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Delinquent Board Members May be Required to Leave Positions

Q:        Our annual meeting and election is coming up and our board has been discussing the relevant procedure. Is it possible for us to go through simpler procedure because we are a smaller condominium association? (S.W. via …

Community Association Board Members Can be Considered Limited Purpose Public Figures in Defamation Cases

There is a growing body of case law around the country which would make it more difficult for an allegedly defamed community association board member to successfully pursue his or her day in court. Is a community association board member …

Attorney-Client Privilege When Board Members Sue the Association

Protecting the Association’s interests when members of the Board are involved in a suit can get complicated. Creating a committee for the purpose of handling the matter may be the best solution.

“Who Said What?” Board Officers Should be Careful how They Handle Their Official vs. Personal Communications to Members – Part I

There is no doubt that technology has significantly improved the way communities and neighbors interact and communicate with one another.  The sheer number of social media applications and web-based platforms available to individuals and community associations make it easy for …

BoardSmart – Masterclass Series

This comprehensive eight class program is designed for current and aspiring community association board members, property managers, and homeowners who want to understand how to effectively govern and …

Beyond the Boardroom: Eastern Medicine for Western Problems, with Dr Tai Johnson

Life in community associations can feel like a pressure cooker—board members navigating tough calls, homeowners facing surprise assessments, and industry professionals managing nonstop demands. The common thread? Stress. In this week’s Take It To The Board podcast, host  …

HOA Board Education Requirements Questioned

Q: Can you provide an overview of the new law on education requirements for board members of a homeowners’ association? (G.A., via e-mail)

A: Section 720.3033(1), of the Florida Homeowners’ Association Act is very poorly written …

Ideal Board Composition Questioned

Q: During our recent condominium association board meeting, we received questions about how the number of board members impacts our effectiveness. Is having an odd number of members important to avoid tie votes? And, does having an even number, …

Classes – Board Cert Only

THE WAIT IS OVER!
Becker’s NEW 4-Hour Board Certification courses are now available!

Because of the administrative burden involved in processing certificates and CEU credits, Becker will be …

Board Meeting Absences Questioned

Q: One of the board members of our homeowners’ association has attended only one meeting in the past year and has not provided any reasons for their absences. I found no clear guidelines in our association’s documents on how …