Q & A

Q: As a board member of a condominium association with more than 25 units, I understand that new website requirements for condos took effect in January 2026. Could you please explain what is …

Q: A cellphone provider recently approached the board of directors at my condominium association with a proposal to lease part of the roof for installing cellular equipment. Does the board have the authority …

Q: The documents for our condominium state that any changes to the common elements require a vote of the unit owners. However, our board decided to install solar panels on the roof without …

Q: What advice can you offer to condominium associations on good financial practices and how to make the most of their budgets and reserves? (G.C., via e-mail)

A: In …

Q: Can you explain what “fiduciary duty” means for a condominium board member and managers? (M.S., via e-mail)

Q: I own a condominium unit in Florida that I rent out. I heard there is a new law about disclosing flood history to my tenants. I personally have not filed any insurance …

Q:  Is a motor home/RV considered a “personal vehicle” under the Florida Homeowners’ Association Act? Some motor homes require a commercial driver’s license.  (A.K-K, via e-mail)

Q: Our condominium consists of a number of buildings with two residential floors with covered parking underneath.

It is my understanding that the prior statutes allowed associations to partially fund the …

Q: Can you explain how a condominium association’s budget is made and presented? What is the difference between operating expenses and reserves? What are straight-line and pooled methods for reserves? (J.D., via …

Q: Can you explain how a condominium association’s budget is made and presented? What is the difference between operating expenses and reserves? What are straight-line and pooled methods for reserves? (J.D., via e-mail) …

Q: I recently bought a condominium unit. While reviewing the documents, I noticed they include a survey and some diagrams, but they did not seem very detailed and were very blurry and …

Q: Does the Florida condominium law regulate what has to be in management contracts between the management company and a condominium association? (J.D., via e-mail)