Question: I am a military veteran. Over Memorial Day weekend, I displayed my American flag outside my home. I intend to display the same flag for the Fourth of July. I recently received a letter from my homeowners’ …
Florida HOA’s Can Change Rental Rules
Question: Our homeowners’ association would like to change our current minimum rental period, which is only three days, to a thirty day minimum. If we receive a majority vote for making this amendment, do we have to “grandfather” …
Delinquent Owners not Eligible for the Board of Directors in Florida Condominiums & HOAs
Question: I live in a homeowners’ association and recently submitted my intent to run for the board. However, my name was not included on the ballot that was mailed out to all of the owners. When I asked …
Can the Association Board Fill a Vacancy Without an Election?
Question: Recently, one of the members of our board of directors resigned from the board and sold their unit. When he announced his resignation, I expected the association to schedule an election to fill the vacancy. However, at …
Changing Governing Documents Generally Requires Homeowner Approval
Question: My homeowners’ association is about twelve years old and we are considering doing a complete rewrite of our governing documents. Some members of the board have stated that we cannot replace our governing documents, but only amend …
Officers are Elected or Removed by the Board of Directors in Florida Condominiums
Question: I am the president of my condominium association and I have decided that we should fire our secretary. Do I have the authority to fire the secretary or is this something that should be voted on by …
Florida Condo Board May Have Authority to Approve Changes to Common Areas
Question: Recently, my condominium association installed a bike rack and bench on the property. Following the installation, I questioned the board whether these changes should have been approved by 75% of all unit owners. In response, the board …
Automated External Defibrillator Devices (AEDs) In Florida Condominiums
Question: My condominium association is considering purchasing an “AED” for our clubhouse. From the conversation at the meeting I understand that this is an emergency medical device to use when someone is having a heart attack. Is it …
Condominium Association Meetings Can Be Adjourned
Question: Our condominium association is having a vote at a special meeting to authorize major improvements to our property, which must be approved by 67% of all voters. We have a hard time getting people to vote. We …
Convicted Felons Ineligible for Condo Board Service in Florida
Question: My condominium association’s annual meeting is next month. Several of us are concerned because we have been told that one of the individuals running for the board was charged with felony security law violations. While he was …