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

The consent calendar items still must be listed on the posted agenda, and any director can without explanation ask for an ...

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

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.

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. Is this legal? P.P., Palm ...

Tip Board meetings are documented by meeting minutes and are then placed into the company binder to create a historical ledger of major decisions and directions the company will take.