Issue: Our Bylaws establish a committee to levy fines that are approved by the Board of Directors. The question has arose if the commit...
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Is a convicted felon eligble to run for board membership?
19
Nov
Issue: Our condominium election is approaching and the candidates have been publically campaigning against one another. One candidate h...
What level of financial reporting is required of my condominium association and does my board need to pay for audited financial statements?
24
Jul
Issue: What level of financial reporting is required of my condominium association and does my board need to pay for audited financial ...
Why Lien Foreclosures Work
22
Jun
An HOA turned over an account to our firm that was stalled in mortgage foreclosure and delinquent in HOA fees since January 2011. The A...
Can all delinquent monthly maintenance fees be collected from the new owner?
23
Sep
Q. An investor, who recently bought a unit at a bank foreclosure sale, is suing our association. He is only willing to pay 12 months of...
Lack of Disclosure Leads to Cancellation of Contract
22
Sep
Q: I recently had a sales contract to sell my home, and the buyer cancelled the contract because I had not provided a mandatory "HOA di...
How soon after a lien is filed can an association foreclose on a unit?
16
Sep
Q. Once a lien is filed for nonpayment of maintenance, how long until the association can foreclose? Does foreclosing take a vote of th...
Can association board members enter an owner’s property?
09
Sep
Q. Our architectural review board approved plans submitted by an owner for a new fence in his backyard. The approved fence was to be a ...
Can a lease application be denied because the tenant has a poor credit score?
26
Aug
Q. Our homeowners association requires a lease application for rentals, a criminal background check and a credit check. Recently, a Rea...
Is cutting professional management services to save money for our association a good idea?
19
Aug
Q. Our board is starting to review next year's budget and the issue of management is being debated. The board would like to cut the cos...