Dec 27, 2023 | Associations, Board of Directors, Law, Q&A
Q: I recall that a few years ago there was a lot of discussion regarding term limits for board members. I have not heard anything about term limits recently and know that a number of board members in my community have served for a long time. What is the term limit for...
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...
