The World Health Organization has declared the Coronavirus a pandemic. States of emergency have been declared at the federal, state and many local levels. Not surprisingly, we are being asked what steps associations can and can’t (and should and shouldn’t) take. All of the association statutes in Florida contain an […]
Community Update – March 2020
03.19.2020
With a growing number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases throughout Florida and Governor DeSantis having issued a state of emergency, many are wondering what can be done. This month’s edition is focused on providing community association boards and managers with strategies that they can employ to help combat the […]
Areas of Focus:
Condo, Co-Op & HOA
Q: At our annual HOA meeting, the persons who were voted in by the board for the treasurer and secretary resigned after accepting the position that very night. Can the board fill the vacancies without an election? Is there a limited timeframe to fill the names of these vacant positions? […]
Q: Can a homeowners’ association set speed limits that are below county limits? If so, how can they enforce these regulations? (T.H., via e-mail) A: In general, yes. Most governing documents grant the board of directors the authority to make rules regarding the use of common areas. Rules of a […]
Q: Could you please clarify the purpose of a proxy at a condominium association meeting? (M.G., via e-mail). A: A proxy is a document that allows an owner to designate another person to attend a meeting and to vote on the owner’s behalf. There are two types of proxies: limited […]
