V.L. from Westchester County, New York writes: Dear Mister Condo, We are 10 owners of a 12-unit condo in a converted schoolhouse. Out of the 10 owners, 5 owners are Board members on a self-managed Board. I am one of 5 non-Board member owners who would like to know what impact, if any, would arise from…
Tag: Voting
COVID-19 Delays Counting of Condo Ballots
B.K. from Palm Beach County, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, Annual meeting and election were called for on April 7th per FLS718. Because of Coronavirus, meeting cancelled and voting deadline extended. No counting of ballots has taken place and Board does not plan to before June 29. Meanwhile they continue in office. How can we…
100% Vote Needed to Alter Condo Common Elements
C.D. from Miami, Florida writes: Dear Mister Condo, The condo has a submerged land lease with the county and leases boat slips to its shareholders. There are 12 boat slips. Some boat owners want to put floating docks in the slips to keep their boats safe and out of the water. One board member is…
No Vote from Homeowners on Condo Board Appointments
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…