I get many emails where owners tell me about all sorts of voting shenanigans by homeowner associations and condo associations. Some are asking if voting by email is legal. In California, it is not legal to vote via email, at least as to elections for amendments to the governing documents, to approve special assessments, or [...]
Condo Law & HOA Law for Boards & Owners
Tag Archive: special assessments
HOA and Condo Assessment Woes
HOAs and Condo boards have tough choices when a special assessment is needed. Sometimes they involve owners in the decision, and sometimes they don’t. Here is a question from a reader: “Homeowners have asked the HOA and Board to structure the proposed Special Assessment in a way that is financially feasible for homeowners. Instead of [...]
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