C.R. from Cook County, Illinois writes: Dear Mister Condo, When a board member resigns, can the board appoint someone in that position without homeowners’ vote? Mister Condo replies: C.R., not only can they, they should! Your governing documents have a great section about serving on the Board. It details who is eligible, terms, roles, responsibilities, appointments…
Category: Condominium
Unapproved Condo Minutes Denied to Former Board President
L.R. from Pinellas County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, I was the board president, and part of the quorum, at the time of the annual meeting. I am no longer on the BOD. I am told by the Condo manager that I am not entitled to see a copy of the annual meeting minutes until…
Can the Condo Board Condemn Association Building?
I.B. from New London County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, We have a 24-unit townhouse style condo complex, divided into 3 buildings. One building has been sinking badly over the years. We have several engineering reports to that effect. The inside and outside of the building have widening cracks and the windows and doors will…
Condo Board Resignations Looming Over Decision to Fine Unit Owner
R.A. from Fairfield County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, Unfortunately, we recently had to vote on fining our neighbor for rules violation (this was after the notice and hearing, etc.). Our secretary records, by Board members name, who voted to fine, and who chose to abstain (as they wanted to avoid confrontation) and since this…