The state requires a person to be licensed if they manage an association for
remuneration, and if they contain more than _____ units or have an annual
budget of $_________ - correct answer 10 units or have an annual budget in
excess of $100k
The State requires a community management firm to do ...
BOB HOGUE CARDS Q&A
The state requires a person to be licensed if they manage an association for
remuneration, and if they contain more than _____ units or have an annual
budget of $_________ - correct answer 10 units or have an annual budget in
excess of $100k
The State requires a community management firm to do what with the
department prior to conducting business in Florida? - correct answer As of
1/1/09, a community association firm that is responsible for more than 10 units or
budget greater than $100k must be licensed by the department. They must
submit an application or fee.
In an HOA, requests for inspection of Official Records must be made by
__________? - correct answer Certified mail, return receipt requested (as of
7/1/10)
Can a Condo Association suspend the use rights of an owner that is delinquent in
paying fees to the Association? - correct answer YES. If the condominium unit
owner is more than 90 days delinquent on "any monetary" obligation to the
Association (As of 2/1/10)
If an owner is delinquent to the Condo or HOA association and rents their unit or
home, can the Association demand rent? - correct answer As of 7/1/10, Condo
and HOA associations may make written demand that the tenant pay rent to the
Association until the monetary obligation owed to the Association has been
satisfied
When does an amendment to the bylaws become effective? - correct answer
After the proper membership vote is obtained, amendments to the bylaws
become effective when they are recorded in the public records of the county the
original documents are recorded
How would an association become a 55 or older community? - correct answer The
association must meet certain requirements of the Federal Fair Housing Act to be
designated as an adult community. The Florida Commission on Human Relations
administers the Federal Fair Housing Act in Florida
Is it a requirement to mail minutes of the meetings to unit owners? - correct
answer No. The association must have minutes of a meeting available within a
reasonable time. If a unit owner makes a written request, a copy shall be made
available within 5 working days after receipt of the written request
What is considered a board meeting? - correct answer A board meeting is defined
by any gathering of members of the board, at which quorum of the board is
present, for the purpose of conducting association business
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, BOB HOGUE CARDS Q&A
Can a unit owner speak at a meeting? - correct answer A unit owner has the right
to speak at any meeting with reference to all agenda items
What must be included with the notice of a meeting? - correct answer An agenda
for condo or coop meeting must be included with the notice of a meeting and
posted conspicuously on the property
Is the association required to carry insurance on the association property? -
correct answer The association shall use its best efforts to obtain and maintain
adequate insurance to protect the association, the association property, and
common elements
Can the association charge a fee with a lease or sale of a unit? - correct answer
The association can charge a transfer fee if they are required to approve a sale or
lease and it is provided for in the documents. The maximum charge allowable is
$100 per applicant
Can an association amend its recorded documents? - correct answer The
documents need to be reviewed for the proper membership vote needed. IF not
addressed than 2/3 of voting interest must approve the document changes at a
duly called membership meeting
Does the law require an association to hire a licensed property manager? - correct
answer The law does not require to hire a manager. However, the Florida
Administrative Code states that if a Board chooses to hire a manger, it shall only
hire licensed community association manager where licensure is required in
Florida Statutes
Who may represent you at arbitration? - correct answer You can represent
yourself. You can be represented by an attorney or by qualified representative.
Competitive bids are not required for contracts with _______ - correct answer
Employees of the association, attorney, accountant, architect, community
association manager, timeshare management firm, engineering, and landscape
architect services
How often are regular assessments to be paid in a condo or co-op? - correct
answer 718 & 719 require assessments to be made not less frequently than
quarterly
Is a condo or co-op permitted to use proxies in the election of directors? - correct
answer No an election must be held by secret ballot or voting machine, unless
alternative election procedures have been adopted in bylaws
Homeowners associations must use the Division's arbitration program for
____________? - correct answer All recall and election disputes, prior to filing a
lawsuit
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