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 […]
Q: I understand that the U.S. Postal Service has recently changed how it applies postmarks to mail. How does this change apply to condominium associations, and should associations change their mailing practices? (W.F., via e-mail) A: Yes, the United States Postal Service recently adopted the final version of FR Doc. […]
Q: I have noticed that our governing documents contain numerous references to the developer, even though the developer is no longer involved. Can the homeowners’ association’s board have the authority to remove or amend these developer-related references from the documents without requiring a vote of the owners, given that these […]
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 […]
