Mar 16, 2021 | Associations, Board of Directors, Elections, Q&A, Rules Regulations
Q: For our condominium association’s upcoming election, the blank candidate information sheet provided by the management company has a signature and date line at the bottom. Is it required that candidates running for the board of directors to sign the candidate...
Feb 11, 2021 | Associations, Board of Directors, Meetings, Q&A, Rules Regulations
Q: Please explain the “sunshine law” as it pertains to a three-member condominium board as compared to a five-member board. It seems that two directors discussing association business on a five-member board does not constitute a quorum, whereas two directors on a...
Feb 3, 2021 | Associations, Board of Directors, Meetings, Q&A, Rules Regulations
Q: Our community was built in 1982. Many homeowners have had screen patios for 38 years. The board now wants the screens removed and if a homeowner does not remove it, the board will, and it will send the bill. Can an HOA do this now after 38 years? (A.W., via e-mail)...
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...
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...
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...
