There may come a time when an emergency HOA board meeting becomes necessary. However, board members cannot call upon this type of meeting anytime they please. Emergency meetings serve a special purpose and come with their own set of rules and requirements. It is important to understand the ins and outs of emergency board meetings…
An HOA meeting quorum can be hard to attain, especially when the community’s members are inactive and unbothered by the HOA’s affairs. What will happen if the HOA cannot reach a quorum or hold proper meetings? Can the HOA eliminate the quorum? What is an HOA Meeting Quorum? A homeowners association quorum is the…
Board members may feel tempted to conduct an HOA informal meeting, especially if they wish to discuss matters before deciding at an actual board meeting. However, informal meetings are not always advisable. In some cases, they may even go against state laws. Board members should understand what actions are permissible to avoid exposing the association…
Who is allowed to attend HOA meetings? This topic can be challenging to grapple with for homeowners associations. But, there are certain rules that generally apply to different types of HOA meetings. Who Can Attend HOA Meetings? Most homeowners associations are incorporated as non-profit private organizations. This means that people outside of the association…
While the Open Meeting Act does not universally apply to homeowners associations nationwide, it is still worth understanding what this law entails. In doing so, HOA boards can conduct more effective and collaborative meetings. What Is the Open Meeting Act? The Open Meeting Act requires that all homeowners association meetings, including annual and board…
New HOA boards often feel lost and confused when first taking on the job. This applies to board meetings, too. What exactly goes on in an HOA board meeting? What Can Be Discussed in an HOA Board Meeting? Generally speaking, most association matters can be discussed at an HOA board meeting, provided they are included…