Our CCR's & Bylaws call for a Hearing Committee yet our new management told our BOD "a Hearing Committee was not necessary, if

As to meetings of the board of directors of a homeowners association, Florida Statutes are quite clear in that such meetings must be open to the...

The condo unitis owned by a cooperation or by more than one person? in which way the cooperation can select one member to be

Your question refers to a condominium unit, but then refers to a coop, which although similar is governed by different laws. Condos are governed by...

My condo association board want to increase the monthly due from 180 to 380 per month. 180 without reserve and 380 with reserv

Florida Statutes 718.112(2)(f)92) may help you answer those questions. It reads in relevant part: "In addition to annual operating expenses, the...

In Forida, owner quit claims condo to assn. Bank forecloses. Does bank foreclosure wipe out condo assn ownership at sale

On the sole question of "ownership", yes, the lender's foreclosure sale will presumably result in issuance of a certificate of title by the Clerk...

How is the 1% of original mortgage limitation applied to delinquent HOA dues on Florida foreclosures?

This is an unsettled area of law, as there is no controlling (appellate) decision directly on point. The Ocean Bank v. Caribbean Towers decision...

Can HOA hold a CLOSED meeting to discuss contract "Source Selection" matters and other issues?

Florida Statutes 720.303 provides that members of the association, meaning owners, have a right to attend "all" meetings of the board of directors....

I am a homeowner. How can I dispute a charge that property managers are giving me for a violation I solved on time?

As the other attorneys have commented, the association must provide you with a violation notice and opportunity for a hearing (the violation notice...

Is a store bought lean package legal? Iam the pres of a condo and haVE 10 owners in the rears on maint. and assesments

You would be well-advised not to even think about self-help in this area of law. Florida Statutes must be strictly complied with as to the type of...

COA meeting held 12/14. Less than 20% of the owners present. Less than 5 ran to fill 5 board positions. Who are board members?

The management company is correct IF you mean that only 4 individuals IN ADDITION to the 5 board members submitted notices of intent to run. If so,...

Florida Statutes 720.303 requires homeowners associations to maintain a current roster of its members (meaning the owners within the association),...