Quorum
- Statute:
- Louisiana §9:1141.27 · Part PCA (Louisiana Planned Community Act (La. R.S. 9:1141.1 to 9:1141.50))
- Topic:
- Governance · Quorum
- Applies to:
- HOA associations
Unless the bylaws say otherwise, owner quorum is 20 percent of the voting interest present in person, by proxy, or by timely absentee ballot at the start of the meeting. Association-owned lots count toward quorum. Board quorum is a majority of the votes on that board; a majority of directors present is the act of the board. In an emergency, after the required notice, owner quorum drops to 10 percent, and electronic presence counts.
📄 Read the official text at legis.la.gov →
How SoShiny helps with Quorum
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- What does Louisiana §9:1141.27 require?
- Unless the bylaws say otherwise, owner quorum is 20 percent of the voting interest present in person, by proxy, or by timely absentee ballot at the start of the meeting. Association-owned lots count toward quorum. Board quorum is a majority of the votes on that board; a majority of directors present is the act of the board.
- Who does Louisiana §9:1141.27 apply to?
- Louisiana §9:1141.27 applies to HOA associations in Louisiana.
- What happens if our HOA doesn't comply with §9:1141.27?
- Non-compliance can expose the association and individual directors to disputes in the governing forum for Louisiana community associations. SoShiny's audit trail and documented workflows are designed to demonstrate good-faith compliance.
- Where can I read the official text of Louisiana §9:1141.27?
- The official text is published by the Louisiana State Legislature at legis.la.gov. The summary on this page is for plain-English reference only and is not legal advice.
- How does SoShiny help with Quorum?
- SoShiny is built around the Florida statutes from day one. The features that help you comply with this section are part of every plan — no add-ons, no per-document fees. Learn more →
Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of Louisiana §9:1141.27 prepared by SoShiny for board members and managers. For binding legal advice or interpretation, consult a Louisiana-licensed attorney. For the official statutory text, see the link above.
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