Question:
My HOA is not performing its duty to the satisfaction of at least one homeowner. As such, there seems to be a personality conflict between this homeowner and the president of the HOA, and not much HOA business is getting done. It has become impossible to have meetings that do not end in someone storming out. The homeowners are at a loss as to what can legally be done. In reviewing the CCRs, there does not seem to be anything useful for this situation. We need help. What would you suggest?
– Joyce
Answer:
Hi Joyce,
The Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act Section 64.90.445(2)(a) provides that the board may expel or prohibit attendance by any person who, after warning by the chair of the meeting, disrupts the meeting. This may help the association conduct more productive meetings.
As for resolving the matter at hand, Section 64.90.685(2) states that parties to disputes arising under this chapter or the governing documents may agree at any time to resolve the dispute by any form of binding or nonbinding alternative dispute resolution. In this case, it may be a good idea to find state dispute resolution centers that can help. For further guidance, kindly consult a lawyer.
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