Member trying to hijack construction project

You can't stop him from talking, but that shouldn't stop you from doing what you need to do. So far, it looks like you're doing your due dilligence, so review what all that entailed and then ask him what are his SPECIFIC concerns are - especially since the work has been inspected and improved by the town and county (who do this stuff for a living.) Have him provide documents from qualified people (not the air conditioning guy) who can back up his concerns - unless and until he does all this, the work will continue.

If the man really wants the construction stopped, he can get an attorney - he'll still have to make his case in court (usually the prospect of spending his own money will calm him down).

You should let the engineer talk to him. Actually, all members should be encouraged to get involved and watch the process and progress.

Town and County only approve based on structural integrity, not aesthetics.

Your engineer can probably sway him, or make minor changes to appease him.

This sort of thing happens from time to time, with homeowners wanting to interfere with the work of contractors who are hired by the ASSOCIATION. In my community we've always told homeowners if they have questions or concerns about a contractor or any project authorized by the board, they must send those to the property manager or the board - the contractor cannot and will not alter the contract/work agreement they entered into with the association without authorization from the board. If a homeowner wants to hire the contractor directly for work on areas he/she is responsible for, they can negotiate whatever deal they like, but that will be between the two of them. Of course, if it's an exterior change, they will have to go to the board to obtain prior approval, as required by our CCRs.

In this case, it probably wouldn't hurt anything for him to speak to the contractor, but you need to give the contractor a heads up, reminding him that the board has final say on how/when/who does work on behalf of the association, so some (many?) of his questions will have to be referred to the board for its response. If the contractor doesn't want to talk to him, that's ok - he can simply tell the homeowner politely, but firmly that he cannot answer any questions about the project, but will be happy to refer them to the board or property manager.

Better yet, this would be a good time to put something in your newsletter and website (if you have one), reminding people of proper procedure, especially as warm weather is approaching (hell, it'll be nearly 70 degrees in Indy today!) and there will likely be more contractors doing work around the community.

We are a small 12 unit condo. This owner did not go to the annual meeting where we had a q&a session with the contractor. There is no newsletter. Each unit is having its multiple story deck replaced. This has been in the works for 2 years.

The owner's question are based on his air conditioning and now flooring guy (same company) telling him the decks aren't being done right (and likely their company can do better) yet neither is qualified. These decks are a 6 month project and we are in month 4. This owner sent email to everyone to have all worked stopped for complex, till his questions were answered. As mentioned we had engineer come out after air conditioning guy complaint and it was unfounded.

We are ok with him submitting questions and sending to our engineer as our next inspection is likely in a week. But I'm taking it from everyone you guys would have engineer speak to him. We are worried this behavior will get worse and worse.. What if his plumber has feedback...