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?
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? September 13, 2019 by AHN Staff [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. August 26, 2019 by AHN Staff [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.
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)? July 30, 2019 by AHN Staff [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)?
What security functions would be acceptable for us to ask our front desk, valet and maintenance staff to perform? Do we need dedicated security personnel to perform security functions? July 21, 2019 by AHN Staff [Read more…] about What security functions would be acceptable for us to ask our front desk, valet and maintenance staff to perform? Do we need dedicated security personnel to perform security functions?
