HOA Election Rules: Acclamation, Ballots, and Quorum Explained

HOAs must hold regular elections at least once every four years, but there are rules surrounding how these elections are conducted. Acclamation, a method where candidates are elected without a formal vote, is a newer option introduced in 2022. This means that elections held before 2022 that claimed to be by acclamation were not legally valid. The article also clarifies the process for returning ballots, confirming that HOAs can establish secure drop boxes for members to submit their votes. The article also addresses the issue of quorum, explaining that HOAs can count memberships of foreclosed properties towards meeting quorum requirements. Finally, it clarifies that in the event of a failed election due to lack of quorum, a second attempt can be held with a reduced quorum of 20%.