S.H. from Los Angeles County, California writes: Dear Mister Condo, Is one of the condo owners allowed to pay themselves for watering the plants? Who is allowed to hire a gardener on behalf of the HOA? Mister Condo replies: S.H., it is typically not allowed to pay HOA members for “work” they perform on behalf of…
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Modifying Condo Election Rules
M.P. from Massachusetts writes: Dear Mister Condo, Some years we have 3 terms ending (thus three openings on the board) and only 2 homeowners running (i.e. only their 2 names are on the annual ballot). What usually happens is a “gadfly” homeowner writes themselves in on the write-in section of their own ballot, and gets…
Must Condo Director’s Name be on Condo Title?
W.T. from Delaware writes: Dear Mister Condo, Can a person whose name is not on the property title be on the Board of Directors? Mister Condo replies: W.T., that depends on the condo’s governing documents. Some documents have specific requirements about who is eligible to run and serve on the Board. Some are absolutely silent…
Entire Condo Board Threatens to Resign
M.D. from Ozaukee County, Wisconsin writes: Dear Mister Condo, 44-unit condo community in suburb of Milwaukee. Entire Board is resigning in a huff, feeling victimized and threatened. A special meeting is being called in 2 weeks, to vote either on transition to a property management co, or to elect a brand-new board (with no carryover members). The Board…