Q: My condominium association uses 50/50 raffles to raise funds for our committees. With the holidays around the corner and funding efforts in full effect, we are concerned about recent comments from some owners about this being illegal. Are 50/50 raffles allowed? (M.G., via e mail) A: No. I have […]
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Buying a home is often a difficult process in and of itself, but selling a home while trying to buy one at the same time? It can be done if you have a plan and know what you are doing. You should have a real estate professional on your team […]
Q: I am an owner, living in a community with a homeowners’ association. I would like to know if a member of the board of directors who has been “recalled” (removed by a member vote) can run again for the board. Our membership, following all the proper procedures outlined in […]
“Condo Boards Can’t Turn Down Applicants Just Because They Don’t Like Them” – Miami Herald
11.18.2019
“If I like you, you’re in.” Those words were uttered by the board president of the first condominium unit I bought right out of law school. At the time, I wasn’t going to quibble about whether or not this screening procedure was legitimate. Many community association residents expect their board […]
“Only Directors Can Vote” – News-Press
11.18.2019
Q: If our secretary steps down, we will only have 4 directors. How do we break a tie when voting on upcoming issues? (S.K., via e-mail) A: I think you are confusing the roles of officers and directors. Directors are elected by the members (they are “the board”) and only […]
