Notice of Board Meetings Must Be Properly Posted

Nov 21, 2019 | Associations, Board of Directors, Q&A, Rules Regulations

Q: I purchased my condominium unit last year. Am I entitled to have a copy of the agenda for regular board meetings prior to the actual meeting or at least be provided a copy upon attendance at meeting? (H.B., via e-mail) A: Under Chapter 718 of the Florida Statutes,...

Manager Not Legally Required

Oct 28, 2019 | Associations, Board of Directors, Property Managers, Q&A

Q: The board of my association is considering terminating our management company’s contract and managing the association themselves. Is this permissible or is an association required to have a professional manager? (R.B., via e-mail) A: Neither Chapter 718, Florida...

“Who Said What?” When Members Use Social Media and Other Platforms to Inappropriately Communicate about Association Business – Part II

Oct 16, 2019 | Associations, Board of Directors, Communication, Meetings, Property Managers, Residents

This article is the second part of an earlier article which addressed how board officers should handle their personal and official communications directed to members about association business. Part II of this article addresses how the association should handle...

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

Sep 18, 2019 | Associations, Board of Directors, Meetings, Property Managers

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...

Names of Unit Week Owners not Available in Timeshare Condominiums

Sep 13, 2019 | Board of Directors, Q&A, Residents, Rules Regulations

  Q:  You recently published an article stating that the names of fellow unit owners are a public record.  Is the rule the same for timeshare condominium associations? A:  No.  When it comes to providing the names (and other information) of owners of a timeshare,...

Can a Director Resign for Any Reason?

Jul 18, 2019 | Board of Directors, Q&A, Rules Regulations

I have met with many boards over the years and often find that they are tireless volunteers who due to malcontents in the community being unappreciative and rude chose to resign from the Board rather than continue dealing with the drama.  The Florida Not For Profit...