The association's bylaws–and sometimes in state laws–contain specific rules about who can serve as a proxy representation. Proxies Vs. Ballots Proxies differ from absentee ballots, a concept that tends to confuse many people, even those frequently involved with community associations. ...
Special assessments will depend on the state’s laws and the community’s bylaws, but generally, homeowners must pay them. Just like association fees, there can be fines and consequences if homeowners refuse to pay the special assessment. ...
Q.The election of officers did not occur at our condo’s annual meeting, nor was a date and time set for the election. The election of officers has not occurred within the 10 days as stated in our bylaws or state statutes because there was not a quorum of board members available at th...
Glazer is quick to point out that this doesn’t mean that tipping or seasonal bonuses are illegal, or somehow improper—they just have to be given properly, in accordance with business law and an association’s own bylaws. If you want to gift the staff at your management company’s home ...
The NFHOA Board of Directors is made up of five homeowners who are elected by the members of the Association. The Volunteer Board is responsible for managing the affairs of the Association and ensuring that the bylaws and covenants are followed at all times. The term of office for each...
Glazer is quick to point out that this doesn’t mean that tipping or seasonal bonuses are illegal, or somehow improper—they just have to be given properly, in accordance with business law and an association’s own bylaws. If you want to gift the staff at your management company’s home ...
The CC&Rs are a legally binding document filed with the state, and the bylaws are the procedures by which the association is run. Those documents require a vote of the members to change. The rules are voted on by the board of directors, following procedures set up by the ...
“In condominiums, the terms of all members shall expire at the annual meeting, and such board members may stand for re-election unless otherwise permitted by the bylaws. In the event that the bylaws permit staggered terms of no more than two years, and upon approval of the majority of ...
Leni Morrison Cummins, an attorney with NYC law firm Cozen O'Connor, agrees, and adds that “Boards of condos and co-ops should not be political; they must treat all shareholders and owners equally. A violation of the bylaws is a violation of the bylaws. If those bylaws prohibit posting ...
“Typically, for a fine structure to be upheld by a court, the governing documents—the proprietary lease or bylaws—must permit the enactment of it. If it is not permitted, then an amendment to the lease or bylaws is necessary, but may be difficult to obtain, given the voting threshold ...