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...

Is a Community Association Responsible for the Acts of Its Volunteers?

Nov 3, 2020 | Associations, Board of Directors, Rules Regulations

Community associations can be a great place for community involvement. It is always nice to see members get involved and help with operating the association. However, should the association be concerned about the actions of these volunteers? An association may be held...

The Association’s Strong Hand for the Removal of Non-Approved Structures

Oct 27, 2020 | Associations, Board of Directors, Property Managers, Rules Regulations

Enforcing HOA restrictions can be a formidable task, implicating myriad overlapping declaration provisions, association rules, and Florida law. And going to court to get injunctive relief – a court order requiring an owner to comply – can seem even more daunting. The...

Removing Officers and Directors Require Different Procedures

Oct 21, 2020 | Associations, Board of Directors, Rules Regulations

Q: Our homeowners’ association board president has not been responsive. He is also over two months overdue on assessments. Can he be replaced and what are the steps for that process? (V.R., via e-mail) A: There is a difference between directors and officers. Directors...

Update on Emotional Support Animal Legislation

Aug 18, 2020 | Board of Directors, Q&A, Residents, Rules Regulations

Q: In a recent column you said a new law passed about “emotional support animals,” which is supposed to cut down on bogus requests.  When does this law take effect and what are the details?  M.H. A: Senate Bill 1084 did become law.  It was signed by Governor DeSantis...