This By-Laws document for a condominium association contains information concerning: restrictions, the board of directors, and the advisary committee.
Rules For Condo Board Members In Los Angeles
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To put it simply, homeowners can sue HOA or condo board members and even name them personally in the lawsuit. But, there's no guarantee that they will win. Board members are afforded a certain level of protection from personal liability through state laws and the association's governing documents.
This can usually be done by a simple majority vote by members of the board. If however, the vote occurs in a special board meeting open to all HOA members, you may have difficulty removing the troublesome member if your association's bylaws include cumulative voting.
HOA Board Membership Numbers Typically, a board needs at least three members, but the maximum size will depend on state laws and the governing policies. HOA boards can expand where the demands and scope of the association increase due to new homes in the neighborhood or a larger number of residents.
What Happens if Nobody Runs for the Board - Coast Management of California. Directors of HOA boards continue to serve until they are replaced at the next election. If no one runs for the board, existing board members can serve in perpetuity.
What are unenforceable HOA rules? Keep you out of court. Hush up litigation. Discriminate indiscriminately. Enter your home without cause or notice. String you out on the (clothes)line. Fine you for fun. Change rules on the fly. Demand you take down your dish.
A petition to remove a board member should include: A greeting to the board and reason for writing your letter. A list of the reasons with evidence as to why you think they should be removed. The form of action you are asking to be taken. A conclusion and statement of the identities of the petitioners. Signature spaces.
In general, California's HOA laws protect volunteer board members from personal liability. (Civ. Code §5800; Corp. Code §5047.5(b).)
Many bylaws require that notice be given to the Board member who might be terminated and that a super-majority of Board members must vote to expel the member. But, again, review your own bylaws and get legal counsel if you need to remove a Board member.
The new HOA law in California, passed in September 2024, includes amendments to the Davis-Stirling Act of 1985. These amendments make it possible for HOAs to conduct elections online rather than through costly and time-consuming paper balloting.
A corporation is required by California law to have at least three directors. However, the corporation may have one director if the corporation has only one shareholder; and the corporation must have at least two directors if the corporation has only two shareholders.
