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This issue has been the subject of much debate in recent years, but now has a more definitive answer in state law

I own a condo in Florida, but I do not live in the state. The association said I can go look at records in the office. Cant they mail them to me?

A HOA board passed a resolution that only the president and property manager can view and control payroll information for a community

A board meeting may be noticed by the rest of the directors on the board, and held without the president’s attendance, if meeting has a board quorum

Two Florida statutes address the issue of board members accepting gifts from vendors

Section 718.111(12)(b) of Florida Statutes state the association must provide access to the records within 10 working days after receipt of request.

Also: If the HOA hires a property management company, what tasks require a CAM license? And is it illegal to hire someone without a license?

Condo Q&A: The answer may depend on what type of meeting is being held, if it’s a regular board meeting or involves a special assessment or other issue.

Condo questions: What’s the process for implementing online voting for members? Avi S. Tryson Esq. © LEAH VOSS/TCPALM Resorts and condos line the Atlantic coast of Hutchinson Island on Thursday, April 6, 2021, in Martin County. An environmental bill moving through the Florida legislature would have local governments study sea level rise, create state systems to further study it and allow for local governments to apply for state funds up to $100 million to stave off sea lev...

By Avi S. Tryson Fla. law says a condo association must maintain limited common elements; a declaration says it does not. Which one wins? Also: A condo board passed a rule that bans pit bulls, but a resident has had one for five years. Would the dog have to go if the board started enforcing the rule? STUART, Fla. – Question: I was under the impression that under the Florida Condo Statute maintenance and repair of common elements including limited common elements were always the responsibilit...