Running an HOA Isn’t a Garden Club: Florida HOA Law Boards Must Know | HOA Attorney Frank Ruggieri
About this episode
Frank Ruggieri discusses the new education requirements for HOA board members in Florida and their implications.
Do HOA board members really have to take classes to serve on the board? Florida’s new laws now require HOA and condominium board members to complete certification and continuing education courses in order to remain on the board. What used to be voluntary education has evolved into mandatory training designed to help board members understand the legal and financial responsibilities of running a community association. Frank Ruggieri, Florida HOA attorney and founder of The Ruggieri Law Firm, explains how these education requirements developed and why they now apply to communities across the state. He also discusses what happens if a board member skips the required certification or continuing education. In some cases, the board seat can become vacant until the requirement is satisfied, which can disrupt the governance of the community. What you’ll learn in this episode: • Why Florida now requires HOA and condominium board member certification • How continuing education requirements apply to HOA board members • The difference between certification classes and ongoing education requirements • Why large HOA communities must complete more annual training • What happens if a board member…
People in this episode
Host: Ian Garlic
Guest: Frank Ruggieri
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Organizations: The Ruggieri Law Firm
Places: Florida
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