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…
Tag: Voting
Condo Loan Approval by Majority of Owners Required
E.L. from Hartford County, Connecticut writes: Dear Mister Condo, My condo association is in the process of attempting to take out a loan for common element repair (roofing and siding), and special assess all unit owners for each units’ share of the loan. The loan requires a majority of unit owners to vote “Yes” to…
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…