Q: Could you please tell me when the State passed legislation to require HOA’s to record its rules and regulations? (T.D., via e-mail) A: As of July 1, 2018, homeowners’ associations are required to record amendments to their rules and regulations. The recording requirement is the result of an amendment […]
Q: I have a question in regards to condominium board member term of office and elections. Due to the new law that started in 2018, do the board members automatically stay on the board if they choose to for up to eight years, or do they have to send their […]
Q: A director on our condominium board recently resigned, but would still like to volunteer on a committee. Is this permissible? (S.F., via e-mail) A: I believe so, but the law is a bit of a mess. Section 718.103(7) of the Florida Condominium Act defines a “committee” as “a group […]
Q: My condominium association uses 50/50 raffles to raise funds for our committees. With the holidays around the corner and funding efforts in full effect, we are concerned about recent comments from some owners about this being illegal. Are 50/50 raffles allowed? (M.G., via e mail) A: No. I have […]
“Only Directors Can Vote” – News-Press
11.18.2019
Q: If our secretary steps down, we will only have 4 directors. How do we break a tie when voting on upcoming issues? (S.K., via e-mail) A: I think you are confusing the roles of officers and directors. Directors are elected by the members (they are “the board”) and only […]
