[hoa_newbie]

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Our HOA board has been having private meetings after the public meetings and its suspicious. I feel like their hiding something from us owners. Is this legal???

[markolaska]

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Those are called executive sessions. And yes, they are generally legal and normal unless your state laws or docs say otherwise.

[hoa_newbie]

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Is it not suspicious to you??? They could be thinking of ways to screw us over for all we know!!

[peggysus]

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It is normal for boards to meet in private to discuss sensitive issues. Unless you have evidence that they are doing something illegal, I think you should calm down and trust your board.

[hoa_newbie]

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Sensitive issues??? What could possibly be too sensitive that they cant share??

[peggysus]

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Things like ongoing litigation, delinquent homeowners, and other issues that deal with private or confidential information.

[scottstots]

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It just sounds like your board is doing its job. Don’t worry too much. But if you really wanna make sure, check your state laws and bylaws to see if executive sessions are permitted.

[RobHaas]

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Ask for minutes of the meetings. Check the HOA rules to see what is required as far as votes to pass anything requiring spending money such as special assessments then ask for financial statements.

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