BOB HOGUE CARDS QUESTIONS
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
In a condo or coop what is the notice requirement for filing a lien on a unit? - Answer-No
lien may be filed by the association until 30 days after the date of which notice of intent
to file a lien has been delivered to the unit owner by registered or certified mail return
receipt request, and by first-class mail to the owner at the last known address in
Association records
Must a director of a condominium association disclose anything in regard to a contract?
- Answer-Recent legislation now requires a director to disclose any financial or
ownership interest they may have with a contracting party providing maintenance or
management services
Recent condominium legislation now allows owners to display what type of object? -
Answer-Recent legislation now allows condominium unit owner to attach to the mantle
or door frame, a religious object not to exceed 3" wide 6" high and 1.5" deep
Is a condominium required to have their buildings inspected? - Answer-Recent
legislation now requires any condominium building greater than 3 stories in height to be
inspected by an architect or engineer at least every 5 years. This may be waived by a
majority of members voting for waving at a duly called membership meeting
The official records of a condominium must be kept where? - Answer-All association
official records must be kept within 45 miles of the condominium property or in the
county in which the condominium is located
What is the function of the Condominium Ombudsman? - Answer-The Condominium
Ombudsman is authorized to assist with the resolution of disputes not otherwise within
the jurisdiction of the Division
The Regulatory Council is created within the Department and shall consist of
_________ members appointed by the _____ and confirmed by the ________ -
Answer-Consists of seven members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the
Senante
A list of official records for an Association are listed where? - Answer-The list of official
records for an association can be found in the corresponding Florida Statutes for the
type of community
, A condo with less than _________ units shall prepare a year-end financial report of
____________________? - Answer-Less than 50 units (regardless of the Association
revenues) shall prepare a financial report of cash receipts and expenditures in lieu of
financial statements
Effective July 1, 2008, the Division changed its name from the Division of Florida Land
Sales, Condominiums, and Mobile Homes to _____________ - Answer-Division of
Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes
Unless stated otherwise in the Association bylaws, a regular Board of Directors meeting
require what type of notice? - Answer-48 hours prior to the meeting, posted
conspicuously on association property
What type of notice is required for a Board of Directors meeting where non-emergency
special assessments are to be voted on? - Answer-Mail or deliver to unit owners 14
days prior to the meeting and post conspicuously on association property
Can a homeowner (HOA) display a flag if the Association documents prohibit it? -
Answer-YES. Any homeowner may display one portable removable United States flag
or official Florida state flag in a respectful manner and one official (military) flag not to
exceed 4 1/2 ft by 6 ft Regardless of any Association restrictions.
A developer of a condominium must provided audited financials within _____ days after
turnover? - Answer-90 days
A developer of a HOA must provide audited financials within 90 days after turnover, of
___________________? - Answer-This audit requirement applies to HOAs incorporated
after December 31, 2007
An association may charge a late fee of what, if provided in the by laws? - Answer-The
Association may charge an administrative late fee not to exceed the greater of $25.00
or 5% of the delinquent assessment installment.
The fee for providing an estoppel letter must be included where? - Answer-The fee for
preparation of the estoppel certificate must be included on the certificate
Recent legislation on energy saving devices allows the Board of Directors to do what? -
Answer-The Board of Condominium may, without owner approval, install in the common
or Association property solar collectors, clothesline, or other renewable energy devices
Can local government prohibit unit owners or their guests from pedestrian access to a
public beach contiguous to the condominium property? - Answer-NO except where
necessary to protect public health, safety or natural resources
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS
In a condo or coop what is the notice requirement for filing a lien on a unit? - Answer-No
lien may be filed by the association until 30 days after the date of which notice of intent
to file a lien has been delivered to the unit owner by registered or certified mail return
receipt request, and by first-class mail to the owner at the last known address in
Association records
Must a director of a condominium association disclose anything in regard to a contract?
- Answer-Recent legislation now requires a director to disclose any financial or
ownership interest they may have with a contracting party providing maintenance or
management services
Recent condominium legislation now allows owners to display what type of object? -
Answer-Recent legislation now allows condominium unit owner to attach to the mantle
or door frame, a religious object not to exceed 3" wide 6" high and 1.5" deep
Is a condominium required to have their buildings inspected? - Answer-Recent
legislation now requires any condominium building greater than 3 stories in height to be
inspected by an architect or engineer at least every 5 years. This may be waived by a
majority of members voting for waving at a duly called membership meeting
The official records of a condominium must be kept where? - Answer-All association
official records must be kept within 45 miles of the condominium property or in the
county in which the condominium is located
What is the function of the Condominium Ombudsman? - Answer-The Condominium
Ombudsman is authorized to assist with the resolution of disputes not otherwise within
the jurisdiction of the Division
The Regulatory Council is created within the Department and shall consist of
_________ members appointed by the _____ and confirmed by the ________ -
Answer-Consists of seven members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the
Senante
A list of official records for an Association are listed where? - Answer-The list of official
records for an association can be found in the corresponding Florida Statutes for the
type of community
, A condo with less than _________ units shall prepare a year-end financial report of
____________________? - Answer-Less than 50 units (regardless of the Association
revenues) shall prepare a financial report of cash receipts and expenditures in lieu of
financial statements
Effective July 1, 2008, the Division changed its name from the Division of Florida Land
Sales, Condominiums, and Mobile Homes to _____________ - Answer-Division of
Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes
Unless stated otherwise in the Association bylaws, a regular Board of Directors meeting
require what type of notice? - Answer-48 hours prior to the meeting, posted
conspicuously on association property
What type of notice is required for a Board of Directors meeting where non-emergency
special assessments are to be voted on? - Answer-Mail or deliver to unit owners 14
days prior to the meeting and post conspicuously on association property
Can a homeowner (HOA) display a flag if the Association documents prohibit it? -
Answer-YES. Any homeowner may display one portable removable United States flag
or official Florida state flag in a respectful manner and one official (military) flag not to
exceed 4 1/2 ft by 6 ft Regardless of any Association restrictions.
A developer of a condominium must provided audited financials within _____ days after
turnover? - Answer-90 days
A developer of a HOA must provide audited financials within 90 days after turnover, of
___________________? - Answer-This audit requirement applies to HOAs incorporated
after December 31, 2007
An association may charge a late fee of what, if provided in the by laws? - Answer-The
Association may charge an administrative late fee not to exceed the greater of $25.00
or 5% of the delinquent assessment installment.
The fee for providing an estoppel letter must be included where? - Answer-The fee for
preparation of the estoppel certificate must be included on the certificate
Recent legislation on energy saving devices allows the Board of Directors to do what? -
Answer-The Board of Condominium may, without owner approval, install in the common
or Association property solar collectors, clothesline, or other renewable energy devices
Can local government prohibit unit owners or their guests from pedestrian access to a
public beach contiguous to the condominium property? - Answer-NO except where
necessary to protect public health, safety or natural resources
