P.Q. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Is it legal for the secretary of the association to record the meeting, then review the recording to ensure accuracy in preparing the minutes? Mister Condo replies: P.Q., in these modern times of cell phones and video cameras everywhere, it is not uncommon for Board Meetings…
Category: Board
Dictator or Only Volunteer Willing to Serve on the Condo Board?
A.R. from New York City writes: Dear Mister Condo, There are two men on our board of directors. One is a dictator and has been handling our books for 25 years for no pay. The other person simply co-signs the checks to pay bills. No one wants to volunteer to be on the board. As…
HOA Board Imposes Special Assessment to Rebuild Reserve Fund
D.D. from Mercer County, New Jersey writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can an HOA impose a Special Assessment to simply increase the Capital Reserve? The Board failed to fund the Reserve at an appropriate level in previous years and wants to catch up; no Capital improvements are planned. Mister Condo replies: D.D., New Jersey and several…
Condo Board Changes Use of Special Assessment Funds
H.H. from New Jersey writes: Dear Mister Condo, Does a special assessment, one that is designated and collected for monthly for three years, have to be put in a separate account or can it be transferred to a reserve account where it could be used for work other than originally specified? Mister Condo replies: H.H.,…