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I’ve lived in my condo for a little over 3 years now and I’m concerned about how my condo association is being run.

1. We haven’t met for 3 years and we JUST now began to have meetings.
2. We have a “head” of our condo association. We don’t seem to have a Board of Directors.
3. At one point there was a some water coming into the house after a significant snowfall (roof dam). The Head of the condo association just immediately instituted an emergency $5K assessment on all the condo residences. No vote.
4. As I stated in point – we’ve just now begun to have meetings. The “Head” of our condo association has appointed someone as his “secretary”.

is it just me or does this sound fishy?

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Hi,

Your concerns highlight several red flags that suggest your condo association may not be operating effectively or transparently. Regular meetings are typically required to ensure homeowner participation, yet your association hasn’t met in three years, undermining transparency and accountability. Additionally, condo associations are generally run by a Board of Directors, not a single “head.” This lack of a board structure prevents checks and balances, which are essential for fair governance.

The “head” imposing a $5,000 emergency assessment without a vote raises further concerns, as assessments usually require board consultation or at least notification. Furthermore, the appointment of a “secretary” by one individual, rather than through a formal board vote, suggests a lack of due process. Reviewing your governing documents, consulting other owners, and seeking legal advice could help address these issues and ensure the association is managed in the best interest of all residents.

Hope this helps.

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