AlexL1 (Florida)
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Posts: 305
Posted:
If a resident owner is delinquent in the payment of dues, can the HOA Board legitimately refuse to issue a pool key(for one example) to that person until they pay up what is owed?
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MaryA1 (Arizona)
Posts: 7,043
Posts: 7,043
Posted:
Alex,
Check your CCRs! In most instances a member who is delinquent is 'not in good standing' and often will be stripped of his right to vote in HOA elections and have use of amenities. If this is so stated in your CCRs then, yes, the pool key can be taken back or not issued at all.
Check your CCRs! In most instances a member who is delinquent is 'not in good standing' and often will be stripped of his right to vote in HOA elections and have use of amenities. If this is so stated in your CCRs then, yes, the pool key can be taken back or not issued at all.
SusanW1 (Michigan)
Posts: 5,202
Posts: 5,202
Posted:
You Floridians may have different rules, but a Member's basic right to cast a vote should really never be taken away.
All the perks, OK.
But voting rights are sacroscant to being a member, IMHO.
All the perks, OK.
But voting rights are sacroscant to being a member, IMHO.
SheliaH (Indiana)
Posts: 6,964
Posts: 6,964
Posted:
In our HOA, a delinquency means the homeowner loses access to amenities AND voting privileges until the fees are brought current. This is written in our CCRs.
I understand some people may balk at losing the voting privileges, but frankly if that homeowner can't be bothered to pay on time or at least come up with a payment plan, I don't think he or she has a right to cast in a vote that's going to affect me, especially when I'm busting my arse getting the bills paid.
I understand some people may balk at losing the voting privileges, but frankly if that homeowner can't be bothered to pay on time or at least come up with a payment plan, I don't think he or she has a right to cast in a vote that's going to affect me, especially when I'm busting my arse getting the bills paid.
If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do not say it. Marcus Aurelius
BrianB (California)
Posts: 2,820
Posts: 2,820
Posted:
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Posted By SusanW1 on 04/03/2009 5:45 AM
You Floridians may have different rules, but a Member's basic right to cast a vote should really never be taken away.
All the perks, OK.
But voting rights are sacroscant to being a member, IMHO.
You Floridians may have different rules, but a Member's basic right to cast a vote should really never be taken away.
All the perks, OK.
But voting rights are sacroscant to being a member, IMHO.
In my former HOA, voting was just about the only privilege one had that meant anything, and could be taken away. I think it's pretty common to have it written in the docs that only members in good standing can vote... Even in the US, your right to vote is removed if you break the law (some), why shouldn't it be removed if you break your contract?
I pay my dues, I get to vote. I steal money from the HOA, why should I get to vote?
MicheleD (Kentucky)
Posts: 4,491
Posts: 4,491
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Quote:
Posted By BrianB on 04/03/2009 1:27 PM
Posted By SusanW1 on 04/03/2009 5:45 AM
You Floridians may have different rules, but a Member's basic right to cast a vote should really never be taken away.
All the perks, OK.
But voting rights are sacroscant to being a member, IMHO.
You Floridians may have different rules, but a Member's basic right to cast a vote should really never be taken away.
All the perks, OK.
But voting rights are sacroscant to being a member, IMHO.
In my former HOA, voting was just about the only privilege one had that meant anything, and could be taken away. I think it's pretty common to have it written in the docs that only members in good standing can vote... Even in the US, your right to vote is removed if you break the law (some), why shouldn't it be removed if you break your contract?
I pay my dues, I get to vote. I steal money from the HOA, why should I get to vote?
I completely second every thing you said, Brian.
Voting rights are sacrosanct to being a paid-up member, IMHO.
SteveM9 (Massachusetts)
Posts: 3,699
Posts: 3,699
Posted:
Its pretty common to deny a member who has not paid dues (not in good standing) access to common areas. But it all depends on your condo docs.
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