Cooperative & Homeowners Association Law Firm

Amending the By-Laws, Declaration, Rules and Regulations

The Board of a community association we represent is thinking of reviewing and updating the rules governing the community.

The question has arisen as to whether changes in the rules can be made by a vote of the Board or whether it would require an amendment to the By-Laws or Declaration.

Following in classic legal tradition, the answer to the question is… “It depends.” Continue reading “Amending the By-Laws, Declaration, Rules and Regulations”

Replacements v. Improvements in Condominiums

Many condominiums have, as part of their by-laws, a section that limits spending by the Board of Managers on alterations, additions and improvements without first obtaining approval of the unit owners.

Condominium Boards of Managers are also charged, elsewhere in the By-Laws, with the responsibility to maintain, repair and replace the common elements. Unit owners opposed to spending by the Board often attempt to curtail such spending by invoking the requirement for unit owner consent. Continue reading “Replacements v. Improvements in Condominiums”

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