Matthew Moodhe
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Can board remove swimming pool without owner approval?Sep 03, 2025 12:57 pm - Our condominium’s swimming pool is old and in need of costly repairs. Can the board remove it without owner approval?
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Condo boards not required to provide year-to-date financials with annual budgetAug 22, 2025 6:00 am - Condo boards must provide an annual accounting of expenses but not a year-to-date report when proposing a budget.
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Can association force owner to mow their lawn?Aug 20, 2025 2:31 pm - I live next door to an empty lot that is always filled with overgrown weeds. Can the association force this lot owner to cut their grass and maintain the property?
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Tips on streamlining your association’s board meetingsAug 06, 2025 3:15 pm - Association board meetings don’t have to be three hours long. However, we often hear from clients that each board meeting takes several hours. Here are some hints to streamline the meeting process.
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Condo board member cannot give voting proxy, but can attend meetings virtuallyJul 30, 2025 2:23 pm - I am on the board of my condominium association and I cannot attend some board meetings in-person due to my work schedule. Can I give my proxy to another board member to vote on my behalf on association matters?
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Community association proposes buyer fee changesJul 23, 2025 1:15 pm - A community association wants to change its declaration to establish a buyer/new member fee based on a percentage of the gross selling price, in addition to an existing seller resale fee.
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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.