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“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

Community Update – March 2021

03.29.2021
Joseph E. AdamsDonna DiMaggio BergerKathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICPRosa M. de la CamaraMark D. FriedmanYeline GoinElizabeth A. Lanham-PatrieK. Joy MattinglyJay RobertsRobyn M. Severs

Paperwork isn’t the most glamorous part of being a community association member, but this edition of Becker’s Community Update outlines why ignoring administrative tasks would be a big mistake. From governing documents and electoral procedures to zoning and entitlement status, having your details safely squared away sets you and your […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA

“Condominium Unit Combination Raises Concerns” – News-Press

03.29.2021
Joseph E. Adams

Q: The board of directors for my condominium association recently approved allowing an owner to remove the wall separating two adjacent units and to reconfigure the two units into one. Doesn’t this change the number of units in the condominium, thus, affecting everyone’s rights including what percentage of assessments we […]

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

“Lowest Bidder Need Not Be Hired” – News-Press

03.22.2021
Joseph E. Adams

Q: My homeowners’ association recently put out bids for repaving of our roads and hired the lowest bidder. Is this legal? (J.M., via e-mail) A: Both the Florida Homeowners’ Association Act and the Florida Condominium Act require associations to obtain competitive bids for certain contracts. Section 720.3055 of the Homeowners’ […]

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