QUESTION
Can a board member of our home owners association challenge the integrity of a homeowner in a public meeting?
Asked on Nov 15th, 2013 on Landlord and Tenant Law - Idaho
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Business Law Attorney serving Bingham Farms, MI
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Yes they can but they can also be sued for slander and the homeowners association can also be a defendant unless they distance themselves from the statements.
Answered on Nov 20th, 2013 at 11:33 AM
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Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
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Yes, Integrity of any witness in any hearing is an issue.
Answered on Nov 20th, 2013 at 11:15 AM
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Peters Law, PLLC
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Sure. Just like the homeowner can challenge the board member's integrity. Crap comes out in meetings. Now, if someone states that the other person is an embezzler or a murderer with no basis for the statement, that could be slander. If one person states that he believes the other person is not trustworthy, that is opinion and is generally not actionable.
Answered on Nov 20th, 2013 at 8:55 AM