Q: I am an owner in a condominium complex in Naples, Florida. I read your recent article about voting by email and I have additional questions about ballots and proxies. Can ballots and proxies be opened counted in advance of a membership meeting or is an impartial panel required to count […]
Q: As a board member of a condominium association with more than 25 units, I understand that new website requirements for condos took effect in January 2026. Could you please explain what is now required? (J.D., via e-mail) A: Section 718.111(g)1., of the Condominium Act, effective January 1, 2026, lowers […]
Q: A cellphone provider recently approached the board of directors at my condominium association with a proposal to lease part of the roof for installing cellular equipment. Does the board have the authority to lease the roof to the cellphone provider? (J.D., via e-mail) A: The board of directors of […]
Q: The documents for our condominium state that any changes to the common elements require a vote of the unit owners. However, our board decided to install solar panels on the roof without a membership vote. The board president explained that the Florida law allows the board to install solar panels […]
Q: What advice can you offer to condominium associations on good financial practices and how to make the most of their budgets and reserves? (G.C., via e-mail) A: In my opinion, the most important key to success is a good “team,” which should have members who play particular roles. The […]
