Multifamily Is Not A Customer. It Is A Governance System.

How condominium ownership is legally structured — and why it matters for charging decisions.

Property owned jointly by all unit owners — including parking garages, electrical rooms, and common corridors.

Areas assigned for the exclusive use of one unit, but owned by the association. Many parking spaces fall into this category.

How parking spaces are categorized — deeded, limited common element, or licensed — determines who has authority to install charging.

How the board of directors is constituted, what authority it holds, and how decisions are made on behalf of the association.

The role of architectural review, finance, and ad hoc committees in channeling resident requests into board-ready recommendations.

The relationship between the board and the management company — authority boundaries, operational responsibilities, and project coordination.

The legal obligation board members carry to act in the financial and operational interest of all owners — including on infrastructure decisions.

A professional assessment of building systems, their remaining useful life, and the reserves required to fund future capital replacements.

A charge levied against unit owners to fund capital expenditures not covered by reserves — one of the primary funding mechanisms for EV infrastructure.

The percentage of votes required to approve different categories of decisions — capital expenditures, governing document amendments, and major contracts each have different thresholds.

Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions — the foundational legal document governing what owners can and cannot do with their property and common areas.

Board-adopted operational policies that govern day-to-day conduct. More easily amended than CC&Rs, and a common vehicle for EV charging policies.

The committee responsible for evaluating proposed modifications to common areas and unit exteriors — often the first stop for EV charging requests.

A formal written decision adopted by the board — the standard mechanism for authorizing expenditures, approving policies, and directing management.

The minimum number of board members or owners required to be present before a valid vote can be taken. Without quorum, no binding decisions can be made.