Category Archives: Assemblies
Is a Condo Responsible For Property Tax Bills?
An issue has come up recently that’s produced a flurry of questions from my readers. This topic seems to have created more interest than any other. So… a blog post seems in order. Disclaimer I have no first-hand knowledge of this situation. Everything I know about what the municipalities are allegedly doing is second and… Read more…
How to Handle a Blind-Side at an Assembly
There are some issues that are complex enough that you want to make sure they pass an assembly vote without needing changes at the assembly. These issues are just too complex to deal with at an assembly. Complex wording shouldn’t be thrashed out at an assembly For example, let’s say you need to change your… Read more…
Conferencing in Meetings and Assemblies
In the past week or so I’ve received similar questions from different book owners. They were interested in knowing whether it’s proper for a board member to take part in a condo board meeting by videoconference technology (such as Skype). If you have board members who are snow birds, or if you have board members… Read more…
Don’t Lose a Lawsuit on a Technicality
This post is a bit long, but it’s an important topic. A recent sea change in the attitude of the courts has meant that it’s now more important than ever to follow correct procedures for approving budgets, fees, and improvements, and in documenting the debt. This post contains my opinion on this change, and how… Read more…
Accepting Proxies at an Assembly
Correction to the “Jalisco Condo Manual” On page 268 of the “Jalisco Condo Manual,” I say that before you can use proxies, you must add the ability to use them to your by-laws. This is not correct! You Can’t Refuse a Legal Proxy! It’s important to know that you cannot refuse a legally valid proxy… Read more…
Can Delinquent Owners Vote at an Assembly?
The controversy I think I might have chosen a controversial topic for my first blog post, but I’ve received questions about this topic from multiple condos both on the coast and in the Lake Chapala area, and I think it’s an important one! On page 37 of the “Jalisco Condo Manual” I wrote, “It isn’t… Read more…
