Understanding Emergency Powers for Florida Community Associations
Q: As hurricane season is about to start, can you give an overview of the emergency powers that are granted to community associations under Florida law? (B.S., via e-mail)
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Understanding Condominium Association Fees in Florida Unit Sales and Transfers
Q: I am in the process of selling my condominium unit. What fees or other charges can my condominium association charge in connection with the sale of my unit? (R.B., via e-mail)
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Understanding Insurance Obligations for Florida Homeowners’ Associations
Q: I own a home in an association and there have been ongoing discussions regarding what type of insurance our homeowners’ association must carry. Our homes are townhouse style with common walls and …
HOA Board Meeting Attendance and Timing Requirements
Q: Is a homeowners’ association required to accommodate the schedules of its owners when deciding to hold board meetings? In our community many of the owners work, however, the board holds its meetings …
Notice Requirements for Board Meetings
Q: Many of the owners in my homeowner’s association are seasonal, so they are not present during the summer. Our board holds regular meetings throughout the year, including during the summer months. The …
Understanding What Belongs in Association Meeting Minutes
Q: I am familiar with your articles concerning unit owner rights to attend board meetings. However, I have a question regarding the minutes of board meetings and what should be included in the …
Understanding Non-Votes in Associations
Q: I recently read an article you published explaining that if a majority of votes are required to approve a material change at a condominium that a non-vote is considered a “no” vote. …
Unit Owners Have the Right to Attend Board Meetings
Q: Can you please explain what a board meeting is? We have a seven-member board at my condominium association. I recently learned that three of the directors routinely meet in private to discuss …
Can Associations Keep Extra Special Assessment Funds?
Q: Last year my condominium association levied a special assessment to fund a project to remodel the building’s lobby. The project is now complete and there is a significant amount of money left …
Educational Requirements For Boards
Q: I was recently elected to the Board of my condominium association and had questions concerning my responsibilities to become certified as a new board member for properly complying with the statute regarding …
Changes in Postmark Rules
Q: I understand that the U.S. Postal Service has recently changed how it applies postmarks to mail. How does this change apply to condominium associations, and should associations change their mailing practices? (W.F., …
Boards Typically Do Not Have Unilateral Authority to Amend
Q: I have noticed that our governing documents contain numerous references to the developer, even though the developer is no longer involved. Can the homeowners’ association’s board have the authority to remove or …