W.R. from Dakota County, Minnesota writes: Dear Mister Condo, At an HOA board meeting, who can make a motion? I have read different opinions – only the president, any board member except the president. As president, I always ask a board member to make the motion. Does it matter? Mister Condo replies: W.R., it really depends on…
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Condo Board Not Likely to Allow Unit Owner to Add Exterior Vent
B.S. from Henrico County, Virginia writes: Dear Mister Condo, How are new appliances to be vented to outside if no external vents exist? Mister Condo replies: B.S., welcome to the world of architectural compliance. New appliances cannot be vented to the outside if no external vents exist. That is, unless the Board of the condominium…
Condo Board Gives Unit Owners a Chilly Reception
M.M. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, I own a 2nd floor unit in a waterfront high rise atop of a fenced open space garage. The unit floor is extremely frigid regardless of my installing carpeting with extra thick insulation, including in my bathrooms and closets. I have also installed a 2nd set…
Against the Odds! Evenly Split Board Creates Tie Votes
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…