How Community Associations Can Handle the Continuing Popularity of Short-Term Rentals

Jan 18, 2021 | Associations, Board of Directors, Meetings, Q&A, Rules Regulations

Q: Is it permissible for a candidate for the board to include personal information about himself or herself in the official ballot mailing sent by our condominium association? Does the board have the right to edit these or withhold inflammatory comments? (S.M., via...

Reflections On The Lasting Effects Of The COVID-19 Pandemic

Jan 12, 2021 | Associations, Community, Coronavirus, Rules Regulations

No one has a crystal ball to look into the future, but some things are more likely than others. The many media references to the “2020 Bingo Card,” containing any number of unfathomable happenings, supports the idea that no one could possibly have predicted the kinds...

Candidate Statements Permitted in Board Elections

Jan 12, 2021 | Associations, Board of Directors, Meetings, Q&A, Rules Regulations

Q: Is it permissible for a candidate for the board to include personal information about himself or herself in the official ballot mailing sent by our condominium association? Does the board have the right to edit these or withhold inflammatory comments? (S.M., via...

Fine Amounts Set by Statute

Jan 7, 2021 | Associations, Board of Directors, Fines, Meetings, Rules Regulations

Q: My association is threatening to fine me $100.00 per day for not following their mask rules. Is there a law that allows associations to fine $100.00 per day? (J.G., via e-mail) A: Section 720.305(2) of the Florida Homeowners’ Association Act authorizes an...

Board Members Cannot Vote by Proxy

Nov 19, 2020 | Associations, Board of Directors, Meetings, Rules Regulations

Q: My condominium association has been questioning when owners and board members can vote by proxy and the differences between a general and limited proxy. Can you explain when proxies can and should be used by either board members or unit owners when voting? (G.R.,...

Boards of Directors Can Hold Closed Meetings for Certain Purposes

Nov 11, 2020 | Associations, Board of Directors, Meetings, Rules Regulations

Q: When can a condominium board of directors hold a meeting which is closed to the owners? (P.C., via e-mail) A: Pursuant to Section 718.112(2)(c) of the Florida Condominium Act, meetings of the board of administration at which a quorum of the board members is present...