Q & A

Q: We have a renter in our HOA who is claiming that he and any other guest, relative, or tenant who wants to come to our board meetings can do so. He states this is because the statute does not …

Q: When a homeowners’ association holds an open board meeting, do they have the right to restrict that meeting to virtual attendance by homeowners, or should the meeting be open to homeowners to attend in person as well? (P.T., …

Q: My condominium association recently hired a security service to post guards at our gated community’s entrance and patrol the grounds. The board’s goal in hiring them was to address owners’ concerns about the rising number of crimes in …

Q: I was unable to find any information on spending limits in our condominium documents for discretionary projects not included in the budget. I also did not find a process in place for presenting these projects to owners for …

Q: In the back of my mind, I recall the board, about 10 years ago, filed some sort of “affirmation” of the governing documents. I cannot seem to find the law that tells how often this happens. Is it every …

Q: Our HOA has been searching for information regarding the percentage required for votes to make changes to common areas when the covenants are silent. Our documents require a two-thirds vote of members for amendments to governing documents, but nothing …

Q: My HOA collected 300 dollars to build a community dock that was voted on by the owners. There are apparently issues getting a permit, but the information is vague. How long can an association hold homeowners’ money? I …

Q: Can you comment on the new laws that apply to homeowners’ associations regarding parking vehicles in driveways? Does this law include boat trailers? (H B., via e-mail)

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Q: As a unit owner, I have come across a provision in our condominium documents that is unclear about maintenance responsibilities. This ambiguity has sparked different interpretations, resulting in disagreements. What is the best way to clarify this provision …

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 …

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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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 …