The first action item on most owners’ meeting agendas is approving the minutes of the last owners’ meeting. Let’s say that -- as usual -- you have an ambitious agenda, with many action items and a limited time in which to get through them all. But when the secretary moves to approve last year’s...
What If Your HOA Can’t Pass Necessary Amendments?
What happens if you really, truly, positively need to amend your HOA governing documents, but your owners are so apathetic you can’t get the supermajority your governing documents require? Can you go to court to get a judge to amend your governing documents? Here, we explain whether that’s possible and, if not, what you can do if you’re stuck in…
Document Amendments Myths
Top Document Amendments Myths And Misunderstandings
Although document amendments lead to desirable results, boards frequently refuse to utilize this tool based on commonly held preconceived notions and popular myths about the process. This article addresses the top 10 myths and misunderstandings pertaining to document amendments.
Myth #1: Bylaws may be amended by the board without owner approval.
TO AMEND OR NOT TO AMEND
A community association’s governing documents – its Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and Declaration or covenants – typically fall within three categories: the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Take this quick self-test to determine where your documents fall: