Q: I have an HOA question about board members voting by proxy. I believe that they cannot submit their own personal vote via proxy, but are they allowed to simply collect unlimited proxies? The board members collect and give the proxies to one board member to distribute. Is this legal? […]
Q: Is it necessary for the board of my condominium association to get a vote from the owners to change parking rules? They want to restrict me from parking my third vehicle on the property. I have been living here for over a year with three vehicles and no problem. […]
Q: My homeowners’ association has maintenance access easements over certain areas across the lots adjacent to a pond. Does this mean that all homeowners’ association owners/members are allowed to walk over these access easements to access the pond? (D.P., via e-mail) A: It depends upon the language of the grant […]
Q: I live in a condominium and want to know if there is a state statute that limits the number of units that can be rented in a condominium or can the owners establish such a limit? (R.B., via e-mail) A: Chapter 718 of the Florida Condominium Act (“Act”) does […]
Q: What steps can my homeowners’ association take to control speeding on our community’s roads? (A.G., via e-mail) A: A number of issues are at play here. For example, what speed measuring devices are being used, if any, what enforcement measures does the association have, how are the association’s roadways […]
