Can an HOA President who does not reside in the community yet owns a unit, arbitrarily change the Rules and Regulations to allow for her to house nuisance (stray/ferel) cats in Common areas, without a meeting of the HOA?
Hi, generally an HOA President, even if they own a unit but don’t live there, can’t change Rules and Regulations alone, especially about common areas. Such changes usually require a board vote and sometimes homeowner approval, depending on your bylaws. Allowing nuisance animals impacts the whole community and needs proper process. Check your HOA’s governing documents and request a board meeting if needed. Platforms like HOAUnlimited.com can help boards communicate rule changes transparently.
First, I am not a practicing attorney. My response is based on my personal experience as a member and board officer (president) in an HOA. Your question is answered by your Declaration and Bylaws of your Association. In my personal experience the Board of Directors are empowered to make changes to any rules and regulation of a community. In doing so all members are to be properly notified of any and all changes.
I noted that you stated the president making the change. No single individual has the right to make a change to those rules and regulations. Again, it has to be done as a body.
I do recommend engaging an attorney to review your documents and provide you with an opinion. I hope that this helps.
Hi, generally an HOA President, even if they own a unit but don’t live there, can’t change Rules and Regulations alone, especially about common areas. Such changes usually require a board vote and sometimes homeowner approval, depending on your bylaws. Allowing nuisance animals impacts the whole community and needs proper process. Check your HOA’s governing documents and request a board meeting if needed. Platforms like HOAUnlimited.com can help boards communicate rule changes transparently.
First, I am not a practicing attorney. My response is based on my personal experience as a member and board officer (president) in an HOA. Your question is answered by your Declaration and Bylaws of your Association. In my personal experience the Board of Directors are empowered to make changes to any rules and regulation of a community. In doing so all members are to be properly notified of any and all changes.
I noted that you stated the president making the change. No single individual has the right to make a change to those rules and regulations. Again, it has to be done as a body.
I do recommend engaging an attorney to review your documents and provide you with an opinion. I hope that this helps.