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Term Limits in Bylaws Trump Statute

Q: I am writing regarding your recent series of articles on the new condominium legislation.
You have stated that the new law imposes term limits of eight years. Our current bylaws impose
a …

Bylaws Generally Provide for Notice Requirements

Q:        I am a board member of an HOA. Our documents provide that U.S. Mail is the only acceptable means of providing notice to owners. I thought email was recently approved by the legislature as an acceptable means …

On-Demand Class Library

To understand the legal education requirements expected of board members, see the descriptions below for Condo or HOA classes depending on the type of your association.

Condominium Budgeting Has Changed

Under a new Florida law, condominium boards must simultaneously provide a substitute budget when proposing an annual budget that exceeds 115% of the previous year’s budget. This substitute budget must exclude discretionary expenditures …

La Hora de Preparar el Presupuesto Anual se Acerca

La temporada para preparar el presupuesto se acerca rápidamente, y quiero ponerlos al día sobre los cambios a la ley de condominios relacionados con la adopción de su presupuesto anual para el año …

Understanding Proxies in Florida Community Association Meetings

Navigating membership meetings and proxy usage is vital for effective governance. A proxy is a written authorization allowing a designated person (proxyholder) to vote on a member’s behalf, ensuring representation for non-attending members …

New Condominium Laws Regarding Annual Meetings

Today’s column is the third installment of our annual legislative review examining the significant changes to the Florida Condominium Act that became effective July 1, 2025. Today’s focus is the annual meeting of the association members required by law for …

Director Compensation Questioned

Q: Can directors of a homeowners’ association get paid for their services? As a board member, I do all the administrative tasks for free and think I should be paid for it. (S.H., via e-mail)

A: …

Community Update – January 2025

In this Issue

This year promises to be filled with new opportunities to grow together as a community. Whether you’re considering implementing a …

Retroactive Application of Rules Explained

Q: My condominium association is considering implementing a new rule. They are unsure if the new rule can be applied retroactively to violators who broke the rule before it was enacted. If the board decides to enforce this rule, …