Getting To Know Louisiana HOA Laws

Homeowners associations must adhere to those federal laws that apply as well as state laws here in Louisiana.  Below are some of the Louisiana HOA laws you should know about.

Getting to know the different Louisiana HOA laws is important as a member of your HOA board because it's part of your job to be aware and to know how the different laws affect your association.   Staying up to date and educated on these laws will not only help to keep your HOA association in good graces but can also help to prevent serious penalties that would result if these laws are neglected or ignored.

While federal laws are usually well known by homeowners associations occasionally state laws are overlooked.  This article will help you to familiarize yourself and your HOA board with the Louisiana laws that govern the homeowners association.  While Louisiana is not as extensive as some states it's good to know the laws that are governing your association.   So if your HOA is based in good ol' Louisiana- be sure you are aware of statues that apply to your homeowners association.

Louisiana HOA RS 9:1141.1

• RS 9:1141.4  Building restrictions; matters of interpretation
• RS 9:1141.5  Building restrictions; generally, affirmative duty, and common areas
• RS 9:1141.6  Establishment, amendment, or termination of building restrictions
• RS 9:1141.7  Agreement of owners; voting
• RS 9:1141.8  Community documents; force of law
• RS 9:1141.9  Homeowners association privilege
• RS 9:1145    Association of owners; privilege; definition
• RS 9:1146    Privilege; sworn detailed statement; filing
• RS 9:1147    Privilege; five year period
• RS 9:1148    Privilege; ranking

Because homeowners associations must be corporations in the State of Louisiana this means that as a member of your homeowners association board it's important to stay up to date on not only these laws but also the Business Corporation Act which govern all homeowners associations in Louisiana.

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