Download Florida Condominium and Homeowners Association Laws and more Exams Nursing in PDF only on Docsity! FL CAM Practice Exam #1| 100| WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS After purchasing the mobile home park, the residents form a community association and hire a paid manager. The manager must be licensed under Part VIII of Chapter 468 if the budget of the association exceeds: A.$50,000 B.$75,000 C.$100,00 D.$125,000 correct answer: C. A type of joint ownership of real estate where legal title is not vested in the individual, but the individual receives the right to occupy a unit, is a: A. mobile home. B. cooperative C. mandatory homeowners' association. D. condominium correct answer: B. The type of community association that permits individual units to be owned and occupied by different people during the year is a: A.time-share property. B.cooperative. C.phase condominium D.townhouse correct answer: A. Appurtenances in a condominium or cooperative include rights of: A. use and access to all individual units. B. liens. C. the association's records. D. the use of and access to all easements, membership in the association, and assigned percentage of ownership in the common areas and any club membership rights. correct answer: D. Any person or firm licensed under Part VIII of Chapter 468, Florida Statutes, is considered: A. responsible for management B. capable of performing community association management services. C. capable of transferring possessions and ownership of cooperative property. correct answer: B. A homeowners' association where membership in the association is mandatory for all owners and the association has a lien right which is not a condominium or cooperative is regulated by provisions of which Florida statute? A. 648, F.S. B. 720, F.S. C. 721, F.S. D 735, F.S. correct answer: B. A board member of a condominium or cooperative association may not accept anything of value providing goods or services to the association for his/her benefit or the benefit of his/her family except: A. for items received at trade fairs or educational programs B. when fully disclosed to all of the other board members. A. The association should first check the language of the declaration as it applies to material modifications. B. The decision to remove property from the common elements is elft to the association officers. C. Only a majority vote of a quorum of the membership i required by statue to remove a common element. D. The association may never make such change according to F.S. 719. correct answer: A. The owner-controlled board of the Flamingo Condominium wants to establish policies regarding exclusive use of the clubhouse of the condominium for private functions. Which document will give the board guidance on how to set up these policies? A. The articles of incorporation B. The declaration C. The DBPR Declaratory Statements D. The Florida Statue addressing private parties correct answer: B. Rules adopted by the Division of Florida Condominium, Time Shares, and Mobile Homes are incorporated into: A. Chapter 723 F.S. B. Chapter 718 F.S. C. Chapter 719 F.S. D. The administrative code correct answer: D. In a mandatory homeowners' association, the board must provide the members notice of a board meeting at least: A.20 days in advance B. 48 hours in advance C. 5 days in advance D. 4 days in advance correct answer: B. The authority that makes it unlawful to discriminate against any person in terms, or conditions of sale or rental of a residence because of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, religion, or familiar status is the: A. Equal Opportunity Act B. Real Estate Sales Act C. Fair Housing Act D. Florida Human Relations Act correct answer: C. The property owned by all of the owners in a condominium is referred to as: A. Condominium Property B. The common elements C. Recreation property D. Owners' use property correct answer: B. Which of the following mandatory homeowners' associations would not be subject to regulation by the special provisions of Chapter 720, F.S.? A. An association with 230 lots B. An association with annual assessments of $500 C. An association regulated by Chapter 718, F.S. D. There are no exclusions from regulation by this part of the statute correct answer: C. Which of the following properties could be exempt from the prohibitions against discrimination based on familial status? A. A community with 100% of the residents over age 37. B. A community with all the residents age 62 or over. C. A community with 50% of its residents age 55 or over. D. A community that has amended its documents to provide that no children under the age of 12 are allowed in the community. correct answer: B. Which of the following employers would be required to comply with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act? A. A business with 5 employees B. A business with 40 employees C. A business with 2 employees D. All employers must comply with the Act correct answer: B. Which of the following can occur at a community association's annual meeting? A. The members elect the board of directors B. The members hear reports on the status of the corporation C. The members may vote on any proposed issue that requires membership vote D. All of the above correct answer: D. In a community association, if the documents are silent, transition must occur: A. Within three months after 90% of the units, parcels or shared have been sold to owners other than the developer B. When a majority of the units have been sold to purchasers other than the developer C. At the time a complaint is filed with the State D. At the point in time when the non-developer owners can get enough votes to throw out the developer correct answer: A. The basic structure and areas of responsibility of a condominium association are established by the: A. Rules and Regulations B. Policies and Procedures C. Articles of Incorporation D. Bylaws correct answer: C. Agenda and notice requirements for both membership and directors' meetings are found in the association's: A. Code of conduct B. Rules and Regulations C. Resolution of procedures D. Bylaws correct answer: D. In the condominium and cooperative associations, the bylaws must provide for at least three officers that are: A. President, Vice President and Secretary B. President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer C. President, Vice