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“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

“Election Questions: Campaign Events and Candidate Eligibility” – News-Press

09.13.2026
Joseph E. Adams

Q: The election for the board of directors of my homeowners’ association is coming up in a few weeks. Several candidates held a meet-the-candidates event in the community clubhouse, where drinks and snacks were served. Now, some owners are asserting that because we gave people drinks and snacks, we have […]

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

“Electronic Voting Does Not Eliminate the Need for Limited Proxies” – News-Press

08.23.2026
Joseph E. Adams

Q: My condominium association recently held a vote to amend our bylaws. When the association sent out the notice of meeting, it mailed and e-mailed it to all owners. The notice stated the date of the meeting and that owners could vote on the amendments electronically. The association did not […]

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