Thus, the short answer is that the condominium board may have very broad rights or very narrow rights, but the exact answer would require an interpretation of your condominium documents. A member who is denied access to official records is entitled to the actual damages or minimum damages for the associations willful failure to comply with this subsection. Any notice to the mortgagees required under subparagraph 3. may be sent by a method that establishes proof of delivery, and any mortgagee who fails to respond within 60 days after the date of mailing is deemed to have consented to the amendment. Unless otherwise provided in this chapter or in the articles of incorporation or bylaws, decisions that require a vote of the members must be made by the concurrence of at least a majority of the voting interests present, in person or by proxy, at a meeting at which a quorum has been attained. Any recovery of insurance proceeds derived from a policy of insurance maintained by the association for the benefit of its members. The association shall also maintain the electronic mailing addresses and the numbers designated by members for receiving notice sent by electronic transmission of those members consenting to receive notice by electronic transmission. If the budget of the association includes reserve accounts established pursuant to paragraph (d), such reserves shall be determined, maintained, and waived in the manner provided in this subsection. A proposal to amend the governing documents must contain the full text of the provision to be amended and may not be revised or amended by reference solely to the title or number. Code 4920 .) For condominiums: Florida Statute 718.112 (c) provides the board meeting notice requirements. It also provides, in part, the following: "Meetings of a committee to take final action on behalf of the board or make recommendations to the board regarding the association budget are subject to the provisions of this paragraph. 2010-174; s. 17, ch. If in doubt, always check the bylaws and/or declaration of your association, or give me a call to check on the legalities of meeting issues. The board shall duly notice and hold a board meeting within 5 full business days after the adjournment of the member meeting to recall one or more directors. Specific statutes within the Act that apply to annual meetings including, but are not limited to: Section 719.129 permits the association to hold unit owner votes and elections by using an internet-based online voting system with the written consent by the unit owner. Notwithstanding any other law, meetings between the board or a committee and the associations attorney to discuss proposed or pending litigation or meetings of the board held for the purpose of discussing personnel matters are not required to be open to the members other than directors. All committees of the association, whether serving in an advisory capacity or exercising substantive authority, are open to the members of the association. The budget must reflect the estimated revenues and expenses for that year and the estimated surplus or deficit as of the end of the current year. If approved by a majority of the voting interests present at a properly called meeting of the association, an association may prepare or cause to be prepared: A report of cash receipts and expenditures in lieu of a compiled, reviewed, or audited financial statement; A report of cash receipts and expenditures or a compiled financial statement in lieu of a reviewed or audited financial statement; or. If the proposed change is so extensive that underlining and striking through language would hinder, rather than assist, the understanding of the proposed amendment, a notation must be inserted immediately preceding the proposed amendment in substantially the following form: Substantial rewording. The bylaws must provide the following, but are not limited to: Section 718.128 permits the association to hold unit owner votes and elections by using an internet-based online voting system with the written consent by the unit owner. One common solution is having the board adopt a resolution at a special board meeting to strictly enforce the condominium documents prospectively. A person serving as a board member who becomes more than 90 days delinquent in the payment of any fee, fine, or other monetary obligation to the association shall be deemed to have abandoned his or her seat on the board, creating a vacancy on the board to be filled according to law. Statutes, Video Broadcast HOAs in Florida are subject to the Homeowners Association Act. The journals or printed bills of the respective chambers should be consulted for official purposes. Pursuant to the statutes governing homeowners associations, an ARC is required to meet with the same notice and openness formalities as a regular board meeting. 2000-258; s. 4, ch. Copyright 2000- 2023 State of Florida. 2003-79; s. 22, ch. A current roster of all members and their mailing addresses and parcel identifications. Does it matter whether the director participates in the discussion or attends but is simply there to observe? Also, the deadline for condominiums to launch the website will be extended until Jan. 1, 2019. An election is not required unless more candidates are nominated than vacancies exist. If reserve accounts are not established pursuant to paragraph (d), funding of such reserves is limited to the extent that the governing documents limit increases in assessments, including reserves. The association is not liable for the disclosure of information that is protected under this subparagraph if the information is included in an official record of the association and is voluntarily provided by an owner and not requested by the association. In securing consent or joinder, the association is entitled to rely upon the public records to identify the holders of outstanding mortgages. The approval action of the membership must state that reserve accounts shall be provided for in the budget and must designate the components for which the reserve accounts are to be established. The association or its authorized agent may charge a reasonable fee to the prospective purchaser or lienholder or the current parcel owner or member for providing good faith responses to requests for information by or on behalf of a prospective purchaser or lienholder, other than that required by law, if the fee does not exceed $150 plus the reasonable cost of photocopying and any attorney fees incurred by the association in connection with the response. 