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Ledgerly New Board Member Guide: Your First 90 Days, Tips & More, free PDF download

Fill out the form and we'll send you Ledgerly's New Board Member Guide: Your First 90 Days, Tips & More, absolutely free. Best practices, need-to-knows, checklists, regulatory compliance and a readiness quiz, all in one PDF guide.

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What's inside

Everything a new director needs, in one guide

Written by HOA and condo accountants (several of us have served on boards ourselves), in plain language, with a practical plan for your first 90 days.

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Roles & fiduciary duty What your title means, and its limits.
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Board certification The 90-day clock, with a Florida example.
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Your first 90 days A phase-by-phase action plan.
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Reading the financials The 6 reports and 5 questions to ask monthly.
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Budget season prep Notice rules, reserves and the 115% line.
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Readiness quiz Score yourself and know where to focus.
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FAQ

New board member questions

Do new HOA and condo directors need certification?

Many states now require it. In Florida, directors seated on or after July 1, 2024 must complete an approved course within 90 days or face suspension from the board. The guide walks through the details.

Am I personally liable as a board member?

Directors who act in good faith, follow the governing documents and rely on qualified professionals are generally protected, and the association should carry D&O insurance. Not legal advice; ask your association attorney.

What financial reports should the board see each month?

A balance sheet, budget vs. actual, bank reconciliations, a delinquency report, reserve activity and the check register. The guide explains what to look for in each.

Is the guide really free?

Yes. Fill out the form at the top of this page and we'll email you the PDF. Share it with your fellow directors.

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Ledgerly is designed to support self-managed boards, not replace them. Ledgerly handles ongoing HOA bookkeeping, including keeping records clean, reconciling accounts, and more.

Stronger Boards Build Better Neighborhoods 


Ledgerly is more than a bookkeeping service for community associations. We’re your quiet teammate in board decisions. 


  • We’ve served on boards and been part of neighborhoods just like yours. 
  • We’ve been helping boards manage better for decades, and we plan to be here for years to come. 
  • Our mission is to unite us all in a commitment to run stronger boards. 
  • Doing the right thing for the community is in our DNA. 
  • And we humbly exist to help board members like yourself fulfill your duties. 


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