HOA Management in Wisconsin

HOA operations in Wisconsin are primarily governed by the Wisconsin HOA Requirements (Wis. Stat. §710.18). Created by 2021 Act 199, §710.18 establishes HOA requirements including annual filing, meeting notices, covenant recording, and payoff statements. HOAs are also governed by the Nonstock Corporations Act (Ch. 181). Condominiums are additionally governed by the Wisconsin Condominium Ownership Act (Wis. Stat. Ch. 703).

Wisconsin does not currently require a state-specific license for community association managers. Wisconsin does not require a separate license for community association managers. Property management/brokerage activities fall under Chapter 452 (DSPS/REEB). Even without a state mandate, look for professional designations like CMCA, AMS, or PCAM as indicators of competence and professionalism.

48-hour meeting notice requirement under §710.18. Annual member meetings required. Meetings open to members. Board members owe fiduciary duties.

Good faith effort to resolve disputes required before legal action. Mediation encouraged. Condominium Ownership Act (Ch. 703) outlines dispute resolution procedures for condos.

HOA must wait minimum 60 days after assessments are due before filing lien. Claim filed with clerk of circuit court. Judge may authorize foreclosure. Non-compliant HOAs (per §710.18) barred from collecting late fees.

Yes, Wisconsin requires HOA registration. Annual filing of public notice with Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions under Wis. Stat. §710.18. Includes association name, address, management company info. Non-compliance prevents collecting late fees.

2021 Act 199 (effective 2022-2023): created Wis. Stat. §710.18 requiring annual public notice filing with DFI; 48-hour meeting notices; covenant recording; capped-fee payoff statements. Non-compliance bars late fee collection and transfer fees.

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