Nov 29, 2023 | Associations, Board of Directors, Budget, Law, Q&A
Q: Is a homeowners’ association permitted to adopt amendments changing the leasing rights of owners in the community? I was recently told that the statute was changed, and rental restriction amendments are no longer permitted. Is this correct? (W.K., via e-mail) A:...
Nov 22, 2023 | Associations, Elections, Law, Q&A
Q: The board of directors of my condominium association has been discussing taking out a loan to pay for major repairs to our condominium building. To my knowledge, our association has never borrowed money before. It seems to me that for such a serious undertaking, a...
Nov 15, 2023 | Associations, Insurance, Law, Q&A, Residents
Q: My condominium association is in the process of renewing its insurance policies and our insurance agent advised that we needed a fidelity bond policy with a higher limit for the coming year because of the insurance proceeds the association received following...
Sep 6, 2023 | Associations, Board of Directors, Budget, Q&A
Q: Can members of a condominium association vote electronically/remotely and can they be given their notices by e-mail? (K.R., via e-mail) A. Yes. As these terms are often confused, there are several distinct procedures that are often asked about: Electronic Voting...
Aug 30, 2023 | Associations, Board of Directors, Budget, Florida, Q&A
Q: Can a spouse of a unit owner, who is not a co-owner of the condominium unit, serve on the board of directors for a condominium association (P.H., via e-mail)? A: It depends on the provisions of your condominium documents. Section 718.112 of the Florida Condominium...
Jul 26, 2023 | Associations, Board of Directors, Community, Law, Q&A
Q: How long must a 50-year-old condominium retain the minutes of the board of directors’ meetings? A: Section 718.111(12)(a) and (b) of the Florida Condominium Act requires that the minutes of all meetings of the condominium association, including meetings of the...
