S.S. from Orange County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Are there any laws that require a neighborhood HOA board to be even or odd numbered? Ours has an even number so votes often end in a tie. Mister Condo replies: S.S., your governance documents determine the number of members on the Board. If the documents…
South Dakota Condo Board Out of Control!
T.B. from Minnehaha County, South Dakota writes: Dear Mister Condo, How can you file a complaint against a board that is out of control in South Dakota? Mister Condo replies: T.B., I am sorry that you have a Board that is out of control. I am not aware of any state-wide governing body that oversees…
Transitioning Condo Property Manager Taking Too Long
D.S. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Are there any laws in Connecticut regarding changing property managers? What do outgoing property managers have to provide the new property managers by law? Mister Condo replies: D.S., I am not aware of any “laws” regarding changing property managers. The association (a not for profit corporation)…
Can Condo Owners Grandfather Rental Units Again?
S.S. from Sarasota County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Only 10 of 61 units owners can rent their units because in 2002 they voted in a no rental policy for all future owners while maintaining (grandfathering) the right to rent for themselves. Fast forward to 2021. Our association will soon vote to amend our rental…