2004-353; s. 135, ch. In fact, applicable laws governing the operation of condominium and homeowners associations allow board members to communicate by email but prohibits them from voting on issues by email. Prior to turnover of control of an association by a developer to parcel owners, the developer-controlled association shall not vote to use reserves for purposes other than those for which they were intended without the approval of a majority of all nondeveloper voting interests voting in person or by limited proxy at a duly called meeting of the association. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301, Webinar: 2022 Legislative Session Wrap Up, The ABCs Alcohol Sales, BYOB, and Related Considerations, CALL Community Association Leadership Lobby. See governing documents for current text. An amendment to a governing document is effective when recorded in the public records of the county in which the community is located. Association powers and duties; meetings of board; official records; budgets; financial reporting; association funds; recalls. Schedule your meeting, invite members via email, and conduct the vote on the day of the meeting. 2007-80; ss. The Florida Homeowners Association Act, Fla. Stat. A:Not exactly. The amount to be reserved in any account established shall be computed by means of a formula that is based upon estimated remaining useful life and estimated replacement cost or deferred maintenance expense of each reserve item. For purposes of this subparagraph, the term personnel records does not include written employment agreements with an association or management company employee or budgetary or financial records that indicate the compensation paid to an association or management company employee. Copyright 2000- 2023 State of Florida. Florida Statutes Definitions Index (2022), Table Tracing Session Laws to Florida Statutes (2022), Index to Special and Local Laws (1971-2022), Index to Special and Local Laws (1845-1970). to committees. A person who has been convicted of any felony in this state or in a United States District or Territorial Court, or has been convicted of any offense in another jurisdiction which would be considered a felony if committed in this state, may not seek election to the board and is not eligible for board membership unless such felons civil rights have been restored for at least 5 years as of the date on which such person seeks election to the board. . Committee List. 98-261; s. 46, ch. Meetings of committees that do not take final action on behalf of the board or make budget recommendations to the board may be exempt from these formal notice requirements when the bylaws of the association permit such exemptions. The Florida Bar requires the following disclaimer: "The hiring of a law firm is a serious decision that should not be based on advertising alone. Senator List. Generally, this means five (5) years from the date the association is aware of the violation. Publications, Help Searching A copy of the disclosure summary described in s. All other written records of the association not specifically included in the foregoing which are related to the operation of the association. Any vote taken pursuant to this subsection to waive or reduce reserves is applicable only to one budget year. Visit the website at www.gadclaw.com or ask questions about your issues for future columns by sending an inquiry to: info@gadclaw.com. Publications, Help Searching 2011-196; s. 17, ch. If a vacancy occurs on the board as a result of a recall and less than a majority of the board directors are removed, the vacancy may be filled by the affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining directors, notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained in this subsection or in the association documents. 2015-97; s. 15, ch. s. 35, ch. A special meeting is a non-regular meeting to discuss something like a special assessments. For condominiums: Florida Statute 718.112(c) provides the board meeting notice H.R., Naples, A:The committee is likely acting inconsistent with the statute. Association members are entitled to speak at open meetings on designated items (HOA) or an item on the agenda in a condominium. This type of resolution is referred to as a chattel shipping resolution, in reference to a court decision with a similar name, and I would recommend you consult with your legal counsel to confirm the procedures necessary to implement such a resolution and to determine whether it is appropriate in your situation. All financial and accounting records must be maintained for a period of at least 7 years. Notwithstanding this paragraph, the following records are not accessible to members or parcel owners: Any record protected by the lawyer-client privilege as described in s. Information obtained by an association in connection with the approval of the lease, sale, or other transfer of a parcel. The website must be wholly owned and operated by the association or must be operated by a third-party provider with whom the association has the right to operate a page. Non-Profit Corporation Act. For Associations that have active involvement from their owners, its usually a good idea for the board to delegate the fact-finding and non-policy decisions (i.e. Boards can consult with their lawyers to determine if emergency powers give them the right to hold remote meetings. The projected annual cash inflows may include estimated earnings from investment of principal and accounts receivable minus the allowance for doubtful accounts. . Reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses incurred by such person on behalf of the association, subject to approval in accordance with procedures established by the associations governing documents or, in the absence of such procedures, in accordance with an approval process established by the board. 