Q: I am writing regarding your recent series of articles on the new condominium legislation.
You have stated that the new law imposes term limits of eight years. Our current bylaws impose
a …
Term Limits in Bylaws Trump Statute
Owner’s Don’t Have Right to Call in to Board Meetings
Q: My condominium association is mostly composed of seasonal owners and every member of the board leaves town for the summer. At the last board meeting, the board announced that it intends to post notice of upcoming board …
Legislative Review Wrap-Up
This week we conclude our annual review of 2018 legislation affecting Florida community associations, with a review of the amendments to Chapter 712 of the Florida Statutes, the Marketable Record Title Act, or MRTA, which become effective on October 1, …
Legislative Review Continues
Today’s column continues our annual review of legislation affecting Florida community associations, effective July 1, 2018.
E-Mail Communication by HOA Board Members
- Members of the board may use e-mail as a means of …
Continuing Legislative Review
Today’s column is the fourth installment of our annual review of the new laws affecting community associations and will continue our review of the new laws affecting cooperatives, which will become effective July 1, 2018. So far we have looked …
Continuing Legislative Review
Today’s column is the third installment of our annual review of the new laws affecting condominium associations and will begin to review the new laws affecting cooperatives, which will become effective July 1, 2018. So far we have looked at …
Legislative Review Continues
Today’s column is the second installment of our annual review of legislation affecting community associations in Florida. Last week, we reviewed changes to the condominium laws involving official records, websites, financial reports, meeting notices and term limits. Today continues a …
Time for Annual Legislative Review
Today begins our annual review of new legislation affecting community associations in Florida. The main piece of legislation derives from House Bill 81, which will become law on July 1, 2018. HB 841 affects condominiums, cooperatives and homeowners’ associations. We …
Owners Cannot Use E-Mail to Vote
Q: My condominium is taking a vote to authorize renovations to our lobby. Could the board e-mail the owners for their votes instead of holding a meeting? Are owners allowed to vote using e-mail? (S.B. via e-mail) …
Owners Generally Do Not Have the Right to Approve the Annual Budget
Q: Do condominium owners have a say in approving the annual budget? (D.J. via e-mail)
A: Unit owners do not have the right to adopt or approve a proposed budget …