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What is “Cumulative Voting” and Is It Permissible?

03.24.2019

Q: If the ballot sent to every homeowner states you may vote up to five candidates and no more, can you cast all five votes for just one person and have that ballot counted as five votes versus one vote? (S.D., via e-mail) A: It depends on the provisions of […]

Community Update – March 2019

03.22.2019

Happy spring! As we move into the new season, there’s no better time to start thinking about spring cleaning for your association!  Whether your association board has new members or your building is in need of maintenance, now is the time to make sure you’re on the right track for […]

Becker’s Spotlight: Consumer Privacy

03.21.2019

Becker’s Spotlight offers a weekly in-depth analysis of an issue driving the discussion in Washington. This week’s edition highlights how technology has outpaced the law and discusses legislation related to GDPR, IoT, and more.

Avoid a Gridlock – Educate, Communicate & Plan

03.21.2019

When strangers come together as a new board of directors for a community association, they may find they have such differing views on what is best for the building that they can feel as though they are in a no win scenario.  While working to find a creative solution to […]