09/15/2007 4:48 PM. . Except as provided in paragraph (b), all members of the association are eligible to serve on the board of directors, and a member may nominate himself or herself as a candidate for the board at a meeting where the election is to be held; provided, however, that if the election process allows candidates to be nominated in advance of the meeting, the association is not required to allow nominations at the meeting. Fla. Stat. Your members vote via their smartphone or computer.Are you ready to simply your annual meetings? HOAs in Florida are subject to the Homeowners Association Act. Many of the provisions of the HOA laws are the same or similar to co-ops and condominiums. Some of the provisions of the Act that apply to annual meetings include, but are not limited to: In the alternative, if notice is not posted in a conspicuous place in the community, notice of each board meeting must be mailed or delivered to each member at least 7 days before the meeting, except in an emergency. First, Florida law has a five (5) year statute of limitations for breaches of a written agreement. 92-49; s. 54, ch. HOA board meetings are subject to the requirements contained within the Open Meeting Act. Some of the more significant requirements are those which require the board to take action only at a properly noticed board meeting, and to allow the associations members to attend open board meetings. An association with total annual revenues of less than $150,000 shall prepare a report of cash receipts and expenditures. The statutes governing community associations require notice of meetings to encourage owner participation. The board shall duly notice and hold a meeting of the board within 5 full business days after receipt of the agreement in writing or written ballots. The copies and notice described in this paragraph may be provided electronically to those owners who previously consented to receive notice electronically. After one or more reserve accounts are established, the membership of the association, upon a majority vote at a meeting at which a quorum is present, may provide for no reserves or less reserves than required by this section. Some of the provisions of the vested with the power to approve or disapprove architectural decisions with respect to a specific parcel of residential property owned by a member of the community.. For purposes of this section, a change in quorum requirements is not an alteration of voting interests. An assessment may not be levied at a board meeting unless the notice of the meeting includes a statement that assessments will be considered and the nature of the assessments. The journals or printed bills of the respective chambers should be consulted for official purposes. The association may use the address provided in the original recorded mortgage document, unless there is a different address for the holder of the mortgage in a recorded assignment or modification of the mortgage, which recorded assignment or modification must reference the official records book and page on which the original mortgage was recorded. Many condominium and homeowners associations activities are required to have a certain amount of transparency. Schedule. Disclaimer: The following language is required by the Alabama Rules of Professional Conduct: No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers. Any fee or compensation authorized in advance by a vote of a majority of the voting interests voting in person or by proxy at a meeting of the members. 2021 Florida Statutes (Including 2021B Session) Title XL REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY Chapter 720 HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATIONS Entire Chapter CHAPTER 720 HOMEOWNERS' ( Civ. Meetings of the board must be open to all members, except for meetings between the board and its attorney with respect to proposed or pending litigation where the contents of the discussion would otherwise be governed by the attorney-client privilege. Because this type of construction may involve drilling holes into the exterior lanai walls, and because the association may be responsible for the lanai walls and any existing lanai cage, I would carefully review the application and possibly seek the opinion of an engineer to determine whether the proposed installation will result in a decrease in structural integrity or whether it would create opportunities for leaks and water damage. If a majority of board members attend a committee meeting, is the meeting considered a board meeting? Q:The architectural review committee (ARC) in our community exercises a lot of power. An owner may consent in writing to the disclosure of other contact information described in this subparagraph. Any vote by ballot received after the closing of the balloting may not be considered. BECAUSE THE OWNERS HAVE NOT ELECTED TO PROVIDE FOR RESERVE ACCOUNTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 720.303(6), FLORIDA STATUTES, THESE FUNDS ARE NOT SUBJECT TO THE RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF SUCH FUNDS SET FORTH IN THAT STATUTE, NOR ARE RESERVES CALCULATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THAT STATUTE. While generally the meetings of an architectural committee of a homeowners' association would not be required to be open to the public, in the instant inquiry these committees have been elevated by county ordinance to constitute an integral part of the decision-making process relating to the issuance of county building permits. Fla. Stat. All tax returns, financial statements, and financial reports of the association. A board member who has been recalled may file a petition pursuant to ss. Board directors may be recalled by an agreement in writing or by written ballot without a membership meeting. If the association does not have a photocopy machine available where the records are kept, or if the records requested to be copied exceed 25 pages in length, the association may have copies made by an outside duplicating service and may charge the actual cost of copying, as supported by the vendor invoice. 