Corporate Registration
The requirement for an association to maintain its legal status as a corporation by filing periodic reports and paying fees to the state in which it is incorporated. Failure to maintain corporate registration can result in administrative dissolution, loss of the ability to sue or be sued, and personal liability for board members. Most states require annual or biennial statements of information or similar filings.
State-Specific Notes
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if an HOA loses its corporate status?
If an HOA is administratively dissolved for failing to file required reports, it may lose the ability to sue or be sued in its own name, board members may lose liability protections, and the association may face difficulty enforcing its governing documents. Most states allow reinstatement by filing the overdue reports and paying back fees and penalties.