Usually, yes. Most HOA management agreements include a termination clause that allows either side to end the contract with written notice, often 30 to 90 days. Some contracts limit termination to specific reasons or dates. Review your agreement, and ask the association’s attorney if the terms are unclear.
Guide for HOA boards · Texas
How to Change Your HOA Management Company in Texas
Changing HOA management companies is a board decision with a clear process: review the contract, document the problems, vote, choose a new company and plan the transition.
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The short answer
Can you change your HOA management company?
Yes. An HOA board can change management companies by following the termination terms in its management contract and the voting rules in its bylaws. Most changes take one to three months: review the agreement, give written notice, select a new company and transfer records, funds and vendor accounts to the new manager.
Review the contractBoard votePlanned transition
Red flags
Signs it’s time to change HOA management companies
Boards rarely switch over one bad week. These warning signs, repeated over months, are why boards start looking.
Late financial reports
Statements arrive weeks late or are hard to read.
Poor communication
Homeowners and directors can’t get answers.
Rising delinquencies
Collections slip and nobody explains the plan.
Slow inspections
Violations and maintenance issues sit unresolved.
Hidden fees
Administrative charges keep appearing on invoices.
Manager turnover
A new manager every few months, starting over each time.
Step by step
How to fire your HOA management company
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Step 1Review the management contract
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Step 2Document the problems
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Step 3Hold a board vote
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Step 4Request proposals
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Step 5Give written notice
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Step 6Plan the transition
Choosing the next company
How to choose an HOA management company
What to look for in an HOA management company: ask every candidate the same questions, and get the answers in writing.
Who will our manager be?
Ask for a named manager and how many communities they handle.
Who keeps the books?
In-house accounting means faster answers than a third-party firm. Boards that only need the books can choose our accounting-only service.
What is the full cost?
Ask for every fee, not just the base management fee.
How fast are financials?
Wildwood delivers monthly financials within 10 days.
How are collections handled?
Ask for open-collections and attorney-referral figures.
What is the transition plan?
Ask for a written, dated plan before you sign.
Case study
What a management change saved one association
One community association saved nearly $36,000 a year, plus nearly $10,000 in one-time savings, after moving to Wildwood. The savings did not come from deferred maintenance or reduced service. They came from experienced management and careful review.
$35,948Total annual benefit
$9,731One-time savings
Where the one-time savings came from: printing and administrative savings, and tax refunds recovered through amended returns.
Source: Wildwood case study, “Selecting an HOA Management Company” guide (2026). Results vary by community.
If you choose Wildwood
How the transition works with Wildwood
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Days 1–30Transition and setup
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Days 31–60Assessment and planning
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Days 61–90Optimization and performance
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Changing HOA management companies FAQ
Review the contract’s termination terms, then hold a board vote that follows your bylaws and record it in the minutes. Send written notice as the contract requires, request the return of records and funds, and set a handoff date with the new management company.
Most switches take one to three months, depending on the notice period in the current contract. After the handoff, the new company’s onboarding takes longer. Wildwood’s transition plan runs 90 days, with records, financials and vendors set up in the first 30.
An HOA management agreement should state the services included, the monthly fee and any additional charges, the contract term, the termination clause and notice period, insurance requirements, and how records and funds are returned when the contract ends. Read the fee schedule closely.
Send the same request for proposal to several companies. Compare the named manager, accounting setup, full fee schedule, reporting timeline and transition plan. Check references from communities similar to yours. Choose the company that answers in writing and shows measurable results.
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