Florida Supreme Court Rules COVID-19 Pandemic Constitutes “Natural Emergency”

Board of Directors, Meetings, Q&A, Rules Regulations

Governor Extends COVID-19 State of Emergency by 60 Days – Opportunities to Extend Certain Permits May Be Available to Associations Section 252.363(1)(a), Florida Statutes, provides that certain qualifying permits and authorizations are eligible for an extension once...

Board’s Pandemic Restrictions Questioned

Board of Directors, Coronavirus, Meetings, Q&A

Q: Because of COVID-19, our homeowners’ association has prohibited guest use of our pool and fitness center. This has precluded third-party led fitness classes, even if the classes are offered outdoors. Instead, the association is allowing member-led fitness classes...

Does A Director of a Condominium Association Have to Also Be a Member?

Board of Directors, Q&A

Q: My homeowners’ association recently posted new rules concerning the use of our community pool in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The board stated that if the rules are violated, the association has the right to suspend the owner’s right to use the pool....

Association “Sunshine Laws” Explained

Board of Directors, Q&A

Q: We have a five-member board and the board has said that they are only required to post notice of a meeting when three or more board members are together. However, we have learned that often, two board members will meet and discuss the association or that there will...

Condos, Cruise Ships and COVID-19: Surprising Commonalities

Board of Directors, Communication, Coronavirus, Meetings, Prepare, Safety

The cruise ship industry has been particularly hard hit by COVID-19’s rapid spread amongst passengers. For those who were unfortunate enough to deal with a ship-board quarantine, the fact that they would eventually be able to disembark and return to their homes helped...

When Are Closed Board Meetings Allowed?

Board of Directors, Coronavirus, Meetings, Q&A, Safety

Q: As president of my condominium association, I believe it is time to fire our in-house manager and hire a new one. I obviously need the approval of the board to fire the manager.  At the upcoming board meeting can the board go into “executive session” to authorize...