WindyCityWoman
Junior Member
What is the name of your state? Illinois
Our 2005 approved budget included funds to have the drain pipes cleaned, which has been done on an annual basis, as instructed by previous management and plumping companies. When this was not done for about three years, a couple units on the second floor experienced backup into
units (sinks and showers); one person's carpet was soiled (and was cleaned by two board members at that time). In spring 2005, A new president came on the Board, along with a new owner. The president refuses to have the drain pipes cleaned in this calendar year (although it was in the August meeting minutes that it would be done before year end 2005). The president claims that it is an unnecessary expense costing $3,000 (the actual cost is about $1,800). The proposed 2006 budget does not have a line item for this procedure and it will likely be approved by the board soon. We no longer have full service management to consult regarding these matters. Here's the question: If a budget has been approved, isn't there a legal obligation on the part of the current board members to carry out the procedures that have been planned and approved the year before? I believe that not doing this poses a health/safety risk to owners, not to mention possible damage to their units. I appreciate any advice you can give concerning this matter.
Our 2005 approved budget included funds to have the drain pipes cleaned, which has been done on an annual basis, as instructed by previous management and plumping companies. When this was not done for about three years, a couple units on the second floor experienced backup into
units (sinks and showers); one person's carpet was soiled (and was cleaned by two board members at that time). In spring 2005, A new president came on the Board, along with a new owner. The president refuses to have the drain pipes cleaned in this calendar year (although it was in the August meeting minutes that it would be done before year end 2005). The president claims that it is an unnecessary expense costing $3,000 (the actual cost is about $1,800). The proposed 2006 budget does not have a line item for this procedure and it will likely be approved by the board soon. We no longer have full service management to consult regarding these matters. Here's the question: If a budget has been approved, isn't there a legal obligation on the part of the current board members to carry out the procedures that have been planned and approved the year before? I believe that not doing this poses a health/safety risk to owners, not to mention possible damage to their units. I appreciate any advice you can give concerning this matter.