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Discussion Forum Follow-Up: When Are Board Actions Invalid?
July 2010
Frankly, your board is a mess. It doesn't have enough members to meet a quorum, and your members are demanding resignations and claiming your actions are invalid. You're in the board camp that knows something's wrong, but you can't convince the other members they've run afoul of your governing documents. . . . keep reading
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How Open Must Your HOA Meetings Be?
July 23, 2010
Your owners' tenants are beginning to show up at association meetings. And on occasion, a potential vender stops by. This week's tip addresses whether you can and should boot those nonmembers. . . . keep reading
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Who Can Attend Your HOA Meetings?
July 2010
Does your state or homeowners association have rules covering who can attend owners' and board meetings? Here we explain potential restrictions and whether your board can and should allow exceptions. . . . keep reading
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The Wrong Way to Calculate HOA Assessments
July 2010
Homeowner and condo associations often come up with new ways to calculate assessments, but sometimes they later learn their methodology was simply wrong, unfair, or in violation of their governing documents. Here's some guidance on identifying whether a proposed method of determining HOA assessments passes muster. . . . keep reading
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How to Stand Up to Bully Board Members
June 4, 2010
In response to a question from a member on the HOAleader.com discussion forum, this week's tip provides real-world advice for knocking the dictators on your board down a few pegs. . . . keep reading
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Tips for Dealing with Satellite Dish Requests in Your HOA
May 2010
Has your condo or HOA Board received requests from owners who want to install antennae or satellite dishes on the common-area roof? Since installations can damage your roof, must you approve such requests? And where else can homeowners place them? Here's some guidance. . . . keep reading
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Improper HOA Election Behavior
April 30, 2010
Can your HOA or condo board endorse a slate of candidates? What about notifying owners of what board members believe are untrue claims by candidates? This week's tip provides a guide to appropriate board behavior during elections. . . . keep reading
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Should Your Homeowners Association Offer Wi-Fi?
April 2010
Is Wi-Fi the new cable? Will HOAs and condo associations begin offering it as part of their basic assessment package? Here we discuss factors your association should consider before installing Wi-Fi at your association. . . . keep reading
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6 Tips for Properly Firing a Contractor
April 2010
It's not always easy to end a business relationship because you may not have the legal right to make a break. And if your condominium or homeowners association board attempts to terminate a contract without the right to do so, your association can land in court. . . . keep reading
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