Community Update – November 2018

Recent updates to the laws and regulations governing association operations are making an impact. In this issue we aim to provide you with the necessary tools and information to move your association forward into the New Year.

As of July 1, 2018, condominium associations must now maintain records of their meeting minutes forever. Our first article, Keeping Meeting Minutes, addresses the pros and cons associated with this update.

Make sure you’re following proper protocol with Condos, HOAs and Written Inquiries. This article delves into the differing rules regarding written inquiries and responses put forth by the Florida Condominium Act and Florida Homeowners’ Association Act.

Don’t overcomplicate things! Legal Tools at Your Disposal to Make Your Responsibilities as a Board Member Easier explores tactics that condominiums can employ in day to day operations. Topics include unit owner participation at meetings, audio and videotaping meetings, requests for official records, and written inquiries by unit owners.

Is your condominium located on the beach? If the answer is yes, pay close attention to our last article, Beach Access Restricted? We discuss Legislature’s recently passed HB 631, which makes it more difficult for counties to adopt Customary Use Ordinances that allow public beachgoers access to private property.

View the November 2018 Community Update here.