I have been present at elections where the members have no idea “who” is running for the board. In the condominium setting the members have the benefit of knowing in advance the names of all candidates. That does not mean …
Make Your Vote Count at This Year’s Condominium Election
Many condominiums throughout the state are getting ready for their annual meeting. This means that election season is also underway as the election occurs at the time of the annual meeting. Remember that two notices are required. The first should …
Attorneys Need Not Always Be Your Attack Dog
I am lucky enough to be part of a profession with many specialties and even luckier to work for a variety of communities and to meet a variety of people. This has taught me a few things that I want …
E-Notice for Everyone
It is 2019 and e-mail has, for many, replaced the U.S. Postal service and our voicemails. In the community association setting, many boards send their members communications regarding construction projects, newsletters, and simple FYIs via e-mail and members respond in …
PSA: Condominiums and Websites
I have previously written a few articles for our Community Update about the website requirement for condominiums operating at least 150 units. Just recently, I represented a condominium that was being investigated by the Division of Business and Professional Regulation …
Election Voting Assistance
In the Condominium Act, it is very clear that only a unit’s owner can vote in election. That means that an election can’t be decided through the use of proxies (limited or general). There is an exception for associations with …
The Project Costs What!?! That Requires A Membership Vote
Condominium Associations are in the maintenance game it seems at times. Just when one project ends, another is beginning. Maintenance is simply a fact of life for all condominiums. A big problem arises in many condominiums, however, when the maintenance …
Keeping Meeting Minutes Forever
How long is a condominium required to keep minutes of its meetings? Prior to July 1, 2018 the answer was seven years. This requirement had both its pros and cons. Likely the biggest advantage was minimizing storage requirements, as months, …
Do My HOA’s Rules Have to be Recorded?
For many years, homeowners’ associations (HOA) were only required to record their rules and regulations if their governing documents required that they be recorded. As of July 1, 2018, that is no longer the case.
Section 720.306 was …
There’s a Membership Meeting in my HOA, Where Does the Notice get Mailed?
It is commonly understood that membership meeting notices are mailed to members in addition to being conspicuously posted. The address used has historically been either the property address in the community or an alternate address provided by the members. Effective …