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THINK TANK

Analysis for people who run the meeting.

6 pieces on quorum, proxies, participation and the law as it changed this year. Free, ungated, and written for a board secretary rather than a conference audience.

These pieces are written and published by the team behind vote.direct, which sells the software on this site. Read them as work by a vendor with a view, and follow the sources we link.

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Legal & Compliance

The 2025–2026 HOA Compliance Wave: 7 Deadlines Your Board Can't Afford to Miss

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.

March 13, 2026 · 9 minute read

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Legal & Compliance

California's AB 2159: What HOA Boards Need to Know About Electronic Voting in 2025

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.

February 22, 2026 · 7 minute read

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Research

The Participation Gap: Why 75% of HOA Owners Care About Governance But Only 20% Vote

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.

February 22, 2026 · 8 minute read

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Digital Governance

The Future of Digital Governance in Community Associations

How technology is transforming the way HOAs and strata councils make decisions, from digital voting to AI-assisted policy analysis.

February 20, 2026 · 7 minute read

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Best Practices

Proxy Voting Best Practices for HOA Boards

A practical guide to proxy voting in community associations: types, legal requirements, fraud prevention, and form design that actually works.

February 20, 2026 · 6 minute read

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Legal & Compliance

Quorum Requirements Explained: Why Your Vote Might Not Count

Understanding quorum thresholds, what happens when they are not met, and proven strategies for achieving quorum at your next HOA meeting.

February 20, 2026 · 7 minute read