Can a condo board reject a buyer?
John Hall
Updated on April 04, 2026
Condo and homeowners’ associations have a right to accept or deny potential owners or tenants. However, rejected buyers and renters may think that the association’s decision is discriminatory and sue the association.
What happens if meeting minutes are not approved?
Members of a meeting or committee rely the secretary to take accurate minutes of each meeting. The members will not approve minutes that contain insults, bickering conversations or errors until the minutes are amended. It is the secretary’s responsibility to correct the minutes if they are not approved.
Can condo board members be held personally liable?
Board members are, however, typically only personally liable for HOA matters if they breach a fiduciary duty to the HOA; in other words, if the plaintiff can show that the board member acted with negligence, willful misconduct, bad faith, or outside the board’s authority.
Can you sue an HOA board of directors?
Unhappy homeowners can sue the HOA and the board members individually for any number of reasons; for example, if the HOA fails to properly maintain a common area, or discriminates when enforcing a rule. The best protection against liability as an HOA Board member is to take what you do seriously.
How do you deal with a difficult condo board?
If you have trouble dealing with certain individuals on the condo board, a number of approaches may help alleviate the situation.
- Know Your Rights.
- Review Your Lease.
- Contribute Positively.
- Communicate Calmly.
- Respect Boundaries.
- Gather Support for Member Removal.
- Exercise Your Legal Options.
- Be Patient.
Do condos increase in value?
In general, condos appreciate in value at a slower rate than single-family homes. Even though condos generally appreciate at a slower rate than single-family homes, they’re still likely to increase in value over time.
Do board minutes get approved?
A formal motion to approve minutes of a previously held meeting is usually not necessary; approval can be handled by unanimous consent. Minutes do not become an official record of a meeting until they have been approved.
What should be included in a condo board meeting minutes?
Generally, all meetings of the board should be open to the members, but the exception is to allow closed sessions to address confidential or legal matters. Only generalized minutes should be kept of closed sessions, and they should be “bare bones” in nature.
Do you have to attend HOA board meetings?
A homeowners’ association (“HOA”) board is required to hold meetings to conduct the business of the association; the type and frequency of these meetings can vary, and can be confusing. But, members of the HOA are encouraged to attend most meetings, and to participate when permitted. This article will help you better understand HOA meetings.
Can a condominium association hold an annual meeting?
The Answer May Surprise You… As Condominium and HOA attorneys, we often receive questions from our clients dealing with all the issues that can get in the way of conducting a successful annual meeting.
Do you have to approve the budget for a condominium?
Some condominium documents, particularly older documents, require unit owner approval to adopt the budget. Such a provision is, in my opinion, lawful (though not recommended). Section 718.112 (2) (e) of the Florida Condominium Act, provides that any meeting where the proposed annual budget will be considered shall be open to all unit owners.
