Matthew Moodhe
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Does HOA have right to trim overhanging branches from neighboring property?Jul 15, 2025 10:49 am - A townhouse owner wants to know whether the association can trim encroaching trees/bushes from a neighbor's property after giving written notice.
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When a condo owner dies alone: What’s next?Jul 11, 2025 6:31 am - If a condo owner without heirs or emergency contact information dies in their unit, what steps can the property manager or board take after the body has been removed?
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Condo boards navigate quorum rules and bylaw adoptionJun 26, 2025 6:45 am - In this week’s Condo Talk, Matthew Moodhe answers questions about quorum rules and HOA bylaw adoptions.
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The difference between commissions and committees in HOAsJun 21, 2025 7:26 am - Many HOAs establish what are actually commissions and call them “committees” in error. The improper delegation of board authority to a committee or commission can undermine the legality of actions taken by that group.
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Golf-course-loving HOA residents concerned about possible closureJun 12, 2025 8:28 pm - What happens when the golf course associated with an HOA closes and the land sold for new homes. Golf-loving residents have some concerns.
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Unit owners rise up, demand a special meeting on amendmentJun 05, 2025 8:01 pm - Is the board obligated to conduct a special board meeting on an amendment that board members disagree with? That depends. If 20 percent of unit owners signed a petition requesting one, then yes.
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How to handle owners using guest parking spacesMay 29, 2025 3:04 pm - Condo owners are using guest parking spaces and it’s causing problems for the board. How can the board address this, short of having the cars towed?
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Association boards should perform legal audit annuallyMay 22, 2025 7:35 pm - Each year, a condominium or homeowner association board should conduct a legal audit of its corporate procedures and activities. It’s a process that the board can do on its own for the most, or with minimal assistance of third parties, and it can be very revealing.
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Emergency contact info for occupants at issueMay 15, 2025 4:48 pm - I am on the board for my condominium association. We require information about who owns a unit and/or who will be living in it. Our manager says we cannot require unit owners or renters to provide emergency contact information, such as someone to call in the event the owner/renter can’t be reached and an emergency issue arises with their unit. Is this correct? Is there a law that prevents us from requiring emergency contact information?
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Board election can proceed with write-in candidatesMay 08, 2025 8:14 pm - The deadline for candidate submission for two open condo board seats has come and gone with no candidates emerging. Will the board need to postpone the annual election?