an equity ratio of at least 20-30%. This indicates the association has sufficient assets to cover its liabilities and maintain a financial cushion.
There is no specific cap on the percentage by which HOA fees can increase annually in Nevada; however, increases should be reasonable, and advance notice must be provided to homeowners as specified in the governing documents or state law.
HOA governing documents are public record in Washington. An HOA must record its governing documents with the county land records to be enforceable.
The HOA is not allowed to trespass unto private property unless (a) the HOA has an easement to that property, (b) the HOA has been allowed by the owner to do this, or (c) the covenants associated with deed allow this, but this would normally be in the form of an easement anyhow.
Many HOAs maintain a website where governing documents are posted. To find HOA rules and regulations online: Navigate to the HOA's official website. Look for sections labeled “Documents,” “Governing Documents,” or “Rules and Regulations.”
Yes, homeowners associations in Nevada can be dissolved. The procedure for dissolving the association may be outlined in the HOA's governing documents, or the board of directors has to approve a motion that will be presented to the members of the organization for a vote.
In 2014, the Nevada Supreme Court held that a homeowner association holds a senior statutory right to foreclose for unpaid dues, wiping out a lender's deed of trust securing its debt. If the lender held a “first” deed of trust, the name became a misnomer.
Once you buy a home that's part of an HOA, you automatically become a member of the HOA. HOA rules are legally binding, and you must adhere to all rules and regulations in the governing document. Yes, there are bylaws that you may not like, but there are no HOA loopholes.
Homeowners' associations in Washington are governed by the WUCIOA. This act applies to all common interest communities, including planned developments and iniums.
The fundamental equation of a balance sheet is: Assets = Liabilities + Equity This means that the total value of an HOA's assets must always equal the sum of its liabilities and equity. If an HOA has more assets than liabilities, it has positive equity. If liabilities exceed assets, the HOA has negative equity.