I am on the BoD of condominium complex. Management advised that the elevators could be removed from the Capital Reserve as they were “well maintained”. The elevators have been in the Reserve for 17 years. What is your advice re: elevators? May 7, 2020 by AHN Staff [Read more…] about I am on the BoD of condominium complex. Management advised that the elevators could be removed from the Capital Reserve as they were “well maintained”. The elevators have been in the Reserve for 17 years. What is your advice re: elevators?
One of our older staff will not work with our younger staff because of what they feel is a lack of respect for coronavirus safeguards. They need to work together. The older staff member is not really working and the lost of productivity is hurting the association. The younger staff member is following basic guidelines as far as we can tell. Can we put the older staff member on notice that this is no longer acceptable? The association can not afford this to continue. April 19, 2020 by AHN Staff [Read more…] about One of our older staff will not work with our younger staff because of what they feel is a lack of respect for coronavirus safeguards. They need to work together. The older staff member is not really working and the lost of productivity is hurting the association. The younger staff member is following basic guidelines as far as we can tell. Can we put the older staff member on notice that this is no longer acceptable? The association can not afford this to continue.
How are paper ballot votes concerning adoption of budgets and election of board members being handled right now with coronavirus? April 2, 2020 by AHN Staff [Read more…] about How are paper ballot votes concerning adoption of budgets and election of board members being handled right now with coronavirus?
We have decided to postpone our resident meetings because of Coronavirus. So far few complaints. However, some of us may want to close the pool and gym. These are more like paid amenities. How can we as a board do this, with out getting in trouble? March 17, 2020 by AHN Staff [Read more…] about We have decided to postpone our resident meetings because of Coronavirus. So far few complaints. However, some of us may want to close the pool and gym. These are more like paid amenities. How can we as a board do this, with out getting in trouble?
We have an owner who wants to review the Proxies several days before the annual meeting. The reason is that she doesn’t trust the Board members or the management company. Is this permissible? January 21, 2020 by AHN Staff [Read more…] about We have an owner who wants to review the Proxies several days before the annual meeting. The reason is that she doesn’t trust the Board members or the management company. Is this permissible?
Do residents have the right of access to the management’s companies financials for the association’s budget that decides HOA dues? January 13, 2020 by AHN Staff [Read more…] about Do residents have the right of access to the management’s companies financials for the association’s budget that decides HOA dues?
We always allowed residents some leeway with decorating their doors, especially with wreaths. Our rules say nothing is allowable outside resident units. A problem tenant has gone too far with an elf hanging from a noose. He says if he must remove the elf, everyone has to remove their wreaths. Is that true? Also can we remove the elf ourselves and hold it in the office until after the holidays? December 16, 2019 by AHN Staff [Read more…] about We always allowed residents some leeway with decorating their doors, especially with wreaths. Our rules say nothing is allowable outside resident units. A problem tenant has gone too far with an elf hanging from a noose. He says if he must remove the elf, everyone has to remove their wreaths. Is that true? Also can we remove the elf ourselves and hold it in the office until after the holidays?
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? November 10, 2019 by AHN Staff [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. October 29, 2019 by AHN Staff [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? October 21, 2019 by AHN Staff [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?
