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2018 Legislative Session Final Report

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The 2018 Legislative Session ended with only two community association bills passing and being approved by the Governor. The following is a summary of the two bills:

HB 617, Relating to Covenants and Restrictions, by …

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Legislative Review Continues

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Today’s column is the second installment of our annual review of legislation affecting community associations in Florida. Last week, we reviewed changes to the condominium laws involving official records, websites, financial reports, meeting notices and term limits. Today continues a …

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Time for Annual Legislative Review

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Today begins our annual review of new legislation affecting community associations in Florida. The main piece of legislation derives from House Bill 81, which will become law on July 1, 2018. HB 841 affects condominiums, cooperatives and homeowners’ associations. We …

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Owners Cannot Use E-Mail to Vote

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Q:        My condominium is taking a vote to authorize renovations to our lobby. Could the board e-mail the owners for their votes instead of holding a meeting? Are owners allowed to vote using e-mail? (S.B. via e-mail)

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Owners Generally Do Not Have the Right to Approve the Annual Budget

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Q:        Do condominium owners have a say in approving the annual budget? (D.J. via e-mail)

A:        Unit owners do not have the right to adopt or approve a proposed budget …

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Website Law Likely to Change

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Q:        I have heard that there is a new law requiring condominium associations to have a website. Is that true? (J.L. via e-mail)

A:        Yes, although the law has somewhat …

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Owners Can Add Items to Board Agenda

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Q:        In a homeowners’ association, can residents request items be added to the agenda for board meetings, or can only directors do this? If so, is there a deadline by which items must be placed on the …

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Emails as Association Official Records

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Whether you live in a condominium, cooperative or homeowner association, the Statute governing your community defines the term “official records.” In defining official records, each Statute has a catch-all provision.

All other written records of the association …

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Conflicts of Interests – Condominium Service Providers

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An association’s officers and directors, along with their family members and anyone who has a financial relationship with the director and/or officer, are completely prohibited from entering into an agreement with the condominium association.

Prior to July 1, …

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Smoking Prohibited

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Several states (including Florida) have banned smoking in most public places. The gradual move toward smoke-free condos, and the extent of a board’s authority in this arena, is the source of much debate within the state. The Florida Clean Indoor …

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