L.B. from Michigan writes: Dear Mister Condo, I am looking for sample documents that will help our board understand the roles we have on the board…and ways we relate to the Management Association. Can you point me to any resources? I am in Michigan. Mister Condo replies: L.B., I sure can! One of my favorite…
Month: January 2016
The Power of the Proxy at Condo Annual Meetings
A.K. from New London County writes: Dear Mister Condo, At an association’s annual business meeting, can one person be the proxy for more than one other than his/her unit for the election of officers? Thank you. Mister Condo replies: A.K., unless the by-laws of the association prohibit it, proxy voting is allowable provided the rules…
“55 and Over” HOA Seeking to Repeal “55 and Over” Status
J.G. from outside of Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, How do we repeal the over 55 designation for our community? Mister Condo replies: J.G., depending on the state and local government where your association is, you will have a series of legal actions and filings to make such a change. That is on top of the…
Condo Board Asks Unit Owner to Remove Plants and Bird Bath
B.C. from Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, I have had a small flower garden with a small birdbath for 15 years in a courtyard shared by 3 other units. I maintain and keep the area neat. I just received a violation letter from the board, (which I am a member of) to remove the plants…