When a board member is present at a meeting and abstains from a board vote it is usually a “Yes” vote. Board members often deal with complicated decisions that directly impact other owners in the association. Board members are often tasked with making hard decisions regarding such issues as...
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Tips and Tricks for Running A Successful Annual Meeting
Many associations hold their annual meetings in the second quarter of the year. As you prepare for your association’s annual meeting, it is important to remember some helpful hints on running an effective and efficient meeting: Remember to start on time. Be sure that sign-in is scheduled prior to...
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Condominium Notice of Commencement
For condominium associations, mechanic’s liens can be tricky. A mechanic’s lien is a security interest that attaches to property to secure payment for the value of work performed or materials furnished in erecting or repairing a building or other structure. The timing and notice requirements of mechanic’s liens differ...
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Clubhouse Renovations and ADA Requirements
We recently received a question from a board regarding the renovation of their clubhouse. The planned renovation included the removal of a bathroom. The board wisely contacted their City Planning Commission and was told that if a currently existing bathroom was removed, then another bathroom in the clubhouse would...
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Summer Means Garage Sale Requests
Summer means Spring-cleaning and Spring-cleaning means an abundance of trash. But as the old saying goes, someone’s trash is another’s treasure, and that often means Summer garage sales. While garage sales may be considered by some to be a harmless American tradition, there are a number of reasons it...