JUDICIAL DEFERENCE

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Jan 16 2026BUSINESS

HOA Boards: When Good Judgment Goes Wrong

HOA boards have a lot of power, but they can't just do whatever they want. The Business Judgment Rule (BJR) is supposed to protect them from lawsuits when they make mistakes. But it's not a free pass. Courts usually side with HOA boards, but only if they follow the rules. In 1999, a homeowner sued

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