May 22, 2020 | 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...
May 8, 2020 | Q&A, Rules Regulations
Q: My condominium has a restriction against parking pick-up trucks on the community property. Where can I get the most current copy of my condominium’s policies? (S.B., via e-mail) A: Section 718.111(12) of the Florida Condominium Act requires an association to...
May 1, 2020 | Coronavirus, Q&A
Q: What are an association’s options if someone refuses to comply with our rules and protocols regarding COVID-19? A: Based on my experience, neither law enforcement nor other governmental agencies are going to get involved with rules of an association which are...
Apr 29, 2020 | Coronavirus, Q&A
Q: Does our condominium association qualify for any federal aid due to the COVID-19 pandemic? A: This is one of the many issues where there is no clear answer and I hear diametrically opposed opinions from people whom I consider to be well-versed in legal matters...
Apr 15, 2020 | Associations, Coronavirus, Q&A, Safety
Q: If someone in our community has been diagnosed with the virus, can we send out his or her name so that people know to be careful? A: We are in uncharted waters and there is no one size fits all answer. In my opinion, for example in a high-rise condominium building,...
Apr 2, 2020 | Associations, Coronavirus, Q&A, Safety
On March 9, 2020, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, declared a state of emergency in response to confirmed COVID-19 cases in Florida. On March 13, 2020, U.S. President Donald Trump, declared a national emergency. Numerous units of state and local government around the...
