by Lawrence Szabo, Esq. | Nov 1, 2017 | Member Meetings
To properly conduct elections, many states have statutes and/or homeowners associations have provisions in their governing documents that require the appointment of one or more inspectors of election to receive and count the election ballots. In most associations, the...
by Lawrence Szabo, Esq. | Apr 12, 2017 | Board of Directors, Member Meetings
State laws and association governing documents commonly require that a portion of time at board meetings that are open to the association members be devoted to an “open forum” where the members may be heard on various topics that are of concern to them. As one might...
by Lawrence Szabo, Esq. | Jul 27, 2016 | Elections, Member Meetings
The proper procedures for electing the directors of a homeowners association are frequently misunderstood and disregarded. Understandably, this can lead to disputes concerning the results of the election and costly litigation that could have been avoided. One area...
by Lawrence Szabo, Esq. | Feb 17, 2016 | Member Meetings
State statutes and an association’s governing documents contain requirements relative to the conducting of annual membership meetings. Typically, associations are required to conduct a general membership meeting every year for the primary purpose of electing new...
by Lawrence Szabo, Esq. | Oct 14, 2015 | Member Meetings
When it comes to voting in connection with homeowners association business, the term “quorum” is often used and frequently misunderstood. By definition, a “quorum” is the minimum number of the members of a body that uses parliamentary procedure...
by Lawrence Szabo, Esq. | Jun 16, 2015 | Member Meetings
Unless membership approval or consent is solicited by a written ballot or by the unanimous written consent of all members of the association, the members of a homeowners association may take valid action only at a duly held or called meeting at which a quorum is...
