D.S. from Los Angeles County, California writes: Dear Mister Condo, We have a contractor on-site demolishing common area tile. He has a very large metal bin 8′ x 20′ that is on our property (which I assume he is charging us for) that he is using to put the demolished material in. It is open…
Condo Committee Member Voting on Own Request
R.M. from Riverside County, California writes: Dear Mister Condo, If a condo architectural board member is in violation of the condo rules and asks for an exception, is that member allowed a vote and the matter? Mister Condo replies: R.M., ah, the joys of volunteering to serve only so that you can benefit yourself! Unless…
HOA Board Member Rescinds Vote
C.S. from Lee County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can a board member rescind his vote? Mister Condo replies: C.S., the short answer is that it depends. Entire Boards can rescind votes, particularly if new information comes to light that makes the previous vote moot or inappropriate. Unless specifically forbidden in the governing documents and…
Can Home That Existed Before HOA Was Formed Be Compelled to Join?
B.B. from Anne Arundel County, Maryland writes: Dear Mister Condo, If you live in Maryland and you owned your home years before a HOA was created, can you be forced to join the HOA? Mister Condo replies: B.B., I would think not. Homes that were built before an HOA was created should be able to…