Serving on a condominium board is unpaid volunteer work and can be time-consuming given the need to learn about association laws and regulations while tending to issues of importance to unit owners. But when board members begin asking for forms of compensation or reimbursement, how much is too much? Originally from Community Associations Network National
The rise in foreclosures is causing financial headaches for condominium and homeowner associations as more homeowners become delinquent in paying their maintenance fees. Originally from Community Associations Network National
Condominium owners and their owners associations are facing the test of a lifetime: the non-payment of condo maintenance fees by some of the owners. Originally from Community Associations Network National
the Resolution provides that the Board has the authority to impose $500.00 fines for each instance of a reported occurrence of any verbal abuse Originally from Community Associations Network National
Q: I am on the board of directors of our 125-unit condominium. There are a large number of pets in the complex, and I am unable to locate any rules that previous boards might have adopted regarding pets. Can our board create rules? Originally from Community Associations Network National
The recent arrest of a condo president who was accused of stealing from her association has underscored the need for boards and associations to remain vigilant against fraud Originally from Community Associations Network National
A condo owner who had his water shut off after he stopped paying common area maintenance fees said he could get by for a while, but condo associations on Maui may not fare as well. Originally from Community Associations Network National
Condo owners and local politicians who accuse banks of delaying foreclosures on units to avoid association fees want to change state law in order to stop it Originally from National Community Associations News
“Kay, two years ago we had a $385,000 assessment to replace our roof. It was installed incorrectly, no permit was pulled, a warranty was advised and refused, and the roof did not pass inspection. Our condominium board wanted to go cheap. Now we are being assessed again to replace the same roof. Do we as [...]
Everyone knows that mortgage money is hard to come by, there is a dearth of buyers these days and everyone who is stuck with a piece or property who is not in default would love to rent it out. But, as many of my readers may know, quite a few condominium and homeowners associations have [...]