97-102; s. 47, ch. K.M., Bonita Springs. It is important to note that some ARCs do not actually approve or disapprove and only make recommendations to the board, so the answer also depends on the scope of authority of the committee. getting bids, taking surveys, planning social events, etc.) If I am ordered to leave (or forbidden to enter) this meeting, I ask that you advise me of the statutory authority for your action. 95-274; s. 4, ch. Questions about board meetings, committee meetings, which have their own set of requirements, and members meetings should be directed to legal counsel for guidance. Many condominium and homeowners associations activities are required to have a certain amount of transparency. Unless otherwise provided in this chapter or in the articles of incorporation or bylaws, decisions that require a vote of the members must be made by the concurrence of at least a majority of If an election is not required because there are either an equal number or fewer qualified candidates than vacancies exist, and if nominations from the floor are not required pursuant to this section or the bylaws, write-in nominations are not permitted and such qualified candidates shall commence service on the board of directors, regardless of whether a quorum is attained at the annual meeting. What are our rights in reviewing this request? Electronic transmission may not be used as a method of giving notice of a meeting called in whole or in part for this purpose. The first step would be to review the declaration and determine whether the lanai is part of the unit or a limited common element. Thus, it is possible that your governing documents require the membership to vote when the board wants to change something, but it is also possible in the documents that only the board approves an owner-requested material alteration. HOA board meetings are subject to the requirements contained within the Open Meeting Act. The federal and Florida statutes likely to affect HOAs, condo associations, cooperatives, and non-profits include: Homeowners Association Act. Any notices required to be sent to the mortgagees under this subparagraph shall be sent to all available addresses provided to the association. Any challenge to the election process must be commenced within 60 days after the election results are announced. Some of the provisions of the Act that apply to annual meetings include, but are not limited to: Electronic voting is permitted if a member consents in writing and all requirements under the code are met. 2005-2; s. 16, ch. Suite 1800 An association with total annual revenues of at least $300,000, but less than $500,000, shall prepare reviewed financial statements. seq., governs the formation, management, powers, and operation of HOAs in Florida. Participation by such person in a financial benefit accruing to all or a significant number of members as a result of actions lawfully taken by the board or a committee of which he or she is a member, including, but not limited to, routine maintenance, repair, or replacement of community assets. A copy of the articles of incorporation of the association and of each amendment thereto. How is this transparent? Notwithstanding the restrictions in this subparagraph, an association may print and distribute to parcel owners a directory containing the name, parcel address, and all telephone numbers of each parcel owner. The failure to timely provide notice of the recording of the amendment does not affect the validity or enforceability of the amendment. Condominium Act. However, two important exceptions apply. If the documents were silent concerning this type of exterior alteration, the statute would dictate that a material alteration like this would require the approval of 75 percent of the unit owners. (c) The bylaws shall provide the following for giving notice to parcel owners and members of all board meetings and, if they do not do so, shall be deemed to include the following: 1. All rights reserved. The board shall give all members notice of the meeting at which the petitioned item shall be addressed in accordance with the 14-day notice requirement pursuant to subparagraph (c)2. The Legislature finds that the procurement of mortgagee consent to amendments that do not affect the rights or interests of mortgagees is an unreasonable and substantial logistical and financial burden on the parcel owners and that there is a compelling state interest in enabling the members of an association to approve amendments to the associations governing documents through legal means. Skip to Navigation | Skip to Main Content | Skip to Site Map. If 20 percent of the parcel owners petition the board for a level of financial reporting higher than that required by this section, the association shall duly notice and hold a meeting of members within 30 days of receipt of the petition for the purpose of voting on raising the level of reporting for that fiscal year. 96-343; s. 1718, ch. When broadcast notice is provided, the notice and agenda must be broadcast in a manner and for a sufficient continuous length of time so as to allow an average reader to observe the notice and read and comprehend the entire content of the notice and the agenda. However, the association is not liable for an erroneous disclosure of the electronic mail address or the number for receiving electronic transmission of notices. 