HOA Liability

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SyG (New York)
Posts: 4

Posted:

We have a 275 unit condominium complex in N.Y. Our board of directors does not
allow non-residents participate in community events or trips claiming that it would be a “liability issue”. They claim that an injury would not be covered by insurance.
Any thoughts?

GlenL (Ohio)
Posts: 5,491

Posted:

Sounds like they are doing their job, it also may be a violation of the governing documents. By non-residents do you mean people who are renting or family members and friends that truly do not live there. Either way additional insurance to cover these people can be purchased even for a one day event, however it will drive the costs up. The Board is supposed to protect the homeowners, not outsiders.

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MelissaP1 (Alabama)
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Posted:

If it is a HOA event, then inviting non-members would defeat the purpose. Even Renters aren't supposed to participate in meetings. Although I think Renters can participate in "Neighborhood Watches" or community block type parties. Those shouldn't be HOA sponsored events.

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