In homeowners association cases, the Complaint shall be filed in the RAB which has jurisdiction over the region where the association is registered with the DHSUD. (Rule 2, Section 7, Rules of Procedure of the Human Settlements Adjudication Commission).
Who governs homeowners associations in Virginia? HOAs are subject to a number of state, federal, and local laws and are governed by a common interest community board that creates and enforces certain rules and regulations contained in the HOA's governing documents.
Republic Act No. 8763 (March 7, 2000) transferred the powers of the Home Guaranty Corporation (HGC) over concerned Homeowners Association (HOAs) to HLURB. The Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB) is government's regulatory body for housing and land development.
SECTION 37. Association officers - Unless otherwise provided in the by-laws, an Association should have the following executive officers who shall be responsible for the management of the Association's business: president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer and auditor.
In homeowners association cases, the Complaint shall be filed in the RAB which has jurisdiction over the region where the association is registered with the DHSUD.
— Every association of homeowners shall be required to register with the HLURB. This registration shall serve to grant juridical personality to all such associations that have not previously acquired the same by operation of the General Corporation Law or by any other general law.
REGISTRATION OF HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION As far as practicable, only one (1) homeowners' association shall be established and registered with Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB) in each subdivision. It is mandatory for all associations to register solely with the HLURB.
Homeowners can sue a board member of an HOA in Virginia if they believe there has been a violation of the governing documents or state law. Legal action must be based on specific grievances, such as breach of fiduciary duty or failure to follow the association's rules.