Q & A

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 …

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 …

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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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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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) …