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MichelleC8 (California)
Posts: 80
Posted:
It has been brought to the attention of HOA that one or board members is selling their unit. That isn't the issue but the fact of the matter is that the owner listed the unit for sale and the rumor going around is that its pre foreclosure. That is also just being pushed around. None the less, that is what I was told and what is being shared.

The issue is the Davis Sterling is clear that board members should not be able to serve if there is a conflict of interests or a private interests to be had regarding decisions for the HOA. There has been a inquiry to ask them to step down...

I am reading DSL and there is a lot of verbiage about not being self serving etc... Can one be selling their property, making and voting on huge repairs that we are facing such ad new floorings, roofs and things that are going to be reportedly needing a special assessment.

Is it appropriate to ask for a resignation? I am confused.
MelissaP1 (Alabama)
Posts: 13,836
Posted:
What? Why? Huh? Really? What does it matter if they are selling their home or being foreclosed? What conflict? They sale their home, they no longer a member of the HOA. Until that happens, it seems they have an interest in what happens in the community just like any other homeowner. Maybe I am missing something besides the tongue wagging?

Former HOA President
TimM11
Posts: 354
Posted:
Yeah, anyone who lives in the HOA is going to have an interest in it and be affected by BOD decisions, so I don't see how they would have any more conflict than anyone else.

As for the possible foreclosure, I guess that would depend on what your CC&Rs state as requirements to be on the BOD. But even if it would disqualify them, it would need to be confirmed first.
LetA (Nevada)
Posts: 2,679
Posted:
Until they sell and the deed and title are transferred, then they have every right to serve on the board. End of Story...
RichardP13 (California)
Posts: 3,868
Posted:
Quote:
Posted By LetA on 08/23/2017 9:40 PM
Until they sell and the deed and title are transferred, then they have every right to serve on the board. End of Story...

NOT TRUE

If they are in violation of the qualifications to become and remain a Board, then yes they should be asked to step down. Qualifications would be listed in the Bylaws and/or Elections Rules.
MelissaP1 (Alabama)
Posts: 13,836
Posted:
Usually it means not in good standing as in not paying HOA dues. Bank Foreclosures are a separate personal issue. Don't think a HOA should run my credit to decide what my status is. Besides they aren't allowed to have my social security number.

Former HOA President
KerryL1 (California)
Posts: 14,550
Posted:
Richard is right. Unless this director is in violation of some qualifier to be on the Board, say 90 or more days delinquent on assessments, he may continue to serve. These are in the bylaws or Election Rules.

A little clarity on being "self serving": This is the case where the expense or whatever would only serve him or perhaps a tiny fraction of the whole HAO. If the expense mainly serves the entire HOA, it's not self serving. Disagreement on the need for the expense is not an example of "self serving" in such a case.

Besides, he only has one vote, right?
MichelleC8 (California)
Posts: 80
Posted:
I guess the big concern here that is not listed on my original post is.. we are in the middle of some major renovations. One is a huge huge expense that seems to be possibly going to be causing us a large assessment, over 5K a unit. Saying that... the details found at our last meeting has caused some cocked eyebrows.
2 board members are selling their units. all of a sudden.... one already is gone and sold. The one that is left behind is our president who keeps saying
they can't get bids because vendors are not calling them back in time for the meeting. As silly as this sounds, it has been proven that the president who claims to have called the vendors for bids had failed to really do so when story is verified with the owners of said companies.. this is the issue people are in arms about... delay of service and bids while "listing ones' home quickly"...
JanetB2 (Colorado)
Posts: 4,219
Posted:
While I can understand your concern as others have stated unless there is a violation of your governing documents any owner while they own property can serve. What you are experiencing right now is similar to an HOA where owners who rent their units sometimes do not want to spend money on major unseen items. They just care what can be seen to look good so they can attract renters. Hopefully the unit sells quickly and the board can appoint another owner to fill the position until your next election. Otherwise, you should potentially have majority to out vote the one.
KerryL1 (California)
Posts: 14,550
Posted:
Janet's reply make sense.

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