Do board members need to carry workers compensation?
Do board members need to carry workers compensation? QUESTION: Do board members need to carry workers compensation?ANSWERS Generally, worker's compensation insurance is required when there is an...
View ArticleDelinquency list and parking assignments: Does the board have to provide?
Some residents are requesting of the garage delinquency list and parking assignments from our parking committee. Does the board have to provide? QUESTION: Some residents are requesting of the garage...
View ArticleHow can I place a lien on the homeowner when he is in foreclosure?
How can I place a lien on the homeowner when he is in foreclosure? QUESTION: How can I place a lien on the homeowner when he is in foreclosure?ANSWERS The owner being in foreclosure does not change...
View ArticleShould all 5 members of a BOD be allowed to sign purchase orders and checks?
Should all 5 members of a BOD be allowed to sign purchase orders and checks? QUESTION: Should all 5 members of a BOD be allowed to sign purchase orders and checks?ANSWERS: Legally, the Board of...
View ArticleBoard members are too nice and do not enforce all rules
Some of my fellow board members are too nice and do not enforce all rules and regulations in our documents. Is this a dangerous precedent? QUESTION: Some of my fellow board members are too nice and...
View ArticleCan we restrict parking to only cars with valid plates from our state?
QUESTION Can we restrict parking to only cars with valid plates from our state?ANSWERS I am curious to know what the motivation is behind such a restriction. I assume that the commuity streets are...
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Majority…Two-Thirds…What’s the Confusion Over Association Voting Math?
By Michele Newman Last month we received several questions regarding what constitutes a majority when voting to change an association’s bylaws or the declaration. We were a little surprised by how...
View ArticleDoes our HOA board have to give a homeowner a certified copy of the by laws,...
Does our HOA board have to give a homeowner a certified copy of the by laws, etc? They already have a copy of the covenant. No one has ever ask for a certified copy. It is at the county court house....
View ArticleOur covenants have this language: "no house trailers, motor homes, trucks or...
Our covenants have this language: "no house trailers, motor homes, trucks or vans, boats, or other offensive objects shall be parked or located, either temporarily or permanently on any lots" in our...
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The Importance of Networking and Education for Managers
By Sherri Hall Tradeshows, Networking and Educational Events: What are the Benefits for Community Managers? Whether you’re a seasoned community manager or a newbie in the field, taking part in...
View ArticleNow the city will not take over our streets, even some of them have public...
Our city allowed the condominium developer to build the narrow and substandard streets of our PUD condominium development. Now the city will not take over our streets, even some of them have public...
View ArticleNo house trailers, motor homes, trucks or vans, boats, or other offensive...
Our Covenants have this language: "no house trailers, motor homes, trucks or vans, boats, or other offensive objects shall be parked or located, either temporarily or permanently on any lots" in our...
View ArticleDoes our HOA board have to give a homeowner a certified copy of the by laws,...
Does our HOA board have to give a homeowner a certified copy of the by laws, etc? They already have a copy of the covenant. No one has ever ask for a certified copy. It is at the county court house....
View ArticleProper language for one candidate to transfer his/her accumulated votes...
In an election for HOA board of directors at its annual meeting what is the proper language for one candidate to transfer his/her accumulated votes obtained from the members via proxy to another...
View ArticleCan the board change the covenants without notifying the homeowners either...
Covenants are contracts which create enforceable restrictions on the use of property within a community. Can the board change the covenants without notifying the homeowners either before or after they...
View ArticleCan the owner recoup from the board without also taking action against the...
If a Bonded Board member authorizes actions by a contracted maintenance firm, that results in damages to an association member's unit, can the owner recoup from the board without also taking action...
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What Are Priority Liens — and How Do They Affect Community Associations?
By Sherri Hall When faced with delinquent unit owners, community associations can turn to priority liens to help protect their interests against unpaid assessments. A priority lien is one that is...
View ArticleCan HOA by-laws restrict who the owner of condo unit has living with them:...
Can HOA by-laws restrict who the owner of condo unit has living with them: e.g. exchange students, unmarried partners? QUESTION: Can HOA by-laws restrict who the owner of condo unit has living with...
View ArticleI understand there is a suggested figure an HOA have in a reserve account in...
I understand there is a suggested figure an HOA have in a reserve account in the amount of a percent of yearly income. Is this true? Is it legally required? What is that percent? QUESTION: I...
View ArticleAs a board may we require credit checks on potential renters and may we put...
As a board may we require credit checks on potential renters and may we put in place minimum requirements and disqualifications based on the credit score of potential renters. Secondary, may we...
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