Non shareholder speaking at meetings

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NancyH21 (Florida)
Posts: 1

Posted:

Florida
We have a resident ( non shareholder), married to a shareholder,
Who speaks at meetings
Should this person be allowed to considering married to a shareholder and lives in the community

BenA2 (Texas)
Posts: 1,273

Posted:

While non-shareholders are not entitled to speak, I don't see a problem with it as long as time isn't a big issue. If you have numerous people waiting to speak then I would limit it to shareholders.

KerryL1 (California)
Posts: 14,550

Posted:

Agree with Ben on all points. Maybe I'd add that if she speaks a whole lot for long periods, is a constant complainer or otherwise disrupts the meeting, I'd shut her down.

CathyA3 (Ohio)
Posts: 6,299

Posted:

Depends how state law treats persons legally married to the person whose name is on the deed. In my state this person would be considered an owner (but must be legally married, Ohio doesn't recognize common law marriage or any other domestic partnership).

MelissaP1 (Alabama)
Posts: 13,836

Posted:

Do they vote? What does it matter?

Former HOA President

JohnC46 (South Carolina)
Posts: 14,265

Posted:

If somebody asked to speak saying they were a spouse of an owner (person on the deed), it would be foolish to not let them speak and in some states, maybe even illegal if you did not let them speak.

In most states all they would need is a simple POA and you have to let them speak.

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