Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Missouri

Lot Owner's Association

My dauther bought a house for us, her mom and dad and there is a voluntary lot owner's association. She pays annual dues to them, plus road fees. There are no covenants or restrictions on her property. It is a fully voluntary association for community improvements. I attend the meetings. My daughter lives many miles away. They have recently told me I am merely a guest here and not a lot owner and cannot vote or have say in community activities. My question is, must they respect a power of attorney if executed by my dauther? They say no. The property owner must be present to vote and no proxy is allowed. They told me I am merely a guest and must abide by their decisions. I've signed nothing and my dauther has signed nothing. They have no authority for anything at all. Must they recognize my daughers power of attorney?


Asked on 9/02/07, 6:15 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony DeWitt Bartimus, Frickleton Robertson & Gorny, PC

Re: Lot Owner's Association

Unless their rules and bylaws specifically say that no power of attorney will be recognized, a power of attorney makes you legally empowered to act for your daughter in this situation, and they cannot refuse to permit this. If they do, you can take them to court.

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Answered on 9/04/07, 9:57 am


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