Q: My homeowners’ association is considering amendments to its governing documents. A question has come up concerning what membership vote is required to amend the documents. Can you please advise? (G.R., via e-mail)
A: There is …
Take a Bite Out of Fraudulent Emotional Support Animal Requests
One of the most difficult issues facing community association board members is how to evaluate and address requests for accommodations for emotional support animals (“ESA”). Often, mental disabilities are not as visible and obvious as many physical disabilities. …
Board Members Cannot Vote by Proxy
Q: My condominium association has been questioning when owners and board members can vote by proxy and the differences between a general and limited proxy. Can you explain when proxies can and should be used by either board members …
Boards of Directors Can Hold Closed Meetings for Certain Purposes
Q: When can a condominium board of directors hold a meeting which is closed to the owners? (P.C., via e-mail)
A: Pursuant to Section 718.112(2)(c) of the Florida Condominium Act, meetings of the board of administration …
“What’s New in Rules and Restrictions,” Community Association Management Insider
Shareholder Jennifer Horan weighs in on amending community association governing documents to include restrictions on the use of surveillance cameras. “The Ring doorbell has been a huge issue because the span [of the captured images] is so far that they can …
Condominium Associations Can Purchase Property
Q: The board of directors of my condominium association have been discussing purchasing an adjacent parcel of land. There is a question in the community as to whether this is allowed. Can a condominium association purchase additional property? (N.K, …
Is a Community Association Responsible for the Acts of Its Volunteers?
Community associations can be a great place for community involvement. It is always nice to see members get involved and help with operating the association. However, should the association be concerned about the actions of these volunteers?
An …
The Association’s Strong Hand for the Removal of Non-Approved Structures
Enforcing HOA restrictions can be a formidable task, implicating myriad overlapping declaration provisions, association rules, and Florida law. And going to court to get injunctive relief – a court order requiring an owner to comply – can seem even more …
Removing Officers and Directors Require Different Procedures
Q: Our homeowners’ association board president has not been responsive. He is also over two months overdue on assessments. Can he be replaced and what are the steps for that process? (V.R., via e-mail)
A: There …
Hurricane Insurance Claims for Condominium Associations
There is a lot of information on how associations can prepare for hurricanes but much less information as to what happens after the hurricane, particularly as it pertains to insurance claims. A question that managers and board members need to …