Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

Re: Board of Directors

In Florida, the board is only required to have three members. However you can always have more. The number is usually set by the bylaws of the association. To amend the bylaws usually requires a vote of all of the members rather than the board itself acting alone.

Re: Board of Directors

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Yes, you can increase the number of the members of the Board, but why would you want to? With only 13 units, you already have a substantial percentage of unit owners on the Board. While it may not be a problem to fill the seats today, this is a very real possibility in the future and should be considered.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.