It is not unusual to hear both directors and owners complain about “renters” as a generic group, with the perception being that renters don’t care about the communities in which they live and reduce property values. But is this a fair depiction of renters, or is it just a few bad apples who give rentersGo to Newsletter
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As fewer owners volunteer to serve, we are increasingly asked whether an association may pay its directors for their time. Board service can be a thankless job. Directors must oftentimes field owner complaints, review contracts, attend evening meetings, and make difficult financial decisions, usually for free. This is not to mention that board members sufferGo to Newsletter
Anytime there is suspicion as to a director acting inappropriately or at least suspiciously, there are accusations of conflicts of interests. For example, I recently reviewed an email in which a director was accused of having a conflict of interest because his wife was a member of the architectural review committee. Somehow having one ownerGo to Newsletter
If your association’s bylaws were drafted sometime before 2015, it is entirely possible they contain outdated and burdensome provisions that can hinder your association’s operations and unnecessarily increase administrative costs. For example, does your board conduct business via email or text? If so, have you checked the bylaws to see if they require unanimous writtenGo to Newsletter
Let’s face it: costs for services continue to increase and legal services are no exception. But what options do associations have to save on legal fees without exposing themselves to liability for failing to get informed on legal issues? As it turns out, associations do have some options, which involve preplanning their legal communications andGo to Newsletter