When purchasing a condo we were required to submit a board package, which is normal. We were told that once they are done, they will either shred it or give it back to you. After the purchase was complete, I had reached out to the management and asked that they return my board package so that I can shred it or keep it. The response I got was not what I was expecting. They are keeping my board... [more]
When purchasing a condo we were required to submit a board package, which is normal.
We were told that once they are done, they will either shred it or give it back to you.
After the purchase was complete, I had reached out to the management and asked that they return my board package so that I can shred it or keep it. The response I got was not what I was expecting. They are keeping my board package on file for future reference. I told them that I do not agree to them keeping it, and was told that I would be getting it back. There is a lot of personal information on there and I dont want that info sitting in some office, and :future reference part" kind of bothers me as well.
Can the management company keep my records? Can I ask for an independent audit report to see how secure my application is? I know I am being paranoid, but still....
thanks,
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Response by jelj13
about 11 years ago
Posts: 821
Member since: Sep 2011
Every member of the Board can get a copy of your package, so I'm not sure it's feasible to get them all back anyway. When I was on the Board, I used to shred the packages I received periodically. Most people don't want to store this stuff; too much paper.
Every member of the Board can get a copy of your package, so I'm not sure it's feasible to get them all back anyway. When I was on the Board, I used to shred the packages I received periodically. Most people don't want to store this stuff; too much paper.