Yes and it is SO frustrating!  I have begun to get right on the lenders - reminding them to request those documents the first day they get the file.  So far, that has worked for me.  (Knock on wood!)  

Not only are they tardy in getting the information but, they charge the buyers to complete them.  If they're charging for a service, they SHOULD be timely!

Once in a while but we just go around the agent and get what is needed

Most are competent and deliver them in timely manner. Now and then there is slight delay.

Sometimes we have agents who can't be bothered with getting them so yes, I do it

We handle that stuff here in IL under the attorneys review.  Contract also asks the seller if their was any discussion about dues increases, spec assessments on the horizon.

It's amazing how many agents never ask their sellers to find these before listing. It's different in an estate sale but these are regular sellers who should be able to produce them fairly quickly.

Contract says 7 days but there is no penalty for compliance.

Yes and I am very proactive. 

Jeff lately this is the norm if you are the listing agent you better order it in advance.... so even if you or the seller have to pay for it... credit it back via Escrow... otherwise you are looking at delays to close...Endre

HOA are all different and some just drag their feet.  The seller is required to pay for the HOA documents here in Southern California now under new laws.  It is essential to get them order right away.

I have not had a problem. My title company is great.

I have waited 2 weeks for a clerk behind a counter to spend all of 3 minutes reaching down and putting it together; same goes for the resale certificate...

I've stood there and watched on the 15th day...

No problem there

Our contract, following the DC statutes, give the management company 10 days from ratification to get the documents out.  And most, but not all, get them out a lost faster. 

Yes Jeff, I wish all the HOA's used CondoCerts.com, but they do not. I have made it a practice to call ahead on to the HOA's on my listings and or buyers' contracts and get an e.t.a. from the Property Management company so I can set realistic expectations for both the buyers and the contingency removal expectations of the sellers.

On occasion.  I try my best to expedite this process.

Well, we usually order HOA docs the day we receive EMD in escrow. HOAs are charging here upfront fee( usually quite high: 500-700 per package). Usually we get it in 10-20 days. 

Jeff Dowler - this year, I have not done a single condo transaction. However, there has not been any delays in past.

No. We have an area in our MLS where the listing agent can upload these and other docs. If the date for receiving these documents is put in the contract correctly they will also come with the title commitment. 

We used to, now listing agents are required to upload them on the MLS as an attached document within 10 days of listing. Period. 

I have not and many agents are posting on the MLS for easy download which is very helpful.

Yes, some sellers dont have them and some hoa management charges an arm and leg to get if you can even reach anyone, 

That has been and will likely continue to be an issue. I am very proactive. When I take a condo listing the HOA docs are included in the disclosures and inspection reports ALL of which are available the day the listing goes live on the MLS. I call that "best practice" Jeff Dowler 

Yes, we have encountered difficulties with a few HOAs. Some of the folks in charge of these homeowners' associations have absolutely no respect for real estate agents/brokers and it seems many of them have no respect for state laws either. 

I am proactive and would be calling the other agent.

Yes, and it drives me insane!  Yep I'm very proactive one has to be.

No because the HOA has warned me not to insert less than 12 days in the contract to have them delivered to the buyer. I abide by that and expectations are set from the beginning and if they come in earlier it's a plus!

    If they are not delivered per Florida Statute, the deal will be dead.  Even so, I as a Buyer's Agent often have to step over the Listing Agent and get them myself (from the HOA or COA).

It can be frustrating and the squeaky wheel approach can be effective.  

This has not been a serious problem for us.

Yes it does happen and it is frustrating. The seller and listing agent could be more proactive dealing with the property management company!

Some HOAs disclose that it could take up to 30 days to get docs. ? Say what

We put in demands and they are acted upon in sales. In solving problems, not so much

I have not - however - that is handled by Title & Escrow and the Buyer...

I can be pretty pushy, so by hook or crook I get them into my hot little hands. Often I ask for those before we write an offer.

We always request condo documents after the offer is accepted and before we spend any money on a home inspection....

Yes.

Yes. Some HOA documents are not readily available and are also very expensive.

The law in my jurisdiction specifies the required turnaround time.  Appropriate followup is taken if necessary.

Yes, there were some delays, in prior years,. This year the HOA Addendum to the Purchase contract helps - it states what HOA documents will be received by the Buyer, as well as the HOA and the HOA Property management company phone and emails are on the Addendum. So the Buyer's agent can call if there are delays.

I usually remind both the escrow officer and the Buyer's agent to request the HOA disclosures as soon as we open escrow.

In Oregon we have a purchase agreement for condos and townhomes. This agreement has built into it a list of documents for the buyer to ask for which the seller must provide. It is a great tool to require seller disclosure on the property in a timely manner. If the seller doesn't provide the documents in the time frame dictated in the documents, then he/she is in breach of contract. But I have never seen this happen. The listing agent makes sure the documents are provided to the buyer for their full review and acceptance. The buyer can terminate the transaction if he/she is not satisfied with the information conveyed within the provided documents.