President, and Treasurer D. President, Secretary and Tresurer correct answer: D. The time, date and place of the annual condominium membership meeting are usually stated in the: A. Resolution of procedures B. Declaration of condominium C. Bylaws D. Rules and Regulations correct answer: C. Rules and regulations passed by the community association board must be _______________________________ to be valid. A. Reasonable B. Non-discriminatory C. Within the scope of their authority D. All of the above. correct answer: D. The residents of the Probate Condominium want to change the way assessments are calculated. Modifications in the way assessments are calculated must be approved by: A. All the owners and lien holders by written jointer B. Board only C. Association only D. Department of State correct answer: A. The Forever Cooperative Association was created by the: A. Association B. Board C. Chapter 468, F.S. D. Developer correct answer: D. The Articles of Incorporation have been properly changed by a membership vote. To become effective, the must be filed/recorded, with: A. The clerk of the court B. The Department C. The Department of State D. Both A and C are correct correct answer: D. When a non-developer condo unit owner sells the unit, the purchases is allowed how many days to cancel the agreement? A. 15 days B. 30 days C. 3 days D. 10 days correct answer: C. When a condominium unit is resold, the seller must provide to the purchaser: A. Only the Frequently Asked Question and Answer Sheet B. Only the declaration C. A copy of the Declaration, Articles, Bylaws, Rules of the Association, Frequently Asked Questions and Answer Sheet, the Division Governance Form and the most recent yearned financial information. D. Only the current budget correct answer: C. The Condominium Act states that rent escalations clauses based on the C.P.I. Are: A. A great deal for the unit owners B. Unconscionable and unenforceable in a leasehold condominium C. Legal D. Legal if agreed to by the unit owners correct answer: B. A cooperative developer failing to pay the required fee or make the proper filings to the division: A. May be fined $150 per unit B. May be fined $150 per day of delinquency C. May offer the units for sale D. May not offer the units for sale correct answer: D. The Involved Homeowners' Association board is considering an amendment to its documents at the annual meeting. The board wants to make sure owners who cannot attend are provided with The condominium Ombudsman is appointed by: A. The President of the Florida Statue B. A vote of the Regulatory Council of Community Association Managers. C. The Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives D. The Governor of the state of Florida correct answer: D. All members of the Come-As-You-R-Condominium are entitled to attend: A. All board meetings unless the body is meeting to discuss personnel matters or meeting with legal counsel for the purpose of seeking or rendering legal advice. B. No board meetings C. All board meetings and may vote in all meetings D. No board meetings but may vote. correct answer: A. The Deficit Condominium records must be maintained: A. Within the city where the condominium is located. B. Within the state of Florida and be available for inspection within 45 miles of the location of the condominium or with the county where the condominium is located. C. Within the county where the condominium is located D. At any locations approved by the board correct answer: B. Official records of the community association, upon written request: A. Must be open for inspections by any member or their authorized representative at reasonable times B. Should remain secret for seven years C. Are required to be locked up for seven years D. Must not leave the association properly for seven years correct answer: A. In order to reduce operating cost, the Save-A-Buck Condominium decides to have only the minimum number of membership meeting during the year. Which of the following is correct? A. One meeting per quarter is required B. One semi-annual meeting must be held C. One bi-annual meeting must take place D. One annual meeting satisfies the legal requirements correct answer: D. A special meeting of the membership is to be held and proper notice is given to the membership. Which applies? A. Only items on the agenda included in the notice may be considered at the meeting B. Only budget items may be considered if approved by a majority of those present C. The members may bring any new items before the body for consideration D. The board may add items to the agenda after the meeting has been convened correct answer: A. A valid proxy given by one of the owners of the Never-Show Condominium Assocaition may: A. Serves as a proxy only B. Not serve as a voting certificate under any circumstance C. Serves as a valid proxy and voting certificate if given by one of the multiple owners. D. Serves as a voting certificate only if given by one of the multiple owners correct answer: C. The statutory language that allows a unit or parcel owner or shareholder to attend a community association board or committee meeting is referred to as the: A. Right of access to meetings B. Covenants C. Free speech D. Open meeting provisions correct answer: D. Which of the following records of a condominium are not availed to a unit owner? A. Information about a prospective purchaser of a unit requested as part of the approval process B. The letter from the accounting service regarding delinquent owners C. The records related to an insurance claim D. The records related to the contract with the painting contractor who painted the building correct answer: A. The prohibition against discrimination based on familial status refers to: A. The martial status of the individual B. The age of the individual C. The face that there are dependent children under the age of 18 living with the individual D. The age at which the parties may marry correct answer: C. Vacancies on the community association board may be filled by: Bill Lawsuit's attorney requests copies of the official insurance records of the Litigation Homeowners' Association. The attorney is told that a charge will be made for copies. Which applied? A. The attorney, as the authorized representative of a owner, can expect to pay the cost for preparing and furnishing the requested records, including the costs of copying and the costs