HOA Educational Resources

Find educational resources for issues impacting HOAs in Utah. Whether you live in an HOA, run an HOA as a member of its board, or work with an HOA, the resources provided below will empower everyone to make HOA living a joyous and harmonious situation.

General Information

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About the Ombudsman

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HOA Homebuyers

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Statutes & Legislation

Not sure which statutes govern your HOA? Use this questionnaire to determine the most likely set of statutes that apply to your community.

The resources contained in this section are divided based on the statute that controls your association. Utah law has two separate statutes that govern HOAs, the Condominium Ownership Act (Utah Code 57-8) and the Community Association Act (Utah Code 57-8a). While they are similar in many ways, the statutes are not identical when it comes to the rights and responsibilities of homeowners and board members. Understanding which statute controls your association is important to make sure you know which law applies to you. Your governing documents should tell you which one applies, but if you are unsure, use the handy wizard to the right.

The information contained in the questionnaire is intended for informational and educational purposes only. The use of this resource does not establish an attorney-client relationship between the user and the Office of the Homeowners' Association Ombudsman or its staff, and does not constitute legal advice.

Condominium Resources

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Living in a Condo Association

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Community Association Resources