[mc4wp_form id="5389"]

HOA Lien Procedures Explained

Posted on

Q: There has been confusion on my HOA board regarding when the association can record a lien against a delinquent owner. I thought we could lien after 45 days, but our manager says we must give a warning letter …

Share this article

Enforcement of New Structural Safety Law Examined

Posted on

Q: In a previous column, you mentioned the new statute that deals with building inspections and reserves. I understand the reason for these changes, but do not understand how they are enforced or how extensive they are. Can you …

Share this article

Hope for the Best; Prepare for the Worst: Preparing for the 2022 Hurricane Season

Posted on

Q: My condominium association just sent all owners a copy of a hurricane plan that lists the actions the association will take if our area is impacted by a hurricane watch or warning. If the association is responsible for …

Share this article

Board Agendas Questioned

Posted on

Q: My homeowners’ association board has voted on topics that were not posted on the agenda; therefore, homeowners did not know they would be voting on these items. Is this legal? (G.P., via e-mail)

A: In …

Share this article

Can Board Decide on New Roofs?

Posted on

Q:  My condominium association board voted to replace the roofs on the condominium buildings, which are 20 years old. I am not aware of any major issue with the roofs. Our condominium documents say that any capital improvement must …

Share this article

Voting Requirements Cause Frustration

Posted on

Q: The condominium documents for my association require that 75% of all members must vote to approve any amendments. The association has trouble even getting a quorum of members to attend meetings. Can the association approve an amendment based …

Share this article

Must Owners Approve New Flooring in Clubhouse?

Posted on

Q: The new board at my condominium removed the carpet in the clubhouse and had luxury vinyl flooring installed in its place. Weren’t they required to get owner approval before making this type of change? D.M.

Share this article

Should Board Members Be Paid?

Posted on

Q: Is a condominium association permitted to pay the members of the board of directors? Board members spend a lot of time and energy in a thankless job. It only seems fair that they should get some benefit for …

Share this article

Management Company Conflict of Interest Questioned

Posted on

Q: Can the president of a condominium association also be an owner of the property management company that represents the association or is that a conflict of interest? (K.R., via e-mail)

A: The facts you describe …

Share this article

Right to See HOA Records Process Questioned

Posted on

Q: I understand that the Florida Homeowners’ Association Act states that if a request to inspect records is sent by certified mail and the association fails to make their records available within 10 business days, the statute imposes a …

Share this article

Director Compensation: Do I Get Paid for This?

Posted on

Q:  I am considering running for the board of my condominium association. However, there is a lot of work involved in being on the Board. It can be a thankless position, which discourages many owners from volunteering. Can we …

Share this article

Absentee Directors A Concern

Posted on

Q: Our condominium board president has filled vacancies with “snowbirds” that are not here for most of the year. Does Florida law require their attendance at regular board meetings? Are there any requirements for attending a minimum number of …

Share this article