HOAs and condominiums in Rensselaer County follow NY Not-for-Profit Corporation Law (Article 6) or Condominium Act (RPL Article 9-B). Boards must hold annual meetings, allow member inspection of records, and comply with their governing declaration and bylaws.
Most Rensselaer County HOAs are organized under NY Not-for-Profit Corporation Law (NPCL) Article 6 — requiring annual member meetings (NPCL §603), a board elected per bylaws, and written notice of meetings (10-50 days in advance under §605). Condominiums follow NY Real Property Law Article 9-B (the Condominium Act), with governance by the declaration and by-laws filed in the Rensselaer County Clerk's office. Members have the right to inspect books and records under NPCL §621 upon written demand for a proper purpose. Board members owe fiduciary duties (NPCL §717). Quorum, voting, and proxy rules are set in bylaws; default is majority present.
Improper notice or record-keeping: member can sue to compel compliance; court may order new election. Fiduciary breach: personal liability for directors under NPCL §720. Attorney fees possible if bylaws authorize.
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