Homeowners Association Director Nominations in Advance of the Annual Meeting

Traditionally, all phases of homeowners association board of directors elections, including nominations, voting,

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Clinton Morrell

and vote counting, are conducted at the annual meeting. However, the time consuming nature of this process has led some homeowners associations to require nominations prior to the annual meeting instead of “from the floor” at the meeting. This saves time at the annual meeting by allowing the Association to confirm the eligibility of the candidates ahead of time. Continue reading “Homeowners Association Director Nominations in Advance of the Annual Meeting”

“Sunshine Laws” Do Not Apply to Community Associations (Open Meetings are Still Required)

Frequently, there are complaints by association members regarding violations of Florida’s Sunshine Laws, Chapter 286, Florida Statutes, which mandates public access to Continue reading ““Sunshine Laws” Do Not Apply to Community Associations (Open Meetings are Still Required)”

Tenants and Personal Property after a Foreclosure Sale

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Jason Davis

After a judicial foreclosure sale concludes and a certificate of title is issued, the purchaser named in the certificate may find the newly acquired residential property either occupied by a tenant in possession or filled with personal belongings. Sections 83.561, Florida Statutes, “Termination of rental agreement upon foreclosure” and 83.62, Florida Statutes, “Restoration of possession to landlord” address these issues. Continue reading “Tenants and Personal Property after a Foreclosure Sale”