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title: Can future board members use HOA funds for legal advise?
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# Can future board members use HOA funds for legal advise?

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## What do you think? Question:

We had a corrupt board President & Treasurer and were able to flip the board in July. We engaged the assistance of a lawyer prior to election. Now that we are on the board, can we use homeowner funds to pay for legal advise prior to getting elected?  Vermont

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## What do you think? Answers (8)

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