Q: I recently read an article you published explaining that if a majority of votes are required to approve a material change at a condominium that a non-vote is considered a “no” vote. In 2026 is a non-vote at a condominium still considered a “no” vote? (K.D., via e-mail) A: […]
The 2015 legislative session introduced electronic voting for condominiums, cooperatives, and homeowners’ associations. Then, in the spring of 2016, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) adopted administrative regulations to implement the new electronic voting statutes for community associations. However, now, more than ten years later, associations are still […]
Q: Can you please explain what a board meeting is? We have a seven-member board at my condominium association. I recently learned that three of the directors routinely meet in private to discuss association business. These meetings are not noticed, and members have not been permitted to attend. This seems […]
Every condominium association managing a condominium with 25 or more units, excluding timeshare units, is now required to have a website (which may be a web portal) or application and a laundry list of documents are required to be posted there. While there are many, here are three important considerations […]
Boards of Directors of community associations have a fiduciary duty to its members, and one of the Board’s duties is the protection of the association’s physical assets. In Florida, the need for adequate property insurance to protect against hurricanes and severe storms is inescapable.
