What is the memberships position as it pertains to; solicitation of multiple bids for outside vendors and membership input?
Issue: We recently had an election in our condominium resulting in a new Board of Directors, a majority of which...
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Is the committee required to meet each time to levy a fine that has been pre-approved by the board?
Issue: Our Bylaws establish a committee to levy fines that are approved by the Board of Directors. The question has...
Is a convicted felon eligble to run for board membership?
Issue: Our condominium election is approaching and the candidates have been publically campaigning against one another. One candidate has circulated...
Can all delinquent monthly maintenance fees be collected from the new owner?
Q. An investor, who recently bought a unit at a bank foreclosure sale, is suing our association. He is only...
Lack of Disclosure Leads to Cancellation of Contract
Q: I recently had a sales contract to sell my home, and the buyer cancelled the contract because I had...
How soon after a lien is filed can an association foreclose on a unit?
Q. Once a lien is filed for nonpayment of maintenance, how long until the association can foreclose? Does foreclosing take...
Can association board members enter an owner’s property?
Q. Our architectural review board approved plans submitted by an owner for a new fence in his backyard. The approved...
Can a lease application be denied because the tenant has a poor credit score?
Q. Our homeowners association requires a lease application for rentals, a criminal background check and a credit check. Recently, a...
Is cutting professional management services to save money for our association a good idea?
Q. Our board is starting to review next year’s budget and the issue of management is being debated. The board...
Is a management collections fee legal on delinquent accounts?
Q. Our management company is collecting $250 on each delinquent account as a management collections fee. We are fine with...