How we can we make sure our work sessions are distinguishable from our board meetings? May 29, 2020 by AHN Staff [Read more…] about How we can we make sure our work sessions are distinguishable from our board meetings?
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?
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?
How can we police our pool in regard to residents not bringing too many guests? What are reasonable limits and procedures? June 24, 2019 by AHN Staff [Read more…] about How can we police our pool in regard to residents not bringing too many guests? What are reasonable limits and procedures?
I am on the board of a 52 unit building, one board member wants to make it a smoke free building including the owners private units. Could the master deed be changed to make it a smoke free building? If it is allowed how difficult would it be enforce , if the unit owner simply states that they are not smoking in there unit and it is coming from another unit , how could the board enforce such a policy without any evidence? May 6, 2019 by AHN Staff [Read more…] about I am on the board of a 52 unit building, one board member wants to make it a smoke free building including the owners private units. Could the master deed be changed to make it a smoke free building? If it is allowed how difficult would it be enforce , if the unit owner simply states that they are not smoking in there unit and it is coming from another unit , how could the board enforce such a policy without any evidence?
We cannot get a quorum for annual meeting. We are required to have an annual meeting. We did a vote with owners in attendance and voted to not attempt another annual meeting until next year. Some are saying that’s improper. What else can we do? March 11, 2019 by AHN Staff [Read more…] about We cannot get a quorum for annual meeting. We are required to have an annual meeting. We did a vote with owners in attendance and voted to not attempt another annual meeting until next year. Some are saying that’s improper. What else can we do?
I am the president of a condo association. Our building does not allow short term rentals. A fellow board member asked the board if we would allow them to do a three month summer rental, we advised them that they can not. The following day they listed the unit with a realtor for a three month summer rental. After pressure from the board they removed the listing. The same board member owns a contracting company, recently a unit they were working on violated condo policy and was staging debris in the hallway. The majority of the board decided to fine the unit owner. Is there a legal perspective that these actions would warrant removal from the board? February 28, 2019 by AHN Staff [Read more…] about I am the president of a condo association. Our building does not allow short term rentals. A fellow board member asked the board if we would allow them to do a three month summer rental, we advised them that they can not. The following day they listed the unit with a realtor for a three month summer rental. After pressure from the board they removed the listing. The same board member owns a contracting company, recently a unit they were working on violated condo policy and was staging debris in the hallway. The majority of the board decided to fine the unit owner. Is there a legal perspective that these actions would warrant removal from the board?
As a board member, I sent my own attorney an agreement currently under review. I feel my own attorney is an extension of myself and therefore should be allowed to review the documents. A majority of my fellow board members say no and now say I will no longer be allowed to sit in or receive documents related to this issue. Of course my mistake was saying something, but can they do that? January 22, 2019 by AHN Staff [Read more…] about As a board member, I sent my own attorney an agreement currently under review. I feel my own attorney is an extension of myself and therefore should be allowed to review the documents. A majority of my fellow board members say no and now say I will no longer be allowed to sit in or receive documents related to this issue. Of course my mistake was saying something, but can they do that?
The previous board did not create a reserve for roof repairs and we know we have to apply a $5000 or so assessment. Unfortunately, the assessment will destroy the community politically. We are the first board in a long time doing the right thing. As a board we are debating whether or not we underfund the project, for the long-term health of the association. How does fiduciary duty stand up against taking action the board knows will drive the community apart? December 11, 2018 by AHN Staff [Read more…] about The previous board did not create a reserve for roof repairs and we know we have to apply a $5000 or so assessment. Unfortunately, the assessment will destroy the community politically. We are the first board in a long time doing the right thing. As a board we are debating whether or not we underfund the project, for the long-term health of the association. How does fiduciary duty stand up against taking action the board knows will drive the community apart?
