Oct 18, 2022 | Law, Meetings, Q&A, Rules Regulations
As previously discussed in this column, the Legislature adopted SB4-D effective May 26, 2022. In addition to imposing new requirements for structural inspections for buildings of 3 stories or more in height, and significantly changing the reserve laws, the new law...
Oct 4, 2022 | Associations, Meetings, Rules Regulations
Q: It is my understanding that board meetings require paper posting of notice on the condominium property. However, our board does not always post notice saying that “they forgot.” What action can be taken to address a failure to post meeting notice as required?...
Sep 12, 2022 | Associations, Meetings
I have many times heard complaints from owners (and sometimes board members) that the association is not following Robert’s Rules of Order (“Robert’s Rules”) during their board and/or owner meetings. Robert’s Rules is a well-known manual of parliamentary procedures...
Aug 10, 2022 | Board of Directors, Meetings, Q&A, Rules Regulations
Q: My homeowners’ association board has voted on topics that were not posted on the agenda; therefore, homeowners did not know they would be voting on these items. Is this legal? (G.P., via e-mail) A: In condominiums, a board may not take action on any item at a board...
Jul 6, 2022 | Associations, Board of Directors, Meetings, Q&A, Rules Regulations
Q: The condominium documents for my association require that 75% of all members must vote to approve any amendments. The association has trouble even getting a quorum of members to attend meetings. Can the association approve an amendment based on just the vote of...
Jun 29, 2022 | Associations, Board of Directors, Meetings, Q&A, Rules Regulations
Q: Our condominium board president has filled vacancies with “snowbirds” that are not here for most of the year. Does Florida law require their attendance at regular board meetings? Are there any requirements for attending a minimum number of board meetings or being...
