Emailed and written requests to our HOA board of directors are never acknowledged by the board or included in the official minutes. Our by-laws state "The secretary shall keep the minutes of all ...

Q: I have a few questions. 1. Are recorded minutes required for all homeowners association meetings, including the homeowner budget ratification meeting? 2. How long before a quarterly board meeting ...

Running legally compliant and transparent board meetings is essential for successful operation of any community association ("HOAs"). Compliance with an HOA's governing documents helps avoid legal ...

Editor’s note: Attorneys at Goede, DeBoest & Cross respond to questions about Florida community association law. The firm represents community associations throughout Florida and focuses on ...

Question: If Civil Code section 4525(a)(10) authorizes only 12 months of board meeting minutes, why are prospective buyers advised by some to ask for 24 months? And what should buyers do when the ...

Q: I attended my first HOA meeting, and I noticed the format is slightly different from city council meetings. Board members were provided a lengthy document prepared by management, containing ...

Editor’s note: Attorneys at Goede, DeBoest & Cross respond to questions about Florida community association law. With offices in Naples, Fort Myers, Coral Gables, Boca Raton and Pensacola, the firm ...

Question: Can you please tell me if there is any rule about written correspondence that is sent to the board of directors by an owner? For years I have been under the impression that when an owner ...

Live in a home governed by a condominium, co-op or homeowner's association? Have questions about what they can and cannot do? Ryan Poliakoff, an attorney and author based in Boca Raton, has answers.

Q: Our management company recently advised the board they could no longer discuss any HOA business via “group” emails in between meetings, even if the emails lead to no decisions or directions. Is ...