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The Statutory Similarities and Differences Applicable to Condominium, Cooperative and Homeowners’ Associations

Electronic voting continues to become an increasingly attractive option for community associations. The benefits of electronic voting are many and include the following: (i) allowing members to cast their votes from an electronic device anywhere with an internet connection; (ii) helping associations achieve quorum requirements because an electronic vote counts as the member being in attendance at the meeting; (iii) automating the counting and collection of votes thereby reducing the potential for errors associated with manual counting ballots; and (iv) saving associations money by reducing costs associated with the cost of printing and mailing of paper ballots and associated paperwork.

Despite the many benefits of electronic voting, many associations still insist on voting the old-fashioned way and are reluctant to adopt electronic voting. However, as further discussed below, adopting electronic voting is not a complicated endeavor.

So, how can an association adopt electronic voting? In short, at a properly noticed board meeting, the board of directors (the board) of the association must…

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