At the same time, Mr. Sladkus said, while most co-op bylaws provide for voting to be by voice vote, the shareholders almost always demand a vote by written ballot to preserve anonymity.
Their posh gym, the Multnomah Athletic Club, barred Wiederhorn from its grounds, as its bylaws provide for the expulsion of felons.
Bylaws provide for the issuance of stock and its transfer.
Under the circumstances described by the letter-writer, however, he said, unless the bylaws provide otherwise, it would appear the unit owner would be responsible for repairing the ceiling.
While the bylaws provide that each unit owner is entitled to one vote, he said, they apparently do not impose any restrictions on, or qualifications for, voters.
"And most bylaws provide that such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld".
Most bylaws provide that more than 50 percent of the outstanding shares constitute a quorum, and that amending the bylaws would require either a majority or a supermajority — typically, two-thirds or three-quarters, Mr. Krauss said.
So, unless the bylaws provide otherwise, the letter writer would have to contribute to the elevator overhaul.
"The co-op can incorporate provisions for such electronic meetings in its bylaws and provide for notice of such meetings to be given by e-mail," Ms. Talel said.
