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Common HOA Voting Rules You Need to Understand 

Condo Control

HOA communities are governed by regulations that are legally binding; even pertaining to the process of how voting in the community is done. Table of contents Which HOA governing documents address voting rules? Which HOA governing documents address voting rules? All the following HOA documents govern the HOA rules for voting.

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HOA Board Nominations: What’s the Right Process?

HOA Managememt

What Do the Governing Documents Say? Usually, your HOA’s nomination requirements and procedures are outlined in your governing documents. In some states, legislation governs the process of conducting HOA board nominations. When this happens, the HOA may skip the election, provided the governing documents permit it.

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Why Are Bengaluru Apartments Struggling with Apartment Governance – And How to Solve It

ADDA

Many of these communities, which manage budgets of up to 20 crore , are running into apartment governance woes due to inexperience, ego clashes, and a lack of best-practice know-how as reported in a recent Times of India article. Bengalurus large apartment complexes are nothing short of mini-cities. This is a very wrong decision.

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Understanding Non-Occupancy Charges in Housing Societies

ADDA

Maharashtra: Legally Capped at 10% Governing Law: Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act, 1960 Key Regulation: Government Order under Section 79A dated 1 August 2001 caps NOC at 10% of the service charges component of monthly maintenance. Key Government Guideline: RWAs cannot charge tenants more than owners for maintenance.

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Regulatory compliance in condo/HOA management: Navigating evolving laws

Condo Control

State/provincial laws and Acts come next, followed by governing documents. Some states and provinces like Florida, California, Michigan, Ontario and Alberta have extensive laws for governed communities to follow. Courts have authority to interpret and apply laws, but do not create them.

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HOA Transition Checklist: Onboarding The New HOA Board

HOA Managememt

The same goes for the governing documents, including the CC&Rs, bylaws, and operating rules. It is equally essential to ensure that all digital and physical records are updated. Past board meeting minutes should also be transferred to new board members.

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(10 Ways!) How to Find Out Who Owns a Property

Bay Property Management Group

You can legally discover property ownership through various public resources like local government databases, tax offices, and real estate websites. Again, most government websites offer free property records searches by address. This makes it a helpful first step before digging deeper.