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HOA board members, breach of fiduciary duty is the #1 claim against associations. Learn how to protect yourself and your community.
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Breach of HOA Fiduciary Duty is the #1 legal claim against board members—costing millions in legal fees. In this episode, Kevin Davis & Robert Nordlund explain how HOA boards can stay compliant, protect their association, and avoid costly lawsuits. Learn the four key principles of fiduciary duty: duty of care, loyalty, obedience, and transparency—and how failing to follow them could land your board in legal trouble. Plus, discover why Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance is a must-have for every association.

Chapters From This Week's Episode:

00:00 You Lied to Your HOA?
00:44 Intro to episode, last week recap, and merch store
03:21 Someone Accused You of Breaching Fiduciary Duty… What Do I Do?
05:15 The #1 Claim Against HOA Boards & How to Avoid It
08:45 Duty of Care: Acting Reasonably & Competently
11:20 Duty of Loyalty: Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
13:50 Duty of Obedience: Following HOA Governing Documents
16:30 Duty of Transparency: The Role of Open Communication
19:15 Legal Consequences of Breaching Fiduciary Duty
21:02 Ad Break - Kevin Davis Insurance Services
22:00 How to Protect Yourself: Directors & Officers Insurance
25:10 Common Pitfalls That Get HOA Boards Sued
28:45 Final Advice: Best Practices for HOA Board Members

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