required for personnel to retrieve and copy the records if the time spent retrieving and copying the records exceeds one-half hour and if the personnel costs do not exceed $20 per hour. Personnel costs may not be charged for records request that result in the copying of 25 or fewer pages. The association may charge up to 25 cents per page for copies made on the association's photocopier. If the association does not have a photocopy machine available where the records are kept, or if the records requested to be copied exceed 25 pages in length, the association may have copies made by an outside by duplicating service and may charge the actual cost of copying, as supported bu the vendor invoice. B. Under the statute, a maximum fee of $0.05 per copy may be charged C. Under the statue, a maximum fee of $0.10 per copy may be charged D. Charged for copies are not allowed to be made to an owner or his authorized representative. A maximum charge of $0.25 can be made to others. correct answer: A. Which of the following is correct with respect to the availability of the association records containing personal information of the owners? A. The Assocaition may not provide any information to any other owner about an owner's addresses or phone numbers B. The association may provide any requested information contained in the official recorded of the association C. The owners provide the association with a written list of records not be distributed D. An owner's name, unit designation, mailing address, property address, and any address, e-mail address, or facsimile number provided to the association to fulfill the association's notice requirements are available to other owners correct answer: D. At the annual meeting of the Forever Happy Cooperative Association, the membership has elected the new board. The membership meeting is adjourned. The board then convenes its organizational meeting and the first order of business is the election of the officers. Which body will elect the officers? A. The main body of the association B. Designated volunteers from the association C. The board D. The past president and treasurer correct answer: C. What vote of the condominium unit owners is required to petition the Ombudsman to appoint an election monitor to attend the annual meeting of the owners and to conduct the election of directors? A. 100% of the unit owners B. A majority of the owners or 3 unit owners, whichever is greater C. 25% of the owners or at least two owners if there are less than 10 units D. 15% of the voting interests or six unit owners, whichever is greater correct answer: D. Which of the following statements is correct with regard to the right of members of a homeowners' association to speak at board meetings? A. The owners may not speak at any board meeting with respect to any item on the agenda B. The members have the right to speak with regard to any item placed on the agenda of the board meeting by petition subject to a three minute time limit C. The board may decide if the members may speak at any board meeting with regard to any item on the agenda D. The owners may request to be recognized by the board when items have been placed on the agenda by petition of the membership. The board may decide to recognize the members for speaking at the discretion of the board. correct answer: B. The Buynow Condominium has 95 units, The documents are silent regarding the number of directors the association must have. Currently the board has 11 members. The association wants to reduce the size of the b lard to the minimum number of members allowed by law. Which of the following is the minimum number of members this board must have? A. 5 B. 3 C. 1 D.7 correct answer: A. The board of directors of Forgetful Condominium did not provide records to an owner within 10 business days of receipt of a written request. What are the minimum damages that may be imposed by the courts? A. A find of $5,000 B. the members will vote on the candidates and the ones getting the most votes will be the officers C. the candidates will be required to find a least one more candidate D. no election is required correct answer: D. Many complaints have been received by the Happy Party Condominium Association about the volume of certain resident's TV's and radios. The best method of handling this type of problem is: A. a change in the declaration B. a change in the bylaws C. a change in the weather D. an adoption of the articles correct answer: A. The second notice of the election in a condominium must be provided: A. to the unit owners not less than 35 days in advance of the election B. with the notice of the membership meeting which must be mailed, hand delivered or electronically transmitted to each unit owner at least 14 days in advance of the meeting. C. not less than 90 days prior to the election D. not less than 45 day prior to the election correct answer: B. When the documents are silent with regards to the vote required to change the bylaws, changes in an association's bylaws become effective: A. when approved by the owners of not less than 2/3 of the units and recorded in the public records. B. when approved by the owners of not less than 3/4 of the units and recorded in the public records. C. when approved by the owners of not less than 1/2 of the units and recorded in the public records. D. when accepted by the board. correct answer: A. Which of the following is not necessary for a valid proxy? A. An owner giving the proxy B. The person to vote the proxy designated in the proxy C. The reason the proxy was given D. The date the proxy was given correct answer: C. The board of governors of Sunny Lake Shore COndominium schedules a meeting for June 11, 2019. When must a notice be posted conspicuously on the association property? A. June 11, 2019 B. June 13, 2019 C. June 9, 2019 D. May 11, 2019 correct answer: C. The resignation of a director is effective when: A. the resignation is in writing and it is received by the board or at a later date as specified in the written letter of resignation. B. 2 days after the letter of resignation is received by the board C. when approved by the board D. when approved by a majority vote of the membership correct answer: A. Which of the following would cause a condominium unit owner not to be eligible to serve on the board? A. Being disliked by a large number of fellow owners B. Being the original director C. