Feb 10, 2020 | Board of Directors, Elections, Meetings, Q&A, Rules Regulations
With many condominium associations in the midst of election season, many questions arise regarding the election process. For the most part the process varies greatly between condominiums and homeowners associations. Condominium elections that fail to follow the...
Feb 4, 2020 | Board of Directors, Meetings, Q&A, Rules Regulations
Community Association election season is still going strong. One often asked question during this time is whether an unpaid fine makes an owner ineligible for the board. Simply put, an owner is not eligible to run for the board if he does not pay the fine in full by...
Dec 20, 2019 | Associations, Q&A, Rules Regulations
Q: Could you please tell me when the State passed legislation to require HOA’s to record its rules and regulations? (T.D., via e-mail) A: As of July 1, 2018, homeowners’ associations are required to record amendments to their rules and regulations. The recording...
Dec 5, 2019 | Associations, Board of Directors, Q&A, Rules Regulations
Q: I am an owner, living in a community with a homeowners’ association. I would like to know if a member of the board of directors who has been “recalled” (removed by a member vote) can run again for the board. Our membership, following all the proper procedures...
Nov 21, 2019 | Associations, Board of Directors, Q&A, Rules Regulations
Q: I purchased my condominium unit last year. Am I entitled to have a copy of the agenda for regular board meetings prior to the actual meeting or at least be provided a copy upon attendance at meeting? (H.B., via e-mail) A: Under Chapter 718 of the Florida Statutes,...
Nov 3, 2019 | Associations, Renters, Residents, Rules Regulations
Speeding is a big problem for many community associations — a problem that is not always easily addressed or corrected. How can your board slow the speed of traffic in your community? If your association does not currently have traffic rules, you may be able to rely...
