M.D. from Manatee County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Owners were asked to vote on a change in document rules. A ballot was sent out with a closing date for votes after 14 days. A board meeting was properly noticed to announce the results of the vote. The board decided that not enough owners responded…
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Who Can Make a Motion at a Condo Board Meeting?
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…
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…