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Board Member Voting: Is My Ballot Private?

Neighbors in a community may be friends, however, it’s possible someone may not think their friend would make a good board member. This puts them in a funny position when their friend asks them to sign a proxy for their community’s board election. Can owners in condominium and homeowner associations vote with the confidence that their vote will be confidential?

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Pet Restrictions in Condominiums — 
What the Fair Housing Act Can Control

These days, many condo owners are wondering why they see so many dogs in their buildings and communities — even though they’re “not allowed.” What’s going on?

The board has recently decided that the roads within your housing complex need to be repaved. As a resident and member of the board, you’re very unfamiliar with how the process works. Board members are discussing engineering terms and bids and contract administrators. And, to be frank, you sit silently in the meeting asking yourself “What even is contract administration?”