The definition has now been reverted back to how it previously existed, which means that rules and regulations are no longer part of the statutory definition of “governing documents” and accordingly, amendments to rules and regulations no longer have to be recorded. COMMENTARY: This is a good ...
“While co-op governing documents may permit such removal as well, in the condominium context, case law limits the ability of governing documents to authorize the removal of directors for reasons not permitted by statute, and there is no similar condominium statutory provision that contemplates remov...
The recession also prompted an increase in tenant-occupied units as owners relocated to accept jobs elsewhere, but couldn’t sell their units. As landlords, they are responsible for the actions of their tenants under state law and the community’s own governing documents. Size and Location In C...
both boards and residents have to be aware of state laws and governing documents. Cases of privacy intrusion happen from coast to coast. Last year, for example, a Florida family living in a penthouse suite sued its condominium association for cell phone towers that were ...
Legally, this is known as "amending and restating" the governing documents. You can't arbitrarily change the bylaws without a vote, however, and you need approval from a good majority of homeowners. Read More: HOA Laws in Florida TL;DR (Too Long; Didn't Read) The procedure ...
Once the board members are elected, Florida law requires that after 90 days, the fledgling or veteran board member must certify in writing to the secretary “that he or she has read and understands the governing documents, and will faithfully discharge his or her fiduciary responsibility.” A ...