J.R. from Middlesex County writes: Dear Mister Condo, We are rewriting all our documents. Where should the processes/procedures be included? Are they just noted as available in our documents so they will be checked or are they actually written in the bylaws? Do all the new laws get written into the Bylaws? Ex: bidding contracts,…
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Public Offering Statement versus Declaration – Which Rules?
W.C. from New Haven County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, The builder of our condominium published both a Public Offering Statement and a Declaration. The Builder transferred control to an owner board in March of 2003. These two documents have very similar text but there are differences. Which document controls our operation today? If they…
HOA Audit May be the Least of Association’s Worries
S.O. from Franklin County, Ohio writes: Dear Mister Condo, A majority vote of 51% of the owners requested an independent audit. There has not been an audit in twelve years. The association has stated that we will be assessed to pay for the audit. The declaration does not state that the Board has to complete…
Beach Front Condo No Day at the Beach!
B.S. from Galveston County, Texas writes: Dear Mister Condo, Hello, I purchased a beach front condo this year to be my full-time residence. I’m questioning that decision as there are a large number of short-term rentals (STRs) here. It has been a miserable summer. The screaming, yelling, the pot smoking on the balconies, commandeering the…