2004-345; s. 19, ch. District Maps. 2018-55; s. 13, ch. Illinois "Yes, boards can do a spontaneous executive session in Illinois," says Barry Kreisler, founder of Kreisler PLLC, a Chicago law firm that represents 70-100 associations, most of which are condos. 2010-174; s. 19, ch. The remainder, if greater than zero, shall be divided by the estimated remaining useful life of the component. Members of the board of administration may use e-mail as a means of communication but may not cast a vote on an association matter via e-mail. Once the association has identified the recorded mortgages of record, the association shall, in writing, request of each parcel owner whose parcel is encumbered by a mortgage of record any information that the owner has in his or her possession regarding the name and address of the person to whom mortgage payments are currently being made. Many of the provisions of the HOA laws are the same or similar to co-ops and condominiums. At the meeting, the board shall certify the recall, in which case such member or members shall be recalled effective immediately and shall turn over to the board within 5 full business days any and all records and property of the association in their possession, or shall proceed as set forth in paragraph (d). Is this true? However, these meetings may also provide owners and shareholders the opportunity to voice concerns or issues. A proxy is effective only for the specific meeting for which it was originally given, as the meeting may lawfully be adjourned and reconvened from time to time, and automatically expires 90 days after the date of the meeting for which it was originally given. 2004-345; s. 15, ch. The lanai is most often a limited common element, but can be part of the unit and therefore it is paramount that you are analyzing the correct part of the declaration. Committee 2018 Florida Statutes . All board meetings must be properly noticed and open to the members, with the only exceptions being: Elections of directors must be conducted in accordance with the procedures set forth in the governing documents of the association. Pursuant to Florida law, certain condominium committees must always follow the same procedural requirements of meetings of the Board of Directors, which (for regular meetings) require at least 48 hours posted notice and must be open to the membership. BuildingBoard has a better way to conduct association meetings. With offices in Naples, Fort Myers, Coral Gables and Boca Raton, the firm represents community associations throughout Florida and focuses on condominium and homeowner association law, real estate law, litigation, estate planning and business law. Requirements For A Community Association Committee Each association has the ability to establish any committees that it sees fit for the operation of its community, as See. The formula may be adjusted each year for changes in estimates and deferred maintenance performed during the year and may include factors such as inflation and earnings on invested funds. To pay to the homeowners' association assessments that, if not paid, may result in a lien. Many communities have standard estoppels that the association provides to title companies in connection with a sale. As to mortgages recorded before July 1, 2013, any existing provisions in the associations governing documents requiring mortgagee consent are enforceable. Notably, a gathering of a quorum of board members to conduct association business is considered a board meeting (whether taking place in person or by real-time electronic means) and is required to be noticed and open to association members. Schedule. 720.301, et. Florida Statutes Definitions Index (2022), Table Tracing Session Laws to Florida Statutes (2022), Index to Special and Local Laws (1971-2022), Index to Special and Local Laws (1845-1970). 2023 www.naplesnews.com. Notice shall be sent to such person if the address provided in the original recorded mortgage document is different from the name and address of the mortgagee or assignee of the mortgage as shown by the public record. It effectively gives the board a clean slate moving forward so that it can enforce future violations without the fear of owners pointing to prior violations as a selective enforcement defense. Social security numbers, driver license numbers, credit card numbers, electronic mailing addresses, telephone numbers, facsimile numbers, emergency contact information, any addresses for a parcel owner other than as provided for association notice requirements, and other personal identifying information of any person, excluding the persons name, parcel designation, mailing address, and property address. A current copy of all contracts to which the association is a party, including, without limitation, any management agreement, lease, or other contract under which the association has any obligation or responsibility. CHAPTER 720. Meeting Frequency: Monthly, meetings may be canceled if no fining issues have been approved by the BOD. Specifically, Florida Statutes section 718.112 provides that meetings of a committee . The association may provide notice by electronic transmission in a manner authorized by law for meetings of the board of directors, committee meetings requiring notice under this section, and annual and special meetings of the members to any member who has provided a facsimile number or e-mail address to the association to be used for such purposes; however, a member must consent in writing to receiving notice by electronic transmission. The annual meeting is held to conduct business that impacts the entire community. A report of cash receipts and disbursement must disclose the amount of receipts by accounts and receipt classifications and the amount of expenses by accounts and expense classifications, including, but not limited to, the following, as applicable: costs for security, professional, and management fees and expenses; taxes; costs for recreation facilities; expenses for refuse collection and utility services; expenses for lawn care; costs for building maintenance and repair; insurance