Question: Our community elected 3 new Board members who isolate us other 2. This 3 conduct private meetings among themselves and formulate policy based upon comments posted by members of their Facebook page at the exclusion of others. What can be done? Answer: You...
Question: I live in a condo. We are having some issues with the residents moving into the building and requesting a companion dog. They say they can obtain a letter from their doctor. Please advise, your help is greatly appreciated. Answer: The Federal Fair Housing...
Question: I owned my home 5 yrs. I have paid my H0A dues every year. I have just received notice that I owe $900 (first notice) due the end of this month and a lien has been filed. Am I responsible for delinquent dues prior to my ownership of the home? Answer: Yes,...
Question: Can sign restrictions displayed public view also apply to signs taped to the inside of the homes garage window facing the street? Answer: A homeowners association's board has the power to make, and enforce compliance with, reasonable rules and regulations...
Question: Do we have to send a letter to homeowners 48 hrs prior to the board meeting to decide on a new management company. I understand that it is the board's decision but do we need to call a special meeting before we actually sign a contract? Answer: Homeowners...
Question: Can we charge a seller a fee for providing a letter certifying a declined right of first refusal? Answer: You need to review your by-laws. If they contain a provision which permits your condominium to charge an administrative fee, or to be reimbursed for its...
Question: Can we void votes for members with unpaid fines? Do infractions need to be listed in our association documents? Answer: You will need to review your association's by-laws. If the by-laws provide that a member must be in good standing in order to vote, then a...
Question: Do you have to put an owner on the ballot just because they ask? Isn't it up to them to ask people to write in nomination? You need to review your homeowners association by-laws to determine if they include a provision prescribing the process to be followed...
Question: Can we require a 100% member vote to amend or repeal a covenant? Answer: Yes, you can require 100% member vote to amend or repeal a covenant. While some statutes require a minimum number of membership votes to amend or repeal a covenant or by-law provision...
Question: We are not a homeowners association - we are a property owners Association (private - nonprofit). We collect a small fee to maintain gravel roads only. Our bylaws do not address voting for BOD by proxy or absentee vote. Can we incorporate one? Answer: Yes,...
