Q: I am on the board of my condominium association, and we are working on our budget for the next fiscal year. Our condominium is located within a larger community that has a master association. The master association assessments are paid in one payment due in January. The board of […]
One of the hallmarks of an effective community association is a board that knows how to engage its members. While the board of directors retains the ultimate authority and fiduciary responsibility for governing the association, committees can be invaluable in assisting the board, increasing owner participation, and bringing specialized knowledge […]
Boards of directors of Florida community associations have a fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of their communities. While this responsibility is often associated with budgeting, maintenance, and legal compliance, one area of a board’s responsibilities that often receives less attention is effective communication with the membership, an […]
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 […]
Q: I own a unit in a condominium and our assessments are not paid equally between the units. Rather, the amount each unit has to pay is based on the square footage of the unit. While there are different sized units, ultimately everyone has the same rights to use the […]
