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JohnT38 (South Carolina)
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Below is an excerpt from our existing Bylaws. We are in the process of updating them and I had a question about this. The minimum level is 1/6 of estimated annual assessments which seems low. I cannot find where S.C requires any minimum amount. Does anyone have a recommendation? Our total annual assessments are approximately $500,000.

"Fidelity Bonds. Fidelity bonds shall be required by the Board of Directors from all officers and employees of the Association handling or responsible for Association funds. The amount of such bonds shall be determined by the directors, but shall be at least an amount equal to one-sixth of the estimated total annual assessments against members for recurring expenses. The premiums on such bonds shall be paid by the Association."
CathyA3 (Ohio)
Posts: 6,299
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Our CC&Rs require such coverage in an amount no less than the greater of: 1) the maximum amount of funds that will be in custody of the association or its agent at any one time 2) 150% of the annual operating budget including reserve contributions: and 3) 3 months worth of assessments plus the total of the reserve accounts. In addition, the Association's managing agent must also obtain its own fidelity bond providing similar coverage.
JohnC46 (South Carolina)
Posts: 14,265
Posted:
Our docs do not call for such.
JohnT38 (South Carolina)
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Posted By JohnC46 on 02/15/2021 2:43 PM
Our docs do not call for such.

Out of curiosity, why not?
JohnC46 (South Carolina)
Posts: 14,265
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Posted By JohnT38 on 02/15/2021 2:45 PM
Posted By JohnC46 on 02/15/2021 2:43 PM
Our docs do not call for such.


Out of curiosity, why not?

I do not know why not. My initial impression is that this is not common. Our docs were done by a high powered, if not the best, HOA attorney in SC.
TimB4 (Tennessee)
Posts: 21,061
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We purchased crime insurance which acts as our bond.
SheliaH (Indiana)
Posts: 6,964
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If it seems low to you, why not do some shopping around and see what else is available? That should be simple enough, especially since your documents say "The amount of such bonds shall be determined by the directors, but shall be at least an amount equal to one-sixth of the estimated total annual assessments" One-sixth is the floor, so if the board wants to set it at a higher amount, they should be able to dot it.

If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do not say it. Marcus Aurelius

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