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“Understanding What Belongs in Association Meeting Minutes” – News-Press

04.12.2026
Joseph E. Adams

Q: I am familiar with your articles concerning unit owner rights to attend board meetings. However, I have a question regarding the minutes of board meetings and what should be included in the minutes. There is some controversy within my association concerning how detailed the minutes of the proceedings must […]

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

Community Update – March 2026

03.31.2026
Joseph E. AdamsJoseph ArenaDonna DiMaggio BergerYeline GoinAllison L. HertzNicolas M. JimenezMichelle H. KaiserRamon C. PalacioStefan RichterNataly Gutierrez VazquezJosephine A. Lee Wolf

Spring is here, bringing fresh opportunities and key insights to help your community thrive. This issue of CUP will help your community association navigate special assessment funds, restrict rentals, update your governing documents, and clear up misconceptions about limited common elements. Also featured this month: how podcasting made Donna DiMaggio […]

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

“Unit Owners Have the Right to Attend Board Meetings” – News-Press

03.29.2026
Joseph E. Adams

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 […]

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

“Can Associations Keep Extra Special Assessment Funds?” – News-Press

03.22.2026
Joseph E. Adams

Q: Last year my condominium association levied a special assessment to fund a project to remodel the building’s lobby. The project is now complete and there is a significant amount of money left over. So, questions are arising as to how the association should handle the surplus funds. What does […]

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