Can Directors Vote Via E-Mail?
Q: I heard there was a recent change in the law which now prevents Board Members in a homeowners association from voting on matters via e-mail. Can you confirm this? Y.C. via e-mail
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Subdivision Lots Subject to Easement Rights
Q: What homeowners’ association activity is allowed within “access easements” and “lake maintenance easements?” We own the title to our lots but these easements against our property are set forth in our documents. Does this give the association or …
Complaint Against Neighbor Not Confidential
Q: I recently wrote a letter to the board of directors of my condominium association complaining about constant noise from my neighbor. I then learned that my neighbor was given a copy of the letter. Isn’t this supposed to …
Rental Violations Can Be Frustrating
Q: Our condominium has a three month minimum rental term. However, there seem to be people coming and going all the time, often bringing suitcases like they are checking into a hotel. I know of at least one case …
Estoppel Certificates Explained
Q: Our small condominium is self-managed. We recently received a letter from a title insurance company telling us we are required to give them an “estoppel letter” within the next ten days. No one on our board knows what …
Who Replaces Condominium Building Windows?
Q: The windows in my condominium unit need to be replaced. My condominium association is stating that windows are my responsibility. Because the windows are part of the exterior building, doesn’t Florida law require the association to replace the …
Can A Director Resign For Any Reason?
Q: My condominium association has one owner who is a malcontent. He is always objecting to everything the Board tries to do and his constant vocal complaining has caused the Board much stress. Two of the Directors resigned as …
Term Limits Continue to Cause Confusion
Q: The president of our condominium association has been a board member for over 10 years. He just put his name in to run again. Many people are content to let this person run things. I think changes need …
Board Can’t Prohibit Hurricane Shutters
Q: Our condominium did a major renovation project several years ago, included impact glass for all the windows and sliders. Recently, our board received a request from an owner to install hurricane shutters. The board thinks this is unnecessary …
Changes to Leasing Restrictions May Not Apply to All Owners
Q: Recently there was a discussion in my condominium association about amending our declaration to increase the minimum lease term from 30 days to 6 months. Many of our owners are in favor of this change, but we have …
Trustee Likely Able to Serve on the Board
Q: I am the trustee of a trust that owns a condominium. I want to run for the board of directors at the next annual meeting. My neighbor said that I will not be able to run because my …
Procedure To Convert To Pooled Reserves
Q: Can a condominium association board vote to convert from straight-line reserves to pooled reserves without a membership vote? R.F. via e-mail
A: “Cash flow” funding of condominium reserves, often referred to …