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“Owner Access to Official Records and Restrictions on Their Use” – News-Press

10.18.2026
Joseph E. Adams

Q: I am the Secretary of my condominium association, and we have recently received a request to inspect the records of the association from a unit owner. This is the first request that anyone in the association can recall, and while the board understands its obligation to make the records […]

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

“Can Associations Require Owners to Receive Notices by E-Mail Only?” – News-Press

10.11.2026
Joseph E. Adams

Q: I am the treasurer of my condominium association, and we are looking for ways to save our community money. One proposed solution is to send notices to owners only by e-mail, thereby avoiding postage, copying, and mailing costs. May an association require all owners to receive notices by e-mail […]

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

“Board Authority to Install Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Without a Membership Vote” – News-Press

09.27.2026
Joseph E. Adams

Q: Recently, my condominium association installed two electric vehicle charging stations in unassigned parking spaces. While this was discussed at a series of board meetings, there was no owner vote authorizing the installation. Isn’t this the type of change to the condominium property that must be approved by the members […]

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

“Understanding Cure Rights Under Florida HOA Fine Procedures” – News-Press

09.20.2026
Joseph E. Adams

Q: I was recently fined by my homeowners’ association for violating the entry gate procedures. The hearing for the fine occurred more than thirty (30) days after the alleged event. I raised the issue of curing the violation as permitted by the statute and the committee stated that this type […]

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