The following information pertains to condominiums Effective October 1
[From the Community Advocacy Network “CAN”]
Boards will now have additional powers in the event that a "State of Emergency" is declared. These powers include the ability to:
1. Conduct meetings without satisfying typical notice requirements
2. Cancel and reschedule meetings
3. Name assistant directors or officers
4. Relocate the principal office of the association
5. Mitigate further damages
6. Use reserve funds without a membership vote
7. Declare the building and/or units uninhabitable
8. Order a mandatory evacuation
9. Insulate the board from any liability in the event that owners or occupants stay in the building despite an evacuation order
10. Levy special assessments without a vote of the membership if the documents require such a vote; and
11. Borrow money to fund emergency repairs.
More information from CAN (Community Advocacy Network) Regarding Condominiums
New Board Certification form required by Section 718.112(2)(d)3 of the Condominium Act is now available on the DBPR's website at:
http://www.myflorida.com/dbpr/lsc/documents/candidate_certification_form.pdf
The new law requires an individual who wishes to run for the board to certify, in advance of the election, that he or she has read and understands to the best of their ability the association's governing documents, the Florida condominium law and the administrative code.
The form must be sent out with the First Notice of Election.
Please make sure to discuss this new form with your association attorney and property manager to ensure that your annual meeting package is correct.
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