Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Massachusetts
If a person doesn't vote, is it considered a yes or no when counting the votes
Asked on 2/16/11, 3:07 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Neither, they have abstained. If you have 5 people and 2 vote yes and 1 votes no and two attend and do not vote, the vote fails for not getting 3 of 5 votes needed.
Whether someone votes or not, you need at least a majority of those who attend a meeting (assuming a quorum) to pass a vote. If you do not have a quorum, then there is no vote to be taken but to adjourn a meeting. I assume you are asking about votes of a Condo Board or Condo unit owners. If you need assistance please feel free to contact me.
Answered on 2/16/11, 4:21 pm