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Henry plays poker with 4 other unit owners every Thursday in the HOA Card room. they smoke cigars while they plan. some owners have complained that the smell lingers and have asked the board to establish a no-smoking policy. The Board:
A. should install smokeless ashtrays to better contain the odors.
B. should have its janitorial staff assigned to an early shift to clean and deodorize the room.
C. should no longer permit poker playing in the room.
D. Should post “no smoking” signs and inform Henry and guests that they may no longer smoke in the room
D
The documents of ABC condo Association do not require reserves. The proposed budget …
A. Must at a minimum include statutory reserves
B. is only required to include reserved if the majority of members vote in favor of reserves
C. CANNOT create reserves
D. may be approved without reserves
A
All of the following categories of expenditures are required to be included in a condo budget EXCEPT:
A. insurance
B. reserves
C. estimated common expenses
D. professional fees
B
Verdana oaks community is comprised of two low rises, each with an association, 2 towers with one association and 10 villas in 1 association. how many total associations are located in verdana Oaks?
A. 7
B. 6
C. 5
D. 4
D
The board of directors of Netherworld cooperative have scheduled a meeting to approve next year’s budget. The members must receive notice how far in advance of the meeting?
a. 60 days
b. 30 days
c. 14 days
d. 48 hours
C - 14 days
Universal Condo Association has an annual budget of $175,000 plus $25,000 for reserves. The board is considering an expenditure of $7,800 for roof repairs based on a bid from Do-Rite roofing. Is the board required to obtain other bids before awarding the contract?
a. Yes, because the expenditure is a major repair
b. No, because the expenditure is less than 5% of $200,000
c. yes because two or more bids are required for all repair expenditures
D. No, because more than 1 bid is NEVER required according to Chapter 718 F.S.
B.
Ned is a condo owner who has leased his unit from January 1 - March 31. Under what condition does Ned have the right to use the fitness center while the property is rented.
A. None; it is not allowed under any circumstances
B. Ned may use the facilities as a guest.
C., Ned may use the facilities if he prohibits the tenant from using the fitness center.
D. Ned must purchase an additional share of stock in order to use the fitness Center
A
At the regular board meeting of an HOA, owner Mr. X asked to speak about an agenda item. The president of the board refused to recognize the owner. which of the following is TRUE of the president’s action?
A. It was acceptable because an HOA board is not required to allow a member to speak under this circumstance.
B. It was a violation of the president’s fiduciary duty and may be fined by the DBPR
C. the entire board is culpable for the president’s action.
D. It was acceptable ONLY if there is a sign posted explaining the Board’s policy on members speaking at it’s meetings.
A
Officers of a community association are usually
A. Elected at the annual meeting
B. Elected by the election committee
C. appointed by the chairman of the board
d. Elected by the board of directors
D
Condominiums not operating as public lodgings are exempt from the statutory pool supervision requirements if the pool serves
A. Less than 90 people
B. Less than 50 units
C. 32 units or less
D. More than 32 units.
C
Community Associaiton charges a late fee for delinquent assessments paid after the 10th of the month. What is the maximum late feel that can be charged?
A. there is no maximum
B. $25 or 5% of the past due amount, whichever is greater.
C. $50
D. $10 per day after the 15th of the month.
B
Owner Max has violated the condo bylaws. the association has the power to seek enforcement
A. By action through the Florida circuit court
B. By ordering the division to foreclose on Max’s unit.
C. by revoking Max’s voting rights
D. By locking Max out of his unit
c
The developer-controlled HOA board did NOT establish reserve accounts. after transition, the newly elected board has recognized the need for reserve funds for long-term maintenance and replacement of roads, parking areas and swimming pools. Which of the following is correct?
A. In order to create reserve accounts, a majority of the entire membership must approve specific reserve components and they must be included in next year’s budget.
B. The board may initiate the reserve accounts by majority vote.
C. The officers have the power to increase assessments without specifying individual components
D. Since the developer did not have reserves, there can never be reserves.
A
A board member disagrees with a vote of the board to change a rule. After the final vote, the member makes a motion to modify the rule. which of the following is TRUE?
A. the motion, if seconded, must be put to a vote.
B. the board is required to consider the motion.
C. The motion is out of order and may be dismissed.
D. The modification must be allowed
A
Which of the following may the board use to fulfill its obligation to prove delivery of notice for an association membership meeting?
A. An officer may sign an affidavit attesting to the delivery process.
B. The secretary my note the delivery process in the minutes.
C. Any member may attest to the mailing process as long as there are two witnesses
C. The Division must issue a certificate of compliance.
A
A condo association has receipts of $245,000 per year. Unless waived the board must make which type of financial statements available?
A. Compiled
B. Audited
C. Revised
D. Reviewed
A. Compiled
$150,000 to$300,000
$300 to $500 - review
over $500 audit
Approval of a material alteration to or substantial addition to common elements requires:
A. Approval by a majority of members present at a meeting.
B. Approval by 75% of the membership
C. Approval by 100% of the owners and lien holders
D. Approval by a majority of the membership
B
Which of the following is NOT a reserve item?
A Roof replacement 45,000
B. Exterior paint
C. Pool pump replacement
D. Insurance Premiium
C
reserve is for deferred maintenance!
The membership has petitioned the Baord to reconsider the budget adopted on April 1. the Board MUST hold a special meeting of the membership no later than
A. april 15
B. May 1
C. May 30
D. July 1
A - 14 days
Condo owner Mary returned from vacation and found a pinhole leak in the sink has damaged the carpeting and appliances in her unit. which of the following is TRUE of the cost of repairs?
A The board will reimburse the costs
B. The assocation membership may vote to cover the costs.
C. Mary or her insurance company will may for the damage.
D. the cost of repairs may be paid out of association reserves.
C
A gourmet restaurant is opening in the common elements on the top floor of a condo. Installation of ramps, handrails and accessible restrooms are the responsibility of
A. The assocaition
B. The restaurant owner
C. No one because the restaurant is located in the common elements.
D. The Department of Housing and Urban Development.
B
Assoc and restaurant would share the cost of the elevator upgrade
A non-compensated board member may accept a kickback from:
A. a landscape contractor
B the community association manager
C Another board member
D A trade fair or educational event
D
A non-compensated board member who receives a kickback from someone providing services to the association may be penalized by
A. being “locked out” of the board members unit.
B. A civil penalty
C Automatic removal by the board
D. Removal of common element privileges
B
Which of the following is NOT TRUE of each director’s and officer’s fiduciary relationship to the members of the association?
A. A director has statutory but NO fiduciary obligations to the association.
B. A director may be removed for failure to perform fiduciary obligations.
C. A director may be fined under Chapter 468 F.s.
D. A director’s fiduciary responsibilities can not be terminated under any circumstances
A