A reserve study is a long-term funding plan for the common area expenses in HOAs. Click on the picture below to learn more. 

Once every three years, California Civil Code requires most homeowners associations to have a visual inspection of the common area performed... So what happens during the site inspection? 

Identifying and updating the reserve components is important for the long-term health of the community. 

Here are some general guidelines. 

While percent funded does help to explain the current standing of an association's financial situation, it is not the whole story and can be misleading. 

Reserve studies are a look forward at the current expected maintenance obligations. Boards should consider going a step further.