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Kathleen O. Berkey, AICP
Posted on Florida laws governing community associations require notice of meetings to encourage owner participation. Here is a helpful guide summarizing the notice requirements under statute; however, this guide is not intended to be all inclusive and is only for general reference.
Meeting Type
Condo/Co-op
HOA
Board meeting(s)
48 hours posted notice with agenda, except in …
Joseph Adams
Posted on 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)
A: No. Section 718.112(2)(d)5 of the Florida Condominium Act states …
Joseph Adams
Posted on 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 as a matter of law. The association’s bylaws will address how the budget is adopted, …
Joseph Adams
Posted on 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 agenda in order to give residents adequate notice about the items to be discussed? …
Joseph Adams
Posted on Q: Has the law been changed to allow grilling on condominium balconies? (J.S. via e-mail)
Joseph Adams
Posted on Q: Historically, the unit owners in our condominium are given the opportunity to vote on waiving reserve funding each year. When approved, this resulted in lower assessments. This year, the board adopted a budget with fully-funded reserves and did not give the owners the opportunity to vote to waive. Is this allowed? …
Joseph Adams
Posted on Question: I live in a condominium and have heard that The “Sunshine” Law will allow me to speak at an upcoming board meeting. How does this work? (J.B. via e-mail)
Answer: Florida’s Government–in-the-Sunshine Law sets forth certain requirements for public records and open meeting laws pertaining to …
Joseph Adams
Posted on Question: I am the president of my homeowners’ association and recently the board voted to proceed with a construction project within the community. Shortly after the vote, the association received a petition signed by a number of owners asking the board to reconsider the issue. Since the board has already discussed and voted …