costs; administration and salary expenses; and reserves if maintained by the association. Other than addressing the petitioned item at the meeting, the board is not obligated to take any other action requested by the petition. Javascript must be enabled for site search. Emergency actions must be ratified or approved at the boards next properly noticed board meeting at which a quorum of directors is attained. Meetings of a committee to take final action on behalf of the board or to make recommendations to the board regarding the associations budget must comply fully with the notice requirements established for meetings of the board. If the board fails to duly notice and hold a board meeting within 5 full business days after service of an agreement in writing or within 5 full business days after the adjournment of the member recall meeting, the recall shall be deemed effective and the board directors so recalled shall immediately turn over to the board all records and property of the association. Contact BuildingBoard to learn more about our services and to schedule a demo. There are a lot of changes inacted in FL720, July 1, 2007. When it is determined by the department pursuant to binding arbitration proceedings that an initial recall effort was defective, written recall agreements or written ballots used in the first recall effort and not found to be defective may be reused in one subsequent recall effort. Once established as provided in this subsection, the reserve accounts must be funded or maintained or have their funding waived in the manner provided in paragraph (f). In addition, when the board decides not to certify the recall, as to each vote rejected, the minutes must identify the parcel number and the specific reason for each such rejection. If so provided in the governing documents, a special meeting of the members to recall a director or directors of the board of administration may be called by 10 percent of the voting interests giving notice of the meeting as required for a meeting of members, and the notice shall state the purpose of the meeting. Disclaimer: The information on this system is unverified. As such, there are statutory meeting requirements that must be followed for board meetings which must be kept in mind when an association is adopting or changing its procedures. Statutes, Video Broadcast As you mentioned, this new board may have no idea whether the prior board was aware, and if so, was it aware for more than five (5) years? The agreement in writing or ballot shall list at least as many possible replacement directors as there are directors subject to the recall, when at least a majority of the board is sought to be recalled; the person executing the recall instrument may vote for as many replacement candidates as there are directors subject to the recall. (12) "Parcel owner" means the record owner of legal title to a parcel. The copy must be provided to the member within the time limits set forth in subsection (5). Section 617.0721 of the Florida Not for Profit Corporation Act states that the board of directors may authorize members who are not present to participate in a meeting by remote communication and be deemed present in person to vote at the meeting. The financial statements shall be based upon the associations total annual revenues, as follows: An association with total annual revenues of $150,000 or more, but less than $300,000, shall prepare compiled financial statements. The financial and accounting records must include: Accurate, itemized, and detailed records of all receipts and expenditures. However, an owner may exclude his or her telephone numbers from the directory by so requesting in writing to the association. Upon approval by the membership, the board of directors shall include the required reserve accounts in the budget in the next fiscal year following the approval and each year thereafter. If you have any questions on this subject or Homeowners/Condo Associations, please contact the attorneysCarla ThackerorKevin Obos. 2014-133; s. 7, ch. Chapter 720 HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATIONS Entire Chapter. If more than one ballot is submitted for a lot or parcel, the ballots for that lot or parcel shall be disqualified. Code 4920; See also Board Meeting Notice Requirements .) Solely in Executive Session. Meetings of members; voting and election procedures; amendments. I think if a quorum of directors are present at a committee meeting (regardless of the directors purpose for attending the meeting), it constitutes as a quorum and functions as a board meeting. Unless a lower number is provided in the bylaws, the percentage of voting interests required to constitute a quorum at a meeting of the members shall be 30 percent of the total voting interests. Q:An owner in our condominium is requesting to enclose his lanai with glass to create an air-conditioned living space. Can Homeowners Association Board Restrict Fences? Namely, meetings of the board or an association committee at which the associations attorney is participating for the purpose of rendering advice upon proposed or pending litigation are not required to be open to association members. If the eligibility of the member to vote is confirmed and no other ballot has been submitted for that lot or parcel, the inner envelope shall be removed from the outer envelope bearing the identification information, placed with the ballots which were personally cast, and opened when the ballots are counted. Unless otherwise provided in the governing documents as originally recorded or permitted by this chapter or chapter 617, an amendment may not materially and adversely alter the proportionate voting interest appurtenant to a parcel or increase the proportion or percentage by which a parcel shares in the common expenses of the association unless the record parcel owner and all record owners of liens on the parcels join in the execution of the amendment. Yes, there is a legislative amendment that requires a