[WSBARP] Transferring HOA to a property management company by board vote?

[Britt, Christopher]

>From a brain wiser than mine:  " the HOA can only delegate those duties
that are delegable, but cannot abdicate its responsibilities."

Christopher G. Britt, M.A., J.D.

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On Fri, Mar 3, 2023 at 12:06 PM Michael Brandt <mbrandt at brandtlawgroup.com>
wrote:

> Tom:
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> This is likely a decision regarding whether to hire a community
> association management company rather than continue to self managed the
> HOA.  If the association members decide to afford it, it is generally a
> great idea.
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> *From:* wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <
> wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> *On Behalf Of *Tom Lee
> *Sent:* Thursday, March 2, 2023 6:32 PM
> *To:* WSBA Real Property Listserv <wsbarp at lists.wsbarppt.com>
> *Subject:* [WSBARP] Transferring HOA to a property management company by
> board vote?
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> Listmates,
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> A small condo complex has the HOA board president proposing that the HOA
> be transferred over to a property management company. Before I did some
> digging here, I wanted to ask if anyone has ever heard of this, and whether
> this is even legal.
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> All advice and pointers are appreciated.
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> Best,
>
> Tom
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