Recording baord meeting in 1party state?

They can remove you for making any disturbances for doing so. I do not see a big purpose of recording a meeting if you are not the Secretary. That is your personal choice. Otherwise can look a little aggressive on your end.

Here's what wisevoter.com has to say about one party states:

"The one party consent states (or single-party consent states) are states that have adopted one party consent laws, where only one person involved in a conversation needs to give consent for the recording to be legal. In these states, individuals are allowed to record conversations without the knowledge or consent of the other party or parties involved. This can have various implications, such as enabling individuals to gather evidence for legal purposes, document important conversations, or protect themselves in certain situations. It is worth noting that even in one party consent states, there are limitations on the use and dissemination of recorded conversations."

Please pay attention to that last sentence and consider Melissa's question - why do you want to record the board meeting and what will you do with it? If you can't answer that question from that board member and anyone else who attends (who might not want to be recorded either), perhaps you should skip it. What's wrong with you bringing a notebook and taking down notes - it can be a bit tedious, but it'll force you to pay attention to what's being said.

This is a business meeting and although most people don't care about recordings because they know how to stay on topic and not muddy the waters by insults, cursing and that crap, it can also have a chilling effect on being candid about those issues. And how does anyone know you won't slice and dice the recording and then distribute that to embarrass or quote someone completely out of context?

So if the directors don't want to be recorded, you say no and an argument ensues, they could either have you removed or adjourn the meeting and reschedule. That could affect time-sensitive issues that should be addressed at that meeting, but couldn't get done because you know yer raghts and F everyone else...

In case you're wondering, this isn't related to open HOA board meetings - those statutes mean any HOA member can attend association meetings, usually regular board meetings, annual meetings and special homeowner meetings. They probably don't apply to executive sessions by the board, which are generally used to address sensitive issues like CCR violation appeals or delinquent accounts. Which is why it's best to have them sparingly.

Now that I know what a 1 party state is........unless your association has a duly enacted rule prohibiting recording, they can't throw you out.

Members have a right to attend open board meetings. You have to be invited to the Jones' house. Unless there is a duly enacted rule that members can't record and a rule that they can be expelled from the meeting, he's OK.

how is recording a meeting equal to making a disturbance? We are an open meeting state and a 1party state. consent is not required of other parties as long as 1 party consents (me).

Incriminating how? Is this drama, or is the board violating criminal statutes, bylaws, covenants or civil statutes?

It seems clear that you do not like what the board is doing. In my experience the best HOA attorneys advise the quickest way to remedy this is by campaigning for the board with others who feel as you do, and aiming to win a majority of the seats. Like MarkM19 said in another thread. Are you going to do this?

Oops, you CAN'T touch someone.

You may record but is it admissable in court?

An open meeting recording made made by the board is an association record subject to copying. Even executive sessions minutes are discoverable in court. Since the board has the power of nonjudicial foreclosure, recording the board whether they like it or not is fair game. They can sell your house without going to court but members can't record them? I don't think so! If directors aren't willing to be transparent and on the record, they are in the wrong business.

Ever consider some people do not want recorded that may even be sitting in the audience? Do you have permission from everyone in the room to be recorded? There are people in professions that being recorded can effect their real jobs. That is whether or not their behavior deserves scrutiny.

I am against recording a meeting unless it is arranged by the board itself. It should be focused on them only. If this is how they want to take their notes for record keeping. Otherwise it is your narrative you are trying to record it is not the reality of what things are.

-- I agree the police do not have the authority to enforce HOA covenants, HOA bylaws or HOA rules. From my HOA experience and reports of others here, the typical cop is well-versed on the point.

-- In California the D-S site says civil trespass is enforced through litigation. However where I am, the police will come and complete a certain form to get the ball rolling for a civil no trespass order.

-- I was thinking about how I would vote, as a director, if this situation presented itself. Two possibilities come to mind. They would result in my voting in two different ways:

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The Board is rogue and violating, for one, bylaws in an obvious and hurtful way. The board is also using its power, and maybe even the HOA attorney, to harass owners. I would vote to allow recording and to inform all owners that recording was possible at any meeting. As is said: Sunshine sanitizes. People knowing they are being recorded could result in restoring some civility. I would try to support SamS10. I am sure it would be an unpleasant exchange between me and the rest of the directors, no doubt putting a target more firmly on my own back. I have been there.

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The Board is not rogue and works hard to comply with the bylaws et cetera. Directors are often harassed, but the board and other agents of the HOA never harass anyone. They are professionals and know to ignore "noise." I would vote for a rule prohibiting recording, because a number of owners and directors said, unsurprisingly, they would feel "chilled" from speaking if they were being recorded. Also even with a "no post to social media" rule, one never knows who is going to hear a recording later on. MelissaP1's reasoning is as good as any I have seen.

I for one would not vote for a BOD Member that was against audio/video recording. I am on my BOD and I would welcome it.

we record all meetings that are done via Zoom. If anyone doesnt' like that, they are free to not participate.

The condo association where I am an owner records every meeting but does not use zoom. They post the recordings on the members only area of the website for three days after the meeting. Then it is taken down. This system works great. They even make people asking questions go up to a podium so they can be seen by the camera.