condo question

[wmadden]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
Missouri law

Couple marries. Wife comes into the marriage with a condo, which remains titled solely in her name. Husband moves into it, and it is the family residence. I understand that Missouri regards this as non-marital property. What is the relationship between husband and homeowner's association? Is he automatically given status under wife's contract? Assume no restrictions on marriage in association bylaws. I assume there are rights present, but under what theory?

 

[colourfastt]

Generally speaking, only the owner of record can vote in regards to the HOA (annual meeting, board of directors election, etc.). However, if the owner of record is a couple (or more), then one owner must be appointed by selection of the unit owners to vote that unit's vote. I hope this helps.

 

[HomeGuru]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
Missouri law

Couple marries. Wife comes into the marriage with a condo, which remains titled solely in her name. Husband moves into it, and it is the family residence. I understand that Missouri regards this as non-marital property. What is the relationship between husband and homeowner's association? Is he automatically given status under wife's contract? Assume no restrictions on marriage in association bylaws. I assume there are rights present, but under what theory?

**A: the answer is no. He would have to have legal title in order to have legal status (ie. voting rights etc.) with the HOA.