Two unmarried members from same lot want to run for the board at the same time

Started by RichardN1 • 10 replies • 1678 views

💬 Join us to post & get advice from 50,000 HOA & Condo leaders.

Create Free Account →

⚡ Takes 30 seconds

Already a member? Log in

RichardN1 (Florida)
Posts: 1

Posted:

TimB4 (Tennessee)
Posts: 21,059

Posted:

Richard,

If your governing documents does not have anything limiting how many from one household/lot may serve on the Board - it would be allowed. However, I don't think anyone on this board would recommend that it be done.

The one lot - one vote issue only applies to items that the membership votes on. For a Board of Directors, each Director has one vote.

PetunkaM (Florida)
Posts: 1,009

Posted:

The HOA is in Florida. Two members (not married) but own the home want to run for the board at the same time. Is this possible. Our Bylaws say that each lot has only one vote for a Board member. Your feedback is appreciated. (Richa rd)

Richard,

are both named on the deed? If true, both can run. Can you please quote the By-laws? Something does not sound right.

BradP (Kansas)
Posts: 2,640

Posted:

Richard...ok, first step since they are not married are they both on the deed? If so go to step two, what do your documents say about members from the same household being on the board at the same time? If they say nothing about it then it is legal, what you quoted above I am assuming refers to the procedure for voting for board members.

The other way to look at this go back to step one, if they are both not named on the deed then go to step two and see what your documents say about non-members being board members and if it is allowed.

JeanI (Louisiana)
Posts: 112

Posted:

your fortunate to have even two people interested in running for the Board. Why is this a problem, are they joined at the hip and parrot oneanother in their views?

JeanI (Louisiana)
Posts: 112

Posted:

your fortunate to have even two people interested in running for the Board. Why is this a problem, are they joined at the hip and parrot oneanother in their views?

KellyM3 (North Carolina)
Posts: 2,239

Posted:

My thinking is two board members cannot own one lot. Why not run the wife/hubby/kids and create a board majority?

Board votes ARE votes that represent the membership of the HOA. One vote per property. If not in the by-laws, then the board can pass a policy since it's not explicitly outlined.

BradP (Kansas)
Posts: 2,640

Posted:

Quote:

Posted By KellyM3 on 09/23/2011 7:13 PM
My thinking is two board members cannot own one lot. Why not run the wife/hubby/kids and create a board majority?

Board votes ARE votes that represent the membership of the HOA. One vote per property. If not in the by-laws, then the board can pass a policy since it's not explicitly outlined.

Kelly...unless your documents speak specifically to the qualifications of a board member they can be from the same house, potentially husband/wife/kids all on the same board. The one vote per lot typically refers to the member's only meeting and not the board of directors. two totally different entities

PetunkaM (Florida)
Posts: 1,009

Posted:

Kelly...unless your documents speak specifically to the qualifications of a board member .. (Brad)

Not really. Here Chapter 720 prevails. Every member can run as long as 18 years old and not a felon.

BradP (Kansas)
Posts: 2,640

Posted:

depends on the state you live in...florida is a lot more progressive than some states.

SusanW1 (Michigan)
Posts: 5,202

Posted:

Kelly - you must define "Member". Then you must look in your documents to find the definition of the qualifications for board membership.

The vote from one household is a totally different thing.

🎯 You've read this entire discussion

Join the conversation with 50,000 HOA & Condo Leaders:

✓ Ask follow-up questions
✓ Share your experience
✓ Get expert advice
✓ Access 350,000 discussions

Create Free Account →

⚡ Takes 30 seconds

Already a member? Log in here