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“Community Association Q&A: Are Videos Official Records?” – Naples Daily News

04.21.2021
David G. Muller

Q: My condominium association has installed several security cameras in the common areas, including the pool area. There was an incident between myself and another owner last week at the pool and I requested a copy of the security camera video footage. I submitted my request to the manager in […]

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

“HOA Election Procedures Explained” – News-Press

04.19.2021
Joseph E. Adams

Q: What is the accepted practice that my homeowners’ association should follow for opening and counting secret ballots used to elect the board? (J.D., via e-mail) A: Section 720.306(8) of the Florida Homeowners’ Association Act provides that if the governing documents permit voting by secret ballot by members who are […]

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

“Board Workshop Meeting Subject to Sunshine Rules” – News-Press

04.12.2021
Joseph E. Adams

Q: What are the requirements for a condominium association board to hold a “workshop” meeting? Is the association still required to post notice if there is a quorum of the directors present? What if there is not a quorum present? Are minutes required? (M.M., via e-mail) A: A “board meeting” […]

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

“Planning For A Possible Increase in Delinquencies as a Result of the Pandemic” – Community Trends Magazine

04.09.2021
Martin C. Cabalar

The coronavirus pandemic has been with us for approximately one year and among many unanswered questions is the potential future impact on the ability of community associations to collect monthly maintenance fees. While the majority of communities have not seen a significant increase in delinquencies as a result of the […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, New Jersey Condo, Co-Op & HOA