Q: We have a renter in our HOA who is claiming that he and any other guest, relative, or tenant who wants to come to our board meetings can do so. He states this is because the statute does not …
Owners Have the Right to Attend HOA Board Meetings
Q: When a homeowners’ association holds an open board meeting, do they have the right to restrict that meeting to virtual attendance by homeowners, or should the meeting be open to homeowners to attend in person as well? (P.T., …
Association Security Liability Questioned
Q: My condominium association recently hired a security service to post guards at our gated community’s entrance and patrol the grounds. The board’s goal in hiring them was to address owners’ concerns about the rising number of crimes in …
Condo Board Spending Limits Examined
Q: I was unable to find any information on spending limits in our condominium documents for discretionary projects not included in the budget. I also did not find a process in place for presenting these projects to owners for …
Preserving Government Documents Questioned
Q: In the back of my mind, I recall the board, about 10 years ago, filed some sort of “affirmation” of the governing documents. I cannot seem to find the law that tells how often this happens. Is it every …
HOA Material Alteration Procedures Questioned
Q: Our HOA has been searching for information regarding the percentage required for votes to make changes to common areas when the covenants are silent. Our documents require a two-thirds vote of members for amendments to governing documents, but nothing …
Project Delay Causing Frustration
Q: My HOA collected 300 dollars to build a community dock that was voted on by the owners. There are apparently issues getting a permit, but the information is vague. How long can an association hold homeowners’ money? I …
New HOA Laws on Vehicle Parking Questioned
Q: Can you comment on the new laws that apply to homeowners’ associations regarding parking vehicles in driveways? Does this law include boat trailers? (H B., via e-mail)
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Condo Maintenance Responsibilities Disputed
Q: As a unit owner, I have come across a provision in our condominium documents that is unclear about maintenance responsibilities. This ambiguity has sparked different interpretations, resulting in disagreements. What is the best way to clarify this provision …
MRTA Mystery Unraveled
Q: The manager of our homeowners’ association told the board that it was obligated to put the “MRTA issue” on the agenda for its annual meeting. When pressed for further details, she said it is a complicated real estate …