Duties of Homeowners Association Directors

Originally published in 2017 and updated in August 2026, this article explains the core legal duties homeowners association directors assume when they agree to serve. Directors are not expected to guarantee perfect outcomes, but they are expected to act in good faith, in the best interests of the association, and with the care that an ordinarily prudent person would exercise under similar circumstances.

The updated article covers the duty of ordinary care, the duty of loyalty, conflicts of interest, delegation of board responsibilities, the business judgment rule, judicial deference, and circumstances that can create potential personal liability. It is designed to give both board members and homeowners a clearer understanding of the standards that govern HOA decision-making.