--- title: New Hignell HOA Blog description: New Hignell HOA Blog --- [Skip to content](https://blog.hignellhoa.com#main-content) [OWNER PORTAL](https://www.hignellhoa.com/owner-portal)|[CALL (530) 419‑6032](tel:5304196032)[![GET A FREE HOA ANALYSIS](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/47820439/5c25c044-6299-494a-9ee9-03dd5dfc13a5.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/47820439/5c25c044-6299-494a-9ee9-03dd5dfc13a5)[![PURCHASE CONSULTING HOURS](https://hubspot-no-cache-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/47820439/3958a588-baae-4ff9-bd9d-021be597a7be.png)](https://hubspot-cta-redirect-na2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/redirect/47820439/3958a588-baae-4ff9-bd9d-021be597a7be) Close ** Click to close # HOA Management Blog Search ** Category All HOA Management HOA Board Member of HOA Living in an HOA HOA Rules and Regulations HOA Responsibilities HOA Maintenance Resident Tips HOA Board Meetings Safety HOA Accounting HOA Fees Reserve Funds HOA Law HOA Documents and Contracts Hire an HOA Management Company HOA Consulting HOA Property Values News Insurance Coverage [![Can an HOA Board Make Important Decisions without Homeowners?-featured](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/HOA%20Board%20Meeting%20-640178088-1.jpg?length=400&name=HOA%20Board%20Meeting%20-640178088-1.jpg) ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/can-an-hoa-board-make-important-decisions-without-homeowners) 6 Min Read [ HOA Board HOA Board ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-board), [ HOA Board Meetings HOA Board Meetings ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/tag/hoa-board-meetings) ## [Can an HOA Board Make Important Decisions without Homeowners?Can an HOA Board Make Important Decisions without Homeowners? ](https://blog.hignellhoa.com/can-an-hoa-board-make-important-decisions-without-homeowners) Can an HOA board make decisions without homeowner approval? In many cases, yes. HOA board members are elected to make... 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