What should we allow posted on our association bulletin board?
I recently received an email from a condominium board member whose association is dealing with an issue of what information should be allowed on bulletin boards.
Obviously, many communities have bulletin boards in their lobbies or common areas. Typically, Associations use the boards to post meeting agendas, reminders about upcoming events, units for sale, renovations and other worthy information for members. But letting members post on bulletin boards can cause problems and it is important for the Association to pass community bulletin board rules to prevent bulletin board problems.
These rules should include banning material that may violate Fair Housing laws, banning postings related to illegal or illegitimate activity, banning profane and pornographic material, requiring postings to be approved by the Board of Directors, limiting the size of postings, as well as only allowing the manager to place and remove postings. I would advise any association board to consult with a knowledgeable community association attorney with respect to any rules to be published, especially in relation to making sure Fair Housing Laws are followed.