Matthew Moodhe
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How can our condo association update outdated declaration?Jan 27, 2026 10:28 am - The governing documents for our condominium association are about 25 years old and contain outdated references. Can you describe the process to update the declaration?
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Who is responsible for damages caused by roof ice damming?Jan 21, 2026 1:26 pm - We’ve recently received many questions from condominium owners regarding roof ice damming and water staining or damage to interior ceilings or walls in their units.
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Should condo board member use work email for association matters?Jan 14, 2026 2:23 pm - Is it a good idea for a condo board member to communicate about association matters using their work e-mail?
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Can condo board discontinue unit owner forum at meetings?Jan 05, 2026 1:30 pm - Our board of directors just issued a statement saying that it will no longer include a homeowner's forum at the beginning of board meetings. Is this legal?
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Are proxies counted toward a quorum at association meeting?Dec 31, 2025 3:10 pm - Very few owners attend the annual meeting of our association; most contribute via a proxy. Are the proxies counted toward a quorum?
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Does association have to comply with utility company’s request?Dec 22, 2025 4:21 pm - Our homeowner’s association board recently received a request from a utility company to temporarily use part of our common area to access utility infrastructure in the existing public utility easement. They also want to use part of our common area to store equipment during the project.
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Do newly elected condo board members assume their positions immediately?Dec 17, 2025 10:28 am - Our condominium board recently held annual elections. Do the new board members take their board positions immediately or do they have to wait until the next scheduled meeting?
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Can condo association charge for copies of documents?Dec 09, 2025 4:48 pm - I recently requested copies of our condominium association’s monthly financial statement. My request was initially denied, then they said I’d have to pay $10 for the two-page document.
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Contracts for common element repairs must be approved by board majorityDec 03, 2025 1:40 pm - One of our condo board officers directs the manager to sign agreements with contractors to perform repairs to the common elements without prior notification to the other board members or a formal board approval.
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What happens if a board does not adopt a budget?Nov 25, 2025 4:37 pm - What happens if a board does not adopt an annual budget?