Q: During our recent condominium association board meeting, we received questions about how the number of board members impacts our effectiveness. Is having an odd number of members important to avoid tie votes? And, does having an even number, whether due to vacancies or not, create challenges for decision-making? (S.W., […]
Yearly Archives: 2025
Community Update – January 2025
This year promises to be filled with new opportunities to grow together as a community. Whether you’re considering implementing a new rule, looking for helpful tips to overcome budgeting challenges, or need to simplify your voting process, we’ve got you covered. Don’t miss our featured podcast episode which provides a candid look at life […]
Jon Polenberg, Shareholder and Vice Chair of Becker’s Business Litigation Practice Group, authored this article in Kiplinger, which examines how the Supreme Court’s decision last year to overturn the Chevron doctrine, could impact the new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The article explores the potential implications for industries, businesses, and government agencies, as...
For more episodes of Take It To The Board, click here! Our last episode of Take It To The Board involved a discussion with an owner in a luxury high-rise who had become disenchanted with some of the governance issues in his community. Today’s episode takes us further on that path as […]
In many community associations, voter apathy is a real issue with members not returning proxies and not attending meetings. This does not only impact elections, but also other membership votes, such as amending the governing documents and voting on material alterations. Simplifying the voting process for owners can go a long way […]