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 […]
Q: A cellphone provider recently approached the board of directors at my condominium association with a proposal to lease part of the roof for installing cellular equipment. Does the board have the authority to lease the roof to the cellphone provider? (J.D., via e-mail) A: The board of directors of […]
Q: The documents for our condominium state that any changes to the common elements require a vote of the unit owners. However, our board decided to install solar panels on the roof without a membership vote. The board president explained that the Florida law allows the board to install solar panels […]
