How much notice is required for a Florida HOA board meeting?

Under F.S. § 720.303(2)(a), Florida HOA board meetings must be noticed at least 48 hours in advance by posting in a conspicuous place in the community. However, the HOA's governing documents may require longer notice - always verify your CC&Rs and bylaws. Emergency meetings called to address an imminent threat to health or safety are not subject to the 48-hour requirement, but the circumstances should be documented carefully.

How much notice is required for a Florida condo board meeting?

Under F.S. § 718.112(2)(c), Florida condominium board meetings must be noticed at least 48 hours in advance. The notice must be posted in a conspicuous place in the condominium. Emergency meetings called to address an imminent threat may be held with shorter notice, but only for the limited purpose of addressing the emergency. All other agenda business must wait for a properly noticed meeting.

How much notice is required for a Florida HOA or condo annual meeting?

Annual meetings and any meeting where a vote of the members (owners) will be taken require at least 14 days' advance notice under F.S. § 718.112(2)(d) (condos) and § 720.306(3) (HOAs). Notice must be mailed or delivered to each unit owner and posted in a conspicuous place. For condominiums, the notice must also include ballots and candidate information if an election is on the agenda. Budget adoption meetings follow the same 14-day rule.

What must a Florida HOA meeting notice include?

A compliant notice must state: the date, time, and location of the meeting; the agenda or purpose of the meeting; and any items on which a vote will be taken. For annual meetings, the notice must include ballots and information about candidates (condos) or meet the notice requirements of the governing documents (HOAs). If any board member will attend by telephone or video conference, the notice should state that and include any access instructions.

Can a Florida HOA or condo board meeting be held by video conference?

Yes. Florida law permits board meetings by telephone conference, video conference, or similar real-time communication under F.S. § 718.112(2)(c) for condos and § 720.303(2)(a) for HOAs. The notice must state that a board member or members may participate remotely and include access instructions if owners wish to observe. A quorum must still be established and votes recorded as with any in-person meeting.

What is a special meeting for an HOA or condo?

A special meeting is any non-regularly-scheduled meeting called for a specific purpose - such as a vote on a special assessment, recall of a board member, or amendment to governing documents. Special meetings generally require the same 14-day notice as annual meetings if owner votes will be taken. The notice must state the specific purpose of the special meeting; no other business may be conducted at a special meeting beyond the stated purpose.

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Florida HOA meeting notice FAQ

How much notice is required for a Florida HOA board meeting?: Under F.S. § 720.303(2)(a), Florida HOA board meetings must be noticed at least 48 hours in advance by posting in a conspicuous place in the community. However, the HOA's governing documents may require longer notice - always verify your CC&Rs and bylaws. Emergency meetings called to address an imminent threat to health or safety are not subject to the 48-hour requirement, but the circumstances should be documented carefully.
How much notice is required for a Florida condo board meeting?: Under F.S. § 718.112(2)(c), Florida condominium board meetings must be noticed at least 48 hours in advance. The notice must be posted in a conspicuous place in the condominium. Emergency meetings called to address an imminent threat may be held with shorter notice, but only for the limited purpose of addressing the emergency. All other agenda business must wait for a properly noticed meeting.
How much notice is required for a Florida HOA or condo annual meeting?: Annual meetings and any meeting where a vote of the members (owners) will be taken require at least 14 days' advance notice under F.S. § 718.112(2)(d) (condos) and § 720.306(3) (HOAs). Notice must be mailed or delivered to each unit owner and posted in a conspicuous place. For condominiums, the notice must also include ballots and candidate information if an election is on the agenda. Budget adoption meetings follow the same 14-day rule.
What must a Florida HOA meeting notice include?: A compliant notice must state: the date, time, and location of the meeting; the agenda or purpose of the meeting; and any items on which a vote will be taken. For annual meetings, the notice must include ballots and information about candidates (condos) or meet the notice requirements of the governing documents (HOAs). If any board member will attend by telephone or video conference, the notice should state that and include any access instructions.
Can a Florida HOA or condo board meeting be held by video conference?: Yes. Florida law permits board meetings by telephone conference, video conference, or similar real-time communication under F.S. § 718.112(2)(c) for condos and § 720.303(2)(a) for HOAs. The notice must state that a board member or members may participate remotely and include access instructions if owners wish to observe. A quorum must still be established and votes recorded as with any in-person meeting.
What is a special meeting for an HOA or condo?: A special meeting is any non-regularly-scheduled meeting called for a specific purpose - such as a vote on a special assessment, recall of a board member, or amendment to governing documents. Special meetings generally require the same 14-day notice as annual meetings if owner votes will be taken. The notice must state the specific purpose of the special meeting; no other business may be conducted at a special meeting beyond the stated purpose.

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