Sooner or later most every homeowners association is faced with the question of whether or not to amend its legal documents. Here are some common questions and answers:

1. Are associations legally required to amend their documents? No, but:

• Directors can be misled as to their duties and responsibilities by relying on outdated provisions.
• The legal documents may provide certain time limits for notices of meetings that may no longer be practical or required by law.
• Members may be misled into believing the documents accurately describe members' rights and obligations, legal procedures, etc.
• Documents may fail to take advantage of liberalized rules regarding meetings, director proxies, participation by members, telephone meetings, mail balloting, etc.

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