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HOA Governance

Subtopics: Boards of Directors, Board Meetings, CC&Rs, Committees, Elections, Governing Documents, HOA Bylaws, Outside Management

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When You Can -- and Can't -- Extend Your HOA's Vote Deadline
May 2013
An HOAleader.com reader asks, "Extending voting AFTER the deadline has come and gone--that's what's happening here on an important CC&R amendment the board wants to see pass. A week or more after the deadline, without sufficient votes, they've extended the voting, and I want to know if this is LEGAL. I'd also like to know if it violates fiduciary responsibility to all homeowners, since I believe that it unfairly favors those in favor of such an effort." . . . keep reading
HOA President Gambles HOA Funds--and Refuses to Resign. Now What?
May 17, 2013
In this week's tip, we discuss whether all should be forgiven if a board member improperly uses HOA funds (to gamble, no less!) and then pays them back. The first issue is the proper process for removal of directors. States vary, but Florida provides guidance. . . . keep reading
Should This HOA President Resign?
May 2013
In response to a reader's question, we ask our experts if they can imagine a circumstance in which a board member who withdrew HOA funds for personal use shouldn't resign, even if the funds were paid back. Also, under what circumstances would the HOA have its lawyer defend the president in a recall petition? . . . keep reading
Should Your HOA Delay -- Not Ban -- Rentals?
May 2013
Some condo and homeowners associations forbid rentals altogether, but others are taking a different tack--banning rentals for a period of time, say one or two years. What are the pros and cons of a short-term, instead of an outright, ban? Here's the scoop. . . . keep reading
No Quorum for Meeting to Elect a Board: Give Up? And Can the Prior Board Carry On?
May 2013
An HOAleader.com reader asks, "The CC&Rs say 51% for a quorum. If no quorum, quorum requirements drop to 25% for the adjourned annual meeting. My question is if a first adjourned meeting has to be called because the 25% quorum requirements were not met, and the second adjourned meeting also fails to meet the 25% quorum, what then? Does the sitting board just continue into the next term? When does the board declare failure to meet quorum requirements and end the torture?" . . . keep reading
Have You Tried These HOA Best Practices?
May 10, 2013
In this week's tip, we give you a taste of six ideas HOA boards nationwide have implemented to make their communities better places to live. . . . keep reading
6 Ways Boards are Improving Their HOA's Operations
May 2013
Need ideas to help your condo or homeowner association run more smoothly? Here, board members from associations across the country and experts who advise them share six of the best practices they've recently implemented to streamline operations. . . . keep reading
Was This a Secret HOA Meeting? You Be the Judge
April 26, 2013
In this week's tip, we discuss the fallout from what may have been a secret board meeting. Here's what happened. AnHOAleader.com reader says a handful of board members met to discuss how they'd handle a sensitive issue at the next meeting--but they didn't tell anybody else they were meeting. When the others found out, they balked. It's not completely clear to all of our experts whether this board absolutely, positively did anything wrong. But it may have. . . . keep reading
Yes, Virginia, That May Have Been a Secret HOA Board Meeting
April 2013
An HOAleader.com reader asks, "It became evident that our nine-member board was making some costly and unwise decisions. At our recent annual meeting, we were able to fill the majority of positions with some people who possess good, solid business and management backgrounds so that those remaining from the old board are in the minority. The subsequently elected officers included only one previous board member who was never part of the problem. . . . keep reading
The HOA's ARC: Not to Be Confused with a Building Inspector
April 5, 2013
In this week's tip, we tackle the question of the responsibility of the architectural review committee for enforcing local zoning and building laws. In short, it's not their job. . . . keep reading
Does Your HOA's ARC Have to Enforce Local Laws? Discussion Forum Follow-up
April 2013
An HOAleader.com reader asks, "Our [architectural review committee] has taken the stance that it is not their responsibility to enforce county laws. Our CC&Rs state,'In addition to the restrictions established by law, the following restrictions are hereby imposed upon the use of lots, common areas, and other parcels within the properties.' . . . keep reading
Did That Board Member Really Say That? And Who Leaked It?
March 29, 2013
In this week's tip, we reveal the lessons of "catgate," which prompted the resignation of an Arizona HOA board member after he proposed the association shoot a fellow owner for feeding feral cats, according to AZfamily.com. . . . keep reading
Watch Your Lip: When a Board Member's Mouth Gets in the Way
March 2013
A board member in an Arizona HOA resigned after proposing the association shoot a fellow owner for feeding feral cats, according to AZfamily.com. It's an extreme example, but here our experts discuss the types of comments board members should be wary of making even when they think they're engaged in private conversations. . . . keep reading
How to Get Your Nonfunctioning HOA Operating Again
March 22, 2013
In this week's tip, we throw a lifeline to board members at associations that have never operated much as an association and want to get back on track. . . . keep reading
Restarting Your HOA? Where to Begin
March 2013
Here's a question from an HOAleader.com reader on a situation that happens more often than you might imagine: "We have four units in our building and three owners. Currently we have a property management company, but we have not been happy with them for some time and are looking to start new. However since Hurricane Sandy flooded our basement, I have come to realize that I need to know more. We have never had a formal board meeting and a few weeks ago was the first time all three owners were on a call together. My question is does anyone have advice on where to start?" . . . keep reading
Smart HOAs Get Tenants on Their Side
March 8, 2013
In this week's tip, we provide insight on why and how to get tenants involved in your community.Not sold on the idea of getting tenants involved in your community? It's more important than you think. . . . keep reading
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