website for some condominiums, but it is important to note that it only currently applies to larger condominiums with more than 150 units. To create a homeowners association in Florida, a community must be incorporated and record its initial governing documents in the official records of the county where the association is The minutes of the board meeting at which the board decides whether to certify the recall are an official association record. The board of directors is responsible for carrying out the provisions of the governing documents, including rules and regulations. A majority of the voting interests is required for a quorum at a members meeting unless otherwise stated in the bylaws, Except as expressly provided within the code, unit owners may not vote by general proxy, only by limited proxies, Proxies may be used to establish a quorum, A committee member or board members participation in a meeting electronically counts toward a quorum, An annual meeting of the unit owners must be held in a location provided in the bylaws or within 45 miles of the condominium property, except for associations governing timeshare condominiums, Written notice of the annual meeting must contain the agenda and must be provided at least 14 days before the annual meeting (the notice must also be posted in a conspicuous place on the condominium property for 14 continuous days before the meeting), Unless the bylaws state otherwise, a majority of voting interests constitutes a quorum at a meeting of the members, Unless the code explicitly allows, unit owners may not vote by general proxy after January 1, 1992, Limited proxies may be used as adopted by the division, Except under limited circumstances, proxies are not used to elect board members, Board and committee members participating electronically count toward a quorum, There must be an annual meeting of the shareholders, Notice of annual meetings must be posted on the property for 14 continuous days and given to each unit owner at least 14 days before the meeting, The association shall hold an annual meeting for members, Special meetings may be held as necessary, Notice of the annual meeting must be given at least 14 days before the meeting by mail, delivery, or electronic transmission, Members have the right to vote by proxy unless otherwise provided in the code or the associations governing documents, Unless otherwise provide by the bylaws, 30 percent of the total voting interests constitute a quorum, Members present in person or by proxy count toward a quorum. R.D., Marco Island. Q:I read that Florida law now requires condominiums to keep a website and upload all official records on the public website. During such a meeting, the board should define the role(s) and scope of each committee and appoint at least three members to each committee. 2013-188; s. 4, ch. Often times, the board has to deal with unapproved satellite dishes mounted on the roof, unapproved upstairs tile flooring, commercial vehicle violations, or pet violations. The Groves Compliance Committee is a standing committee whose purpose is to review and adjudicate appeals by residents of HOA Board approved fines and/or suspension of privileges (pursuant to Florida Statute 720.305) for violations of the Rules. This subsection also applies to the meetings of any committee or other similar body, when a final decision will be made regarding the expenditure of association funds, and to any body vested with the power to approve or disapprove architectural decisions with respect to a specific parcel of residential property owned by a member of the community. Section 61B-23.001(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, states that a meeting of the board of administration means any gathering of the members of the board of directors, at which a quorum of the members is present, for the purpose of conducting association business. At first, I thought if a director attends a committee meeting as an owner and not a director that they wouldnt be counted toward this requirement. The software and operating system used by the association which allows the manipulation of data, even if the owner owns a copy of the same software used by the association. Some governing documents specifically require membership approval for board-initiated exterior alterations, but not necessarily for owner-requested exterior alterations. Directors may not vote by proxy or by secret ballot at board meetings, except that secret ballots may be used in the election of officers. The association shall provide each member with a copy of the annual budget or a written notice that a copy of the budget is available upon request at no charge to the member. As always, the bylaws and articles must be considered as controlling, unless they violate the law. However, if broadcast notice is used in lieu of a notice posted physically in the community, the notice must be broadcast at least four times every broadcast hour of each day that a posted notice is otherwise required. It does not require downloading software or apps. The HOA statute states in reference to the requirement for open board meetings, The provisions of this subsection shall also apply to the meetings of any committee or other When the recall of more than one board director is sought, the written agreement, ballot, or vote at a meeting shall provide for a separate vote for each board director sought to be recalled. The only committee that is required by law for Florida community associations is the rules enforcement committee, which is also often referred to as the fining, violation or grievance committee. A report of cash receipts and expenditures, a compiled financial statement, or a reviewed financial statement in lieu of an audited financial statement. Interim Committee Meetings; Senators. Any fee or compensation authorized in the governing documents. Finally, not all of the official records are required to be posted under the new law. 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