Documents de l'association
Florida Condominium Association Powers (Fla. Stat. 718.111)
This summary outlines the powers, duties, and recordkeeping requirements of a condominium association under Florida Statute 718.111.
Ce guide est en anglais, la langue dans laquelle la loi est publiée, afin que chaque citation corresponde au texte officiel. La foire aux questions ci-dessous est dans votre langue.
What the law covers
- The association must be a Florida corporation for profit or not for profit, unless it existed before January 1, 1977.
- Unit owners are shareholders or members of the association.
- Officers and directors have a fiduciary relationship to the unit owners.
- The association may operate more than one condominium.
- The association has powers to manage, contract, sue, and be sued.
Key requirements and limits
- A director present at a meeting is presumed to assent to action taken unless voting against or abstaining.
- Directors may not vote by proxy or secret ballot, except for officer elections.
- A unit owner has no authority to act for the association.
- Officers, directors, and agents must discharge duties in good faith and with ordinary care.
- Soliciting or accepting a kickback is a felony of the third degree.
- The association may not hire an attorney who represents the management company.
- A community association manager or firm must be licensed under part VIII of chapter 468.
- The association may make assessments but may not charge a use fee for common elements unless provided in the declaration or by majority vote.
- The association has the irrevocable right of access to units under certain conditions.
Notice, hearing and deadlines
- To enter an abandoned unit, the association must give at least 2 days' notice by mail or hand delivery.
- Official records must be provided within 10 working days after a written request.
- Failure to provide records creates a rebuttable presumption of willful noncompliance, with minimum damages of $50 per calendar day for up to 10 days.
- Accounting records must be maintained for at least 7 years; structural integrity reserve studies for 15 years.
- Bids for work must be kept for at least 1 year after receipt.
Practical checklist for homeowners
- Read the declaration, bylaws, and rules of the association.
- Keep copies of all notices received from the association.
- Verify that the association maintains official records and request copies as needed.
- Confirm that any entry into your unit follows the required notice procedures.
- Review the association's insurance coverage and understand what is insured.
Source
Fla. Stat. 718.111, texte officiel“The officers and directors of the association have a fiduciary relationship to the unit owners.”
“An officer, a director, or a manager may not solicit, offer to accept, or accept a kickback.”
“The association has the irrevocable right of access to each unit during reasonable hours, when necessary for the maintenance, repair, or replacement of any common elements”
Foire aux questions
Quelle autorité l'association a-t-elle pour entrer dans une unité ?
L'association a le droit irrévocable d'accès à chaque unité pendant des heures raisonnables, lorsque nécessaire pour l'entretien, la réparation ou le remplacement des éléments communs.
Dans quel délai l'association doit-elle fournir les dossiers officiels à un propriétaire d'unité ?
Les dossiers officiels doivent être mis à disposition dans les 10 jours ouvrables suivant la réception d'une demande écrite.
Quelle assurance propriété l'association doit-elle maintenir ?
Toute association de condominium doit disposer d'une assurance propriété adéquate, avec un coût de remplacement déterminé au moins une fois tous les 3 ans.
Cette page fournit des renseignements juridiques d'ordre général et non des conseils juridiques; Harrington Community n'est pas un cabinet d'avocats. Les lois sont modifiées au fil du temps et les documents gouvernants de votre association peuvent également s'appliquer. Pour obtenir des conseils adaptés à votre situation, contactez un avocat habilité ou le service de référence aux avocats du barreau de votre État.