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We want to add an additional clubhouse. The majority of the board says as this falls under CCRs and no owner input is required. My concern is this is a multi-million project. Can this decision be held against me down the road in I vote yes with out owner input?

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[Read more…] about We want to add an additional clubhouse. The majority of the board says as this falls under CCRs and no owner input is required. My concern is this is a multi-million project. Can this decision be held against me down the road in I vote yes with out owner input?

What is best practices for the board president dealing with vendors directly with out the manager present on the calls and/or emails? Our president argues it is the best way for the BOD to negotiate and monitor vendor progress. Our manager says that’s their job.

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[Read more…] about What is best practices for the board president dealing with vendors directly with out the manager present on the calls and/or emails? Our president argues it is the best way for the BOD to negotiate and monitor vendor progress. Our manager says that’s their job.

If there is a disagreement between the board and manager how to present a report, who is the report represented from? Meaning if the manager is uncomfortable are they obligated to present the report as the board directs (on behalf of the board) or may they insist the board present the report themselves?

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[Read more…] about If there is a disagreement between the board and manager how to present a report, who is the report represented from? Meaning if the manager is uncomfortable are they obligated to present the report as the board directs (on behalf of the board) or may they insist the board present the report themselves?

The Contractors are Here – Best Practices for Major Projects

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By Alyssa Gautieri

A big project has been in the negotiation stages for months, and now with the nice weather, your association is ready to move ahead and complete that capital project. Whether it’s new roofs, siding, windows or repaving of roads, there are certain best practices that should be followed to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

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Do management company personnel have to follow the directives of a board president, or can they insist all directives have be via the general manager? Is the general manager’s verbal promise to “protect” their personal enough to protect their jobs?

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[Read more…] about Do management company personnel have to follow the directives of a board president, or can they insist all directives have be via the general manager? Is the general manager’s verbal promise to “protect” their personal enough to protect their jobs?

We have a bar in our clubhouse. It is unused, there is no bartender, no alcohol is sold. Several residents would like to start a bottle club. They would “stock” the bar with their alcohol and on weekends hire a bartender to serve their alcohol to their group. Any resident may “join” the club. The only requirement is to provide alcohol. However, some residents feel they should be entitled to “free” drinks since the club is using the bar and storing their alcohol in bar storage. Can this group residents act as an unofficial club? If the board designates this club as official, what are reasonable accommodations for all residents to participate?

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[Read more…] about We have a bar in our clubhouse. It is unused, there is no bartender, no alcohol is sold. Several residents would like to start a bottle club. They would “stock” the bar with their alcohol and on weekends hire a bartender to serve their alcohol to their group. Any resident may “join” the club. The only requirement is to provide alcohol. However, some residents feel they should be entitled to “free” drinks since the club is using the bar and storing their alcohol in bar storage. Can this group residents act as an unofficial club? If the board designates this club as official, what are reasonable accommodations for all residents to participate?

Some original owners were entitled to special parking privileges that were grandfathered in when later boards made adjustments to reduce the amount of spaces per unit. Do those privileges belong to the unit or the owners? One original owner is claiming the unit and says that privilege passes is along to the new owner.

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[Read more…] about Some original owners were entitled to special parking privileges that were grandfathered in when later boards made adjustments to reduce the amount of spaces per unit. Do those privileges belong to the unit or the owners? One original owner is claiming the unit and says that privilege passes is along to the new owner.

We have a bar in our clubhouse. It is unused, there is no bartender, no alcohol is sold. Several residents would like to start a bottle club. They would “stock” the bar with their alcohol and on weekends hire a bartender to serve their alcohol to their group. Any resident may “join” the club. The only requirement is to provide alcohol. However, some residents feel they should be entitled to “free” drinks since the club is using the bar and storing their alcohol in bar storage. Can this group residents act as an unofficial club? If the board designates this club as official, what are reasonable accommodations for all residents to participate?

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[Read more…] about We have a bar in our clubhouse. It is unused, there is no bartender, no alcohol is sold. Several residents would like to start a bottle club. They would “stock” the bar with their alcohol and on weekends hire a bartender to serve their alcohol to their group. Any resident may “join” the club. The only requirement is to provide alcohol. However, some residents feel they should be entitled to “free” drinks since the club is using the bar and storing their alcohol in bar storage. Can this group residents act as an unofficial club? If the board designates this club as official, what are reasonable accommodations for all residents to participate?

A resident’s chimney suffered damage from what they claim is excessive vibration from a county road project just outside our homeowner association. Other residents agree the vibration that day was excessive but suffered no damage even though their homes are of the same build and timeframe. The resident with damage has motivated fellow residents that our HOA should take action on all their behalf and test homes for possible damage. Should our association initiate a conversation with an attorney in regard to this matter and if so must we report a conversation took place (incase we decline to take action)?

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[Read more…] about A resident’s chimney suffered damage from what they claim is excessive vibration from a county road project just outside our homeowner association. Other residents agree the vibration that day was excessive but suffered no damage even though their homes are of the same build and timeframe. The resident with damage has motivated fellow residents that our HOA should take action on all their behalf and test homes for possible damage. Should our association initiate a conversation with an attorney in regard to this matter and if so must we report a conversation took place (incase we decline to take action)?