Supreme Court sides with homeowners association in records dispute – Riverhead News ReviewMore than a year after three homeowners at a 55-and-older community in Calverton filed a petition against their homeowners association alleging the group broke state law, a state Supreme Court justice has ruled against the homeowners and dismissed the proceedings, according to court documents.
Condo Culture: The record holder has left the buildingOur property manager has resigned and left us without proper records
Owners have a right to see financial recordsQ: I am the treasurer of a town house condominium association. I have repeatedly asked to see the state and federal income tax returns filed by the association, only to be told that it is confidential information. I cannot even find out who signed the tax returns.
Homeowner has right to see budgetQ: Last October, our homeowners association board approved as much as a $100,000 loan that was to be repaid by the end of the 2011-2012 budget year, which ended Feb. 28. The loan was to specifically pay a community and a golf course water bill.
Joe Adams: Condo Act is vague about making records availableQ: In a recent column, you wrote that an "official record" had to be made available within five working days from the date of receipt of a request. Doesn't the association have 10 business days to comply with a written request for documents? – V.G.
Homeowner association members should request documents regularlyQuestion: My homeowner association board of directors keeps owners in the dark and treats its actions and duties as if they were secrets to be kept from owners. I keep asking my board for documents, and the directors act as if they don't know what I'm talking about.
John C. Goede: As an advisory committee member, do I have the right to see the documents that are mailed to the owners?Editor’s note:Responding to questions about Florida community law, this is a series of columns by attorneys at Goede & Adamczyk, PLLC a full-service law firm with a focus on condominium and homeowner association law, real estate law, litigation, estate planning and business law. With offices in Naples and Miami, the firm represents community associations throughout Florida.
MAYFIELD COVE ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION v. HADALLER - Filed: February 28, 2012.John J. Hadaller (Appearing Pro Se), 135 Virginia Lee Lane, Mossyrock, WA, 98564, Counsel for Appellant. David Allen Lowe, Lowe Graham Jones PLLC, 701 5th Ave Ste 4800, Seattle, WA, 98104-7009, Counsel for Respondent. Following a bench trial, the trial court entered a declaratory judgment finding that Mayfield Cove Estates Homeowners Association (HOA) had ownership, management, and control over a water system servicing the subdivision.
Board refuses to let owners view contractsQ: I requested copies of three association contracts from the board of managers. I have concerns about the cost and responsibilities stated in the contracts. The board refused my request, stating that the details of the contracts are proprietary. The board has also not communicated with the owners regarding the process to share information concerning the association.
