24 Aug 2007 10:07 AM:

Many interesting points raised in this forum but can I add a comment or two about the building of extra bits on the outside of your property. If you intend to build anything that changes the appearance/skyline of your property you need a 100% agreement with the community before you start work. If you don't have this you run the risk of a single owner complaining and asking a Judge to order you to take it all down. A president cannot give permission to carry out any action that requires a decision at an General Meeting - Presidents must essentially carry out the wishes of the community - the president/committee has no executive powers It is also very wise to ask if a building permit etc is required in case your pet project endangers an adjacent property. Probably unlikely in the case of a car port patio etc but who knows? This is straight out of the Horizontal Property Law and cannot be changed by a House Rule. I think - not too sure here - that a new house rule or a change to a house rule requires a unanimous vote at a general meeting Your administrator should advise you on all these points. As far as presidents appointed by drawing lots - the job of president is largely influenced by the work of the administrator - get a good one and the presidents job is straight-forward and rewarding. Beware of presidents who collect proxy votes to remain in office - and ask them why they wish to be a permanent president! - Hope this helps - RM


This message was last edited by rufusmarbella on 8/24/2007.
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