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“Unit Owners Have the Right to Attend Board Meetings” – News-Press

03.29.2026
Joseph E. Adams

Q: Can you please explain what a board meeting is? We have a seven-member board at my condominium association. I recently learned that three of the directors routinely meet in private to discuss association business. These meetings are not noticed, and members have not been permitted to attend. This seems […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Florida Community Association

“Can Associations Keep Extra Special Assessment Funds?” – News-Press

03.22.2026
Joseph E. Adams

Q: Last year my condominium association levied a special assessment to fund a project to remodel the building’s lobby. The project is now complete and there is a significant amount of money left over. So, questions are arising as to how the association should handle the surplus funds. What does […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Florida Community Association

“Board Term Limits and Website Records Access Explained” – News-Press

03.15.2026
Joseph E. Adams

Q: One of the Directors for our Condominium Association has served for more than eight (8) years, and I noticed that he was included on the ballot for the upcoming election. I understood that term limits prevented a Director from serving more than eight (8) consecutive years. Should this Director […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Florida Community Association

“Educational Requirements For Boards” – News-Press

03.08.2026
Joseph E. Adams

Q: I was recently elected to the Board of my condominium association and had questions concerning my responsibilities to become certified as a new board member for properly complying with the statute regarding educational certification. Can you confirm what is required? (R.F., via e-mail) A: For members of the board […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Florida Community Association