By: Barbara G. Hager Many older associations are finding they need to borrow money for major upgrade or replacement projects, such as for roofs, windows, and paving. The Board of Directors will usually start this by speaking with a banker, which is the logical first...
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Month: February 2019
Does the squeaky wheel always get the grease? When should a Board refrain from pursuing a unit owner complaint?
Pete Problem lives next door to Suzie Sensitive in the Life is Beautiful Condominium community. Pete and Suzie do not get along and each sends emails to the property manager daily with complaints about the other. Some concern rule violations such as Suzie not...
The Importance of D&O Coverage
By: Ronald J. Barba Personal liability for board members is always a concern. The CIOA requires associations to purchase property insurance, flood insurance (when applicable), commercial general liability insurance and fidelity insurance, but it is silent on the...
How to Continue a Unit Owners’ Meeting
By: Barbara G. Hager At Unit Owners meetings, it sometimes happens that there is either not a quorum, or, even if a quorum is present, not enough votes to vote on a particular matter. Some matters require a certain percentage of all unit owners (for example,...