[Datafeed]

Hi,

Can you be on the HOA board as a renter? Can the owner give you POA to represent them as in other states?

[BBMW]

Probably controlled by the bylaws of the HOA corp. You need to look at those first.

[UTES]

Yeah, it's probably a bylaws issue. Even though I tend to keep up with condo issues in LV, I don't know what's standard across the board.

I do know that with my particular condo's HOA the owner relinquishes all rights to the renter - even access to the property except as approved per instance through the HOA. They don't want multiple people running around blurring the lines of authority and dragging HOA staff into disputes. So, my HOA made the decision you either have full rights or none at all.

Bill

[cully]

IMO, the renter status would not get you on the HOA board, nor truly in the HOA because the letters stand for HomeOWNERS Association.

However, your power of attorney (not to be confused with the 'poa' that stands for 'property owners association') might get you in there. It may even be that bylaws have not thought to address this. But it would be an interesting thing to look into. Let us know how you do on this.

I believe some HOA meetings allow a variety of parties to be in the audience, owner, tenant, guest visiting a home and tagging along. But restrictions could be on who comments during any structured comment period.

[vegaslocal55]

Who would dare own a place in a community where renters make the financial decisions (which would mean the owners would be the ones charged)? From a renter's standpoint there'd be no loss in raising monthly dues, adding amenities, etc. Doesn't make sense, right?
In the last 2 communities I've lived renters aren't even allowed to attend meetings.

[orca17]

Originally Posted by vegaslocal55

Who would dare own a place in a community where renters make the financial decisions (which would mean the owners would be the ones charged)?

Bingo.

I am an HOA member in a housing community, and renters cannot serve on our board.

[Datafeed]

it's legally murky, but if an owner grants one power of attorney said person is legally acting in that person's stead.

i certainy understand the merits of not allowing a renter on the board though. he has little direct fiduciary interest.

[lvoc]

Originally Posted by Datafeed

it's legally murky, but if an owner grants one power of attorney said person is legally acting in that person's stead.

i certainy understand the merits of not allowing a renter on the board though. he has little direct fiduciary interest.

A power of attorney may not override the CC&Rs. One can prevent delegation. I have never seen an HOA with renters on the board but I do suspect some HOAs would love it. The biggest problem with HOA boards is still getting people willing to serve. Particular on small development boards.