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Category – Q&A (Question and Answer)
With today’s column, we will begin our annual review of recent Florida legislation affecting community associations. There were no changes to the statutes governing homeowners’ associations governed by Chapter 720 of the Florida Statutes, the Florida Homeowners’ Association Act. The …
Have you ever wondered if you recognize that stunning condo or picturesque community you see in a movie or TV? Take It To The Board host Donna DiMaggio Berger and Christina Labuzetta, owner of Location …
Q: What is the difference between a condominium association, a homeowners’ association, and a cooperative association? (G.W., via e-mail)
A: Good question. You often see references to “the HOA” in social media and elsewhere. These references …
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 …
