Feb 15, 2021 | Associations, Community, Residents, Rules Regulations
Some older individuals choose to live out their final years in their personal residences alone, rather than in nursing homes or assisted-living facilities. Additionally, there are times that other individuals may experience certain mental health issues that make them...
Feb 11, 2021 | Associations, Board of Directors, Meetings, Q&A, Rules Regulations
Q: Please explain the “sunshine law” as it pertains to a three-member condominium board as compared to a five-member board. It seems that two directors discussing association business on a five-member board does not constitute a quorum, whereas two directors on a...
Feb 3, 2021 | Associations, Board of Directors, Meetings, Q&A, Rules Regulations
Q: Our community was built in 1982. Many homeowners have had screen patios for 38 years. The board now wants the screens removed and if a homeowner does not remove it, the board will, and it will send the bill. Can an HOA do this now after 38 years? (A.W., via e-mail)...
Feb 1, 2021 | Associations, Community, Rules Regulations
This article is Part I of a two-part series on the vital subject of amending community association governing documents. This article will focus on the common reasons why a community association should consider amending its governing documents. Part II will...
Jan 18, 2021 | Associations, Board of Directors, Meetings, Q&A, Rules Regulations
Q: Is it permissible for a candidate for the board to include personal information about himself or herself in the official ballot mailing sent by our condominium association? Does the board have the right to edit these or withhold inflammatory comments? (S.M., via...
Jan 12, 2021 | Associations, Community, Coronavirus, Rules Regulations
No one has a crystal ball to look into the future, but some things are more likely than others. The many media references to the “2020 Bingo Card,” containing any number of unfathomable happenings, supports the idea that no one could possibly have predicted the kinds...
