Techniques for Soliciting Membership Approval of Amendments to Governing Documents

Homeowners associations frequently find it difficult, if not impossible, to obtain the consents of homeowners to proposed amendments to an Association’s governing documents. The difficulty in obtaining member consents is typically due to: (i) high voter approval requirements that are contained in the governing documents: (ii) general member apathy and lack of desire to become involved in the Association matters; (iii) absentee owners; (iv) poor internal management; and (v) insufficient communication about the necessity, effect, or merits of the proposed amendment.