Q: As hurricane season is about to start, can you give an overview of the emergency powers that are granted to community associations under Florida law? (B.S., via e-mail) A: In Florida, community associations, including condominium associations, homeowners’ associations, and cooperatives, are granted specific emergency powers by the various statutes […]
Q: I am in the process of selling my condominium unit. What fees or other charges can my condominium association charge in connection with the sale of my unit? (R.B., via e-mail) A: Chapter 718, Florida Statutes, the Condominium Act, provides that a condominium association cannot charge a fee in […]
Q: I own a home in an association and there have been ongoing discussions regarding what type of insurance our homeowners’ association must carry. Our homes are townhouse style with common walls and roofs and there has been confusion as to the type of property insurance policies that the association […]
Q: Is a homeowners’ association required to accommodate the schedules of its owners when deciding to hold board meetings? In our community many of the owners work, however, the board holds its meetings during business hours, which prevents most owners from attending. Shouldn’t the board be required to hold its […]
Q: Many of the owners in my homeowner’s association are seasonal, so they are not present during the summer. Our board holds regular meetings throughout the year, including during the summer months. The notice of these board meetings are posted in the clubhouse for the community. However, shouldn’t the board […]
