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What to Look for When Reviewing HOA Financial Statements
Your condominium association’s annual budget should be highly informed by your HOA’s financial statements. Keeping close watch over the association’s financial health will tell you how well the board of directors is doing in managing the HOA’s income and expenses and...
Best Practices for Conducting Effective HOA Meetings
Most condo association board members meet only 4-5 times per year, and during those sessions, there’s a lot to accomplish! To make the most of everyone’s time and facilitate productive meetings, it’s helpful to follow some best practices. Tips for Leading...
Can Owners Approve or Reject a Condo Association Budget in Florida?
The annual budget for condominium associations and HOAs impacts all unit owners, but do all owners have a say in whether or not the proposed budget gets approved? The answer will depend on your association’s bylaws and governing documents, but for most HOAs in...
Women Making a Difference
We're pleased to announce that Dania Fernandez has been listed as one of the Women Making a Difference is the FCAP's Community Association Journal. The Florida Community Association Professionals (FCAP) is a member-based professional organization providing training...
Can a Husband and Wife Serve on an HOA Board in Florida?
This is a common question Florida property owners who live in an HOA community have - can a husband and wife or co-owners of the same unit both serve on their association’s board of directors? The answer is generally “no,” although there is an asterisk to that “no.”...
Can an HOA in Florida Sue a Homeowner?
Condo associations in Florida are each governed by their own set of rules and regulations. These can be found in the HOA’s CC&Rs and bylaws. In addition to the association’s rules, the HOA and its members must also abide by Florida community law. When these rules...
How Many Board Members Should Your HOA in Florida Have?
Florida condominium associations are managed and operated like mini governments. To make the democratic process run smoothly, unit owners must elect a board of directors to make leadership decisions on behalf of the community. The composition of the board and how the...
How Do I Fight My HOA in Florida?
In many ways, condo associations function much like their own mini-democracy. While there are state laws that govern the formation, management, powers and operation of HOAs in Florida, each association also has its own set of rules and regulations that are spelled out...
Can an HOA Evict a Homeowner in Florida?
No one wants to be faced with the prospect of dealing with an eviction, and things can get complicated in a hurry when it comes to HOAs. The eviction process differs if the person is renting versus if they are a unit owner, but regardless of the situation, it’s...