Course overview
Knowledge check · HOA Board vs. Management: Who's Responsible for What?

Did it stick?

12 questions covering everything from the course. Answer them all, then check your score — you can retake it as many times as you like.

1Which responsibility primarily belongs to the HOA or condo board?
2Which of the following is a core responsibility of the management company?
3The goal of this course is to help board members think through who should be responsible in different situations, even when the answer isn’t immediately obvious.
4A homeowner reports a routine maintenance issue. What is usually the most appropriate first step?
5Which situation typically requires board involvement and approval?
6Why is budget preparation often a shared process between the board and the management company?
7Which statement best reflects the board’s responsibility to the community (i.e. their fiduciary duty)?
8Which question is most helpful when deciding who should handle a situation?
9Which is an example of a typical situation where a management company may act immediately and then inform the board afterward, based on established guidelines?
10Which response best reflects appropriate board involvement once a decision has been made?
11Clear role definition means board members should stay completely hands-off once a management company is in place.
12When board and management roles are clearly defined, which of the following outcomes is most likely?
Role clarity, in practice

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