Open forum is not only required by law, but it’s a valuable opportunity for boards to hear from their members.

A: An open forum opportunity is required by Civil Code Section 4925 in all open board meetings and in membership meetings.

The Florida Division of Condominiums gives a Board pretty broad latitude when it comes to making decisions regarding ...

Florida condo and HOA law: what to know about special assessments, block views and the right to speak on agenda items.

Q: Our HOA board members have discussions and decide who will serve as president, VP, etc prior to a board meeting.

HOA Homefront: Is our board following the Open Meeting Act? An open forum opportunity is required by California law in all open board meetings and in membership meetings. This is mandatory.

Q. Our HOA Board says we cannot speak on each agenda item for 3 minutes at a Board meeting, but rather, only a total of 3 minutes. Is this legal?

Q: Our homeowners’ association (HOA) board says we cannot speak on each agenda item for three minutes at a board meeting but rather only a cumulative total of three minutes.