https://governance.center/research Analysis and practical guidance on community-association governance: notices, meetings, minutes, records, quorum, proxies, dues and elections. Written by the team behind vote.direct. en-us Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:52:46 GMT https://governance.center/think-tank/2025-2026-compliance-deadlines https://governance.center/think-tank/2025-2026-compliance-deadlines From Florida's website transparency mandate to Texas's electronic voting requirements, a wave of new state laws is reshaping HOA obligations. Here's what boards need to know, and what's already overdue. Legal & Compliance Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://governance.center/think-tank/california-ab-2159-analysis https://governance.center/think-tank/california-ab-2159-analysis A practical guide to California's new electronic voting law: what it authorizes, what it doesn't, and the exact steps boards must take to implement it. Legal & Compliance Sun, 22 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://governance.center/think-tank/participation-gap-research https://governance.center/think-tank/participation-gap-research Survey data shows most homeowners say governance matters to them. Turnout data says otherwise. This research aggregation examines why the gap exists and what the evidence says about closing it. Research Sun, 22 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://governance.center/white-papers/electronic-voting-state-by-state-2026 https://governance.center/white-papers/electronic-voting-state-by-state-2026 A comprehensive analysis of electronic voting legislation across all 50 states: which states authorize it, what the requirements are, and how adoption is reshaping community governance. Legislative Analysis Sun, 22 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://governance.center/white-papers/reserve-funding-crisis-2026 https://governance.center/white-papers/reserve-funding-crisis-2026 More than 70% of community associations are underfunded. This analysis examines the data, the post-Surfside regulatory response, and what boards and legislators must do before the next crisis hits. Financial Analysis Sun, 22 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://governance.center/think-tank/future-of-digital-governance https://governance.center/think-tank/future-of-digital-governance How technology is transforming the way HOAs and strata councils make decisions, from digital voting to AI-assisted policy analysis. Digital Governance Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://governance.center/think-tank/proxy-voting-best-practices https://governance.center/think-tank/proxy-voting-best-practices A practical guide to proxy voting in community associations: types, legal requirements, fraud prevention, and form design that actually works. Best Practices Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://governance.center/think-tank/quorum-requirements-explained https://governance.center/think-tank/quorum-requirements-explained Understanding quorum thresholds, what happens when they are not met, and proven strategies for achieving quorum at your next HOA meeting. Legal & Compliance Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://governance.center/white-papers/state-of-hoa-governance-2026 https://governance.center/white-papers/state-of-hoa-governance-2026 A comprehensive analysis of community association governance in North America: key findings, technology adoption, persistent challenges, and the path forward. Industry Analysis Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT