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It has been said so often it is trite but nonetheless true: An oral contract isn’t worth the paper it’s written on. Also true but not said nearly often enough: A written lease isn’t worth much either if it doesn’t contain the language needed to protect the landlord.
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Spotlight: Budget Season Awaits
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What Can Be Done?
PROBLEM: An owner invites a good friend frequently to spend weekends with her. Although this is a non-smoking community, this friend insists on smoking inside the owner’s unit, on her patio, and in common area hallways – all specifically forbidden by association rules.
SOLUTION: The association’s relationship is with the owner, not the guest, so the board’s enforcement actions must target the owner.
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Condo association boards generally have considerable leeway to establish the rules and procedures governing their meetings, subject only to any requirements established by state law and their governing documents. Apart from these typically minimal requirements (addressing mainly the frequency of meetings, quorum and advance notice) boards can usually organize their meetings however they choose. While there aren’t a lot of specific requirements for board meetings, there are best practices boards should follow to ensure that their meetings operate smoothly, with minimal friction among board members and between the board and the owners they represent. I’m going to focus on some common questions that highlight the most important best practices we recommend to our clients.