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Director Term Limit Law Development

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Q:     Have there been any developments regarding the term limit law for condominium directors?  In prior columns you mentioned that there was some confusion as to when it will impact existing director terms. H.H.

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Owner’s Pot-Bellied Pig Leads To Unusual Discrimination Lawsuit

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An Ohio HOA recently learned the hard way that discrimination lawsuits arising out of pet restrictions aren’t limited to disability-related claims. That’s one lesson from the association’s attempts to remove a pig from its premises; the other is that poorly …

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Community Association Q&A: Can An HOA Director Be Recalled?

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Q: One of the directors on the board at my homeowners’ association needs to be removed. He is very belligerent to his fellow directors and other owners. He also rarely attends meetings and never contributes. What needs to happen …

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Community Association Q&A: Can We Hold a Special Election?

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Q: A director on my condominium association board resigned. The remaining directors can’t agree on who should fill the vacancy. Can we hold a special election and let the owners decide? T.B.

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Community Association Q&A: Are Videos Official Records?

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Q: My condominium association has installed several security cameras in the common areas, including the pool area. There was an incident between myself and another owner last week at the pool and I requested a copy of the security camera …

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Community Association Q&A: Improper Closed Board Meeting?

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Q: My entire condominium board met in a closed session to conduct an annual review for the employees? I requested the right to attend these reviews as I wanted to speak favorably on behalf of one of the employees. …

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Access to Minutes, Violation Letters?

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Q: There are numerous parking violations and pet violations occurring in my condominium community. I don’t believe the board and manager are taking proper enforcement actions. Are owners entitled to review board meeting minutes to see what, if anything, …

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Does Sunshine Law Apply to Smaller Boards?

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Q: Please explain the “sunshine law” as it pertains to a three-member condominium board as compared to a five-member board. It seems that two directors discussing association business on a five-member board does not constitute a quorum, whereas two …

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Can One Section Ban Rentals?

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Q: I live in a condominium and there are several disruptive annual renters.  There are six different sections but only one board.  Each section is governed by their own declaration of condominium.  Can one section approve an amendment to …

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Can Political Flags Be Flown?

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Q: I went on a walk in my community and saw at least 8 homes flying either Trump or Biden flags.  Is it legal to fly a political flag on a home located in a homeowners association? I.B. …

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