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Posted By SheilaR5 on 03/30/2024 11:16 PM
Can a board member quit but still legally be covered for a HUD complaint should a problem arise?
If
-- the owner is named as a respondent (HUD parlance for "defendant") in a HUD complaint;
-- and the complaint indicates the owner was named as a respondent for actions he/she took while on the board;
-- and the HOA's insurance has coverage for acts of unlawful discrimination;
then the insurance will cover the owner. Many HOAs do not have insurance for accusations of unlawful discrimination.
If the HOA or state law requires the HOA to indemnify directors, and the HOA does not have insurance for claims of unlawful discrimination, then chances are the HOA will have to pay out-of-pocket for the defense of this owner (a former director).