May 18, 2022 | Associations, Elections, Q&A, Rules Regulations
If your community association receives notice about a public hearing to consider or approve a development proposal on adjacent land, does the association or its members have a right to object? Yes, local governments must afford objecting property owners and residents...
May 11, 2022 | Associations, Elections, Q&A, Rules Regulations
Q: I recently lost the election at my condominium by a few votes. Although my name was on the ballot, my resume was not included with the ballot mailout. Doesn’t this require the association to have another election? T.V. A: If you timely submitted your candidate...
May 4, 2022 | Associations, Q&A, Rules Regulations
Q: Our manager recently told the board that there has been a change with “bank requests” and said the board needed to address it. I did not understand what that means or what the changes are. Could you please explain? (A.M., via e-mail) A: Needless to say, as a result...
Apr 27, 2022 | Associations, Q&A, Rules Regulations
Q: I own a condominium with only 15 units in our association. The declaration for the condominium has never been updated and currently requires a vote of 75% of the all unit owners to change. Because four owners can veto any amendment, nothing can pass. Is there any...
Apr 20, 2022 | Associations, Q&A, Rules Regulations
Q: I found out my HOA fee went up almost 40 percent without any notice. I want to know why and if it went up for everyone. Can I request more information because I didn’t receive anything? (M.P., via e-mail) A: Board budget meetings in a homeowners’ association...
Apr 13, 2022 | Associations, Communication, Rules Regulations
The attorney-client privilege is one of the oldest and most respected privileges in the law. The purpose underlying this fundamental privilege is to ensure that clients receive accurate and competent legal advice by encouraging full disclosure to their lawyer without...
