Condo Bylaws

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Whether you’re considering moving into a condo or you’re serving on a condo board, you may have run into what many people refer to as a “condo commando.” These are the individuals who feel as if they create all the condo bylaws, and are often so intimidating that others don’t question their reign. By understanding condo commandos, you can see why they’re not always the best enforcer of the condo bylaws.

What Exactly is a Condo Commando?

Typically, this kind of person serves on the condo board and may even be the president of the board. They have a “know it all” attitude and really leave others feeling like they have no voice in important matters. It can be difficult to deal with these types of people, but it can be done.

While excellent and dedicated condo directors can make changes for the best and can lead with a shining example, there are some that simply want everything done his or her way. The problem with this is that condo boards are created for a reason. Condo buildings are typically multi-million dollar holdings and one person with a dictator desire could put it at risk. It’s important to deal with them and ensure that everyone on the board has an equal voice and opinion in important matters including amending and interpreting the condo bylaws.

Take Action but follow your Condo Bylaws

Whether you’re on the board or you’re an owner of a condo in the unit, it’s important to take action if a condo commando is trying to take over. You can be successful if others have issues with this person as well, and they see the potential damage the individual could inflict. One great way to deal with this type of person is to create a petition asking the condo commando to resign. If they should refuse to resign, then the board should be willing to back up their petition by forcing them out of his or her position of reign.  Make sure you are checking your condo bylaws to abide by them to a “T.”

If you don’t feel as though things are bad enough for a resignation, you can create a petition for them to hear your demands.  This could include you and other homeowners presenting a united front with the board once a decision has been voted on. It could include the demand that everyone has an equal opportunity to speak and to voice his or her opinion. Simply state the demands that you’ll require if this person is to remain in his or her position of power.

By taking control of an ugly situation in your Condominium Association quickly, you can ensure that minimal damage is done under his or her power all by abiding by the condo bylaws. It’s important that board members have equal say and that important issues involve everyone.

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