Condo Adviser: Condo association bylaws lay out how to remove a board member
The first step is for someone respected to speak with the board member in question.
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Condo Adviser: Condo association declaration and bylaws define who is considered immediate family
The Condominium Act does not address occupancy standards of a condominium unit, therefore, the language of an association's declaration and bylaws will control the definition of immediate family.
Condo Adviser: Reserve studies can offer useful information about the physical condition of common elements in a condo building
There is no inherent increase in liability exposure for condominium board members because they commission a reserve study.
Condo Adviser: Emotional support animals must be accommodated if proper supporting documentation is provided
Under applicable law, it is legally incorrect to treat an emotional support animal the same as a pet and apply pet restrictions
Condo Adviser: Condo associations can’t require unit owners to receive communication electronically
Unit owners can opt-in to electronic communications, but they can't be forced to communicate that way with a condo association.
Condo Adviser: Scope of services provided by management company is usually defined in a written agreement
Unit owners are entitled to inspect and request a copy of the management agreement pursuant to section 19 of the Condominium Act to review what the board agreed to in...
Condo Adviser: Unit owners are entitled to voice concerns to the board
Unit owners also have the right to file a declaratory lawsuit against the condo association.
Condo Adviser: Advance notice of increased assessments must be given
As long as notice was provided to unit owners before the month when the increase commenced, the higher assessment must be paid in full.
Condo Adviser: Condo board has authority to pursue major capital projects
From a best practice standpoint, it is common for condominium boards to provide information to the unit owners about the scope, design and timelines of projects.
Condo Adviser: Investor owners can’t be prevented from serving on condo association boards
But boards can require that a majority of members are owners occupying their units.