How to Remove a Condo Association Board of Directors
A condominium or homeowners association acts on behalf of a group of homeowners and should always act in the interests of the group, attending to all matters relating to the complex, both effectively and efficiently. Associations must operate within the confines of state laws pertaining to their operation. Those laws include a requirement for bylaws and the election of a board. Homeowners must take action to remove the board if it is inefficient during its term of service.
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Familiarize yourself with the condo association's bylaws. According to Peter Dunbar and Marc Dunbar in their book, "The Homeowners Association Manual," the association's bylaws should contain a section that explains the procedure for removing board members. Procedures generally require a vote of "no confidence" from the majority of association members. A vote of no confidence means voters are stating a lack of faith in the board's abilities to represent them.
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Address the board at the next scheduled condo association meeting and voice the members' concerns. If there are specific matters that have gone unaddressed, ask the board to resolve them. Record this encounter in the minutes of the meeting and send a copy to all members of the association. If matters remain unresolved after a reasonable amount of time, continue efforts to remove the board.
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Start a petition requesting a vote of no confidence. Get the majority of homeowners to sign the petition and present your request to the board with an opportunity to resign. If they refuse to resign, ask them to facilitate the voting procedure. Association members must be given at least 30 days notice of the election. Offer alternative methods of voting if members are unable to attend the voting meeting.
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Count the votes. If the majority votes to remove the board, the board must stand down. The members then elect a new board. However, if the majority votes to keep the board, there is no choice but to wait for the end of the board's term of service. Encourage other people to run for positions against the members of the current board.
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