Q: Recently, my condominium association installed two electric vehicle charging stations in unassigned parking spaces. While this was discussed at a series of board meetings, there was no owner vote authorizing the installation. Isn’t this the type of change to the condominium property that must be approved by the members […]
Q: I was recently fined by my homeowners’ association for violating the entry gate procedures. The hearing for the fine occurred more than thirty (30) days after the alleged event. I raised the issue of curing the violation as permitted by the statute and the committee stated that this type […]
Q: The election for the board of directors of my homeowners’ association is coming up in a few weeks. Several candidates held a meet-the-candidates event in the community clubhouse, where drinks and snacks were served. Now, some owners are asserting that because we gave people drinks and snacks, we have […]
Q: I am on the board of my condominium association, and we are working on our budget for the next fiscal year. Our condominium is located within a larger community that has a master association. The master association assessments are paid in one payment due in January. The board of […]
One of the hallmarks of an effective community association is a board that knows how to engage its members. While the board of directors retains the ultimate authority and fiduciary responsibility for governing the association, committees can be invaluable in assisting the board, increasing owner participation, and bringing specialized knowledge […]
