Questions and Answers required by FL Statute 718 can no longer be done by the Assoc. Manager?

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AmyB3 (Florida)
Posts: 2

Posted:

From our condo association board meeting minutes on 5/31/07 under 'Property Manager's Report':
"Questions and Answers required by FL Statute 718 can no longer be done by the Manager. They must be done by the Association Attorney. They must have a good lobbyist…"
Is this true?

SusanW1 (Michigan)
Posts: 5,202

Posted:

UGH!!! This is why poorly written minutes of the meetings drive me nuts.

This sounds like someone's opinion OR the PM is quoting a new law requirement. That should be made more clear. Ask for clarification of that entire section of the minutes and ask to see a motion where the Board is empowering the lawyer to fill out particular forms.

GlenL (Ohio)
Posts: 5,491

Posted:

Amy while it may be poorly worded I'm sure what the MC is doing by not interpreting 718 for the Association is trying to prevent themselves from being accused of practicing law without a license.

Studies show that 5 out of 4 people have problems with fractions

DonnaS (Tennessee)
Posts: 5,671

Posted:

Amy,
I am sure that there is more explaination needed to your statement for us to understand what you are trying to convey. What questions and answers do you mean? Florida Property Managers are licensed by the State and should know the Statutes and your association documents. Answering any legal type questions I can understand that they should not answer but Statute and documents are what they are licensed to be informed with and to convey some of those answers to the Board. That is another reason for having a P.M.

PR (Ohio)
Posts: 2

Posted:

Our MC never spoke to laws either, leaving that to the board's attorney. He used to give updates to the board, but that was not passed on to the homeowners. Homeowners are on their own to read the state website about legislation and new laws.

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