QUESTION: Thanks to cumulative voting, an attorney whose home was heading into foreclosure got herself elected to the board. She then sued the board for failure to enforce the CC&Rs. She then demanded the association’s insurance represent her as she was doing this “for the good of the community.” Our insurance company declined with the explanation that “We don’t pay for people to sue us.” It makes one wish there was some kind of entrance exam before becoming an HOA owner.
ANSWER: As someone once noted, “Common sense is like deodorant–the people who need it most never use it.” The scenario you describe is exactly why associations should amend their bylaws to eliminate cumulative voting. It helps to keep some of the more ethically challenged owners off the board. Or, if they happen to get elected, they can more easily be removed by the membership.
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