Q: Our condominium association recently voted to purchase new pool furniture. The current furniture is not broken or old, but it was pu...
Questions & Answers
Are HOA board members immune from lawsuits by residents?
23
Sep
Q: We live in an HOA and purchased a single-family home with a three-car garage. At settlement we were given 3 electronic "clickers" ga...
How to get results from insurance carriers?
23
Sep
Q: Our condominium sustained significant damage from Hurricane Irma. It has been a year and our insurance carrier is offering a settlem...
Are adopted rules part of public record?
16
Sep
Q: Do rules adopted by the Board of Directors have to be recorded in the public record?
-K.B., Okeechobee
A: It depends. If you live ...
How often do condominium documents need to be updated?
12
Sep
Q: I recently purchased a unit at a condominium association that has been around for about 20 years. I have lived in condominiums befor...
Should our Board have two more directors?
09
Sep
Q: Our condominium Board has 5 Directors serving, but our Bylaws state that the Board is comprised of 7 Directors. The Board is claimi...
Properly established 55-plus community can impose restrictions
09
Sep
Q: Recently I needed to have my minor grandchild come live with me. Shortly after, I received a letter from the Association informing ...
What can be done about speeding vehicles in our community?
02
Sep
Q: The speed limit in our community is 25 mph. We received numerous reports of speeding in excess of 50 mph. I personally witnessed a c...
What is the legality of video and/or audio recording of board meetings by members of a HOA?
31
Aug
Editor’s note: Attorneys at Goede, DeBoest & Cross respond to questions about Florida community association law. The firm represen...
Rules changed, does homeowner have to comply?
26
Aug
Q: I live in a homeowners association located next to a waterway. In 2017 the Board of Directors adopted rules allowing boat lifts to ...