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Board Governance.

Board Governance articles from Tidewater — practical guidance for HOA and condo boards across the Mid-Atlantic. 2 articles.

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Board Governance

HOA board member responsibilities & fiduciary duty, explained.

Newly elected board members are handed legal accountability for a multi-million-dollar community with no manual. This guide explains HOA board responsibilities in plain terms: the fiduciary duties that attach to every seat, what each officer position involves, and where the board's job ends and delegation begins.

August 3, 2026 · 7 min read
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Board Governance

What is a quorum? Definition, requirements, and why it matters for your board.

A quorum is the minimum number of members who must be present for a meeting's decisions to be legally valid. This guide covers how quorum works for HOA board meetings and annual meetings, what happens when quorum isn't met, and how proxy voting affects the count.

May 14, 2026 · 8 min read

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