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“Board Agendas Questioned” – News-Press

06.20.2022
Joseph E. Adams

Q: My homeowners’ association board has voted on topics that were not posted on the agenda; therefore, homeowners did not know they would be voting on these items. Is this legal? (G.P., via e-mail) A: In condominiums, a board may not take action on any item at a board meeting […]

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

“Can Board Decide on New Roofs?” – News-Press

06.12.2022
Joseph E. Adams

Q:  My condominium association board voted to replace the roofs on the condominium buildings, which are 20 years old. I am not aware of any major issue with the roofs. Our condominium documents say that any capital improvement must be approved by a majority of the unit owners. Can the […]

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

“New Law Addresses Building Safety” – News-Press

06.06.2022
Joseph E. Adams

In a surprise move, the Florida Legislature decided in its pending Special Session to take up the “Surfside legislation” that did not pass during the Regular Session earlier this year. A Bill was adopted unanimously by the Senate on May 24, 2022 by the House on May 25, and signed […]

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

Community Update – May 2022

05.31.2022
Joseph E. AdamsJennifer L. BiletnikoffMark D. FriedmanSamantha A. LesserJames J. MahonSteven H. MezerJay RobertsRobyn M. Severs

Hurricane season is here. Time to get ready, and then stay ready. Also check out the Question of the Month to see what impact COVID and Zoom calls have had on board meetings, our deep dive into how the Real Housewives handle their taxes, and a tidy summary of how Florida’s 2022 legislative session will affect Community […]

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

“Voting Requirements Cause Frustration” – News-Press

05.30.2022
Joseph E. Adams

Q: The condominium documents for my association require that 75% of all members must vote to approve any amendments. The association has trouble even getting a quorum of members to attend meetings. Can the association approve an amendment based on just the vote of those members voting, or send out […]

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