Board Members Can Be Recalled Without Cause
Q: I have heard that a condominium board member can be removed from the condominium association board by a process called recall. What causes can be used to justify the recall? (C.Q. via e-mail) …
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Sunshine Law Applies to Interviews
Q: Recently my condominium association’s board held interviews with proposed new landscaping companies. All of the board members were present for the meetings. However, there was no notice posted and unit owners were not invited to attend. When …
Associations Can Borrow For Hurricane Repair
Q: Can the board of a condominium association take out a loan to pay for hurricane repairs? (M.D. via e-mail)
A: Yes. In fact, the only place the Florida Condominium Act speaks …
Staggered Terms Explained
Q: The board of my condominium association is elected for “staggered terms” according to our bylaws. What does this mean? (D.L. via e-mail)
A: The Florida Condominium Act provides that directors’ terms …
Quorum Needed to Conduct Association Business
Q: I keep seeing the term “quorum” in the materials for my condominium association’s annual meeting. Can you explain what a quorum is? (L.B., via e-mail)
A: “Quorum” refers to the number …
Condominium Associations can Require Unit Owners’ Keys
Q: I am a new owner in a condominium. The board has asked me for a key to my unit, but I am hesitant to give it to them. Can they require me to provide a key? ( …
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 …
Special Assessments May Provide Insured Cash Flow After Storm
Two weeks ago today, Hurricane Irma tore through in Southwest Florida. All things considered, it could have certainly been much worse. However, it was as bad as it gets for those who lost their lives, and some communities suffered relatively …
Difference Between Ballots and Proxies Explained
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I recently received a package from my condominium association about a meeting that is taking place next week where the owners have to vote to allow the board to change our tennis courts to pickleball …
Can Homeowners’ Association Board Restrict Fences?
Question: My homeowners’ association board of directors sent out a new set of guidelines that they intend to adopt. There are a number of provisions that limit what an owner may do with their private property. For example, …