Q: The manager of our homeowners’ association told the board that it was obligated to put the “MRTA issue” on the agenda for its annual meeting. When pressed for further details, she said it is a complicated real estate …
Director Compensation Questioned
Q: Can directors of a homeowners’ association get paid for their services? As a board member, I do all the administrative tasks for free and think I should be paid for it. (S.H., via e-mail)
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HOA Board Education Requirements Questioned
Q: Can you provide an overview of the new law on education requirements for board members of a homeowners’ association? (G.A., via e-mail)
A: Section 720.3033(1), of the Florida Homeowners’ Association Act is very poorly written …
Corporate Transparency Act Saga Continues
On March 2, 2025, the United States Department of Treasury issued the following press release:
“The Treasury Department is announcing today that, with respect to the Corporate Transparency Act, not only will it not enforce any penalties or …
Litigation Threats by Unit Owner Unsettling
Q: How can condominium associations handle a unit owner who frequently threatens lawsuits against the association and its board members, especially when these actions seem frivolous and disrupt our ability to manage the community? (S.M., via e-mail)
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Condominium “Alternative Dispute Resolution” Explained
Q: What is “ADR?” Our condominium association is currently involved in a legal dispute and has been told we “have to go through ADR” before we can go to court.” (J.D., via e-mail)
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Condo Voting Terminology Explained
Q: Can you provide clarification on what constitutes a “quorum” of condominium unit owners. We sometimes struggle to distinguish between a majority of owners and a quorum. Could you explain how voting interests relate to quorum requirements? (J.D., via e-mail) …
Conflict of Interest Laws Explained
Q: What constitutes a conflict of interest for a board member in their role of representing and making decisions on behalf of the condominium association? (S.W., via e-mail)
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Enforcement Consistency Issues Explored
I am on the board of a 54 home HOA. One of the owners has basically all plants in his front yard. That has been that way since I moved into the community 14 years ago. I don’t believe …
Ideal Board Composition Questioned
Q: During our recent condominium association board meeting, we received questions about how the number of board members impacts our effectiveness. Is having an odd number of members important to avoid tie votes? And, does having an even number, …