Richmond HOAs are governed by the Virginia Property Owners Association Act (VA Code §55.1-1800 et seq.). Boards must hold at least one annual meeting, provide 14 days written notice, maintain minutes, and allow owner comment periods. Board meetings are open to members except for executive session matters.
VA Code §55.1-1816 requires open meetings with limited executive session topics (legal matters, personnel, contracts). Notice may be by mail, email if consented, or posting. Quorum and proxy rules set by the recorded declaration and bylaws. Board members owe fiduciary duty under VA Code §55.1-1815. Contact Richmond at (804) 646-5700 for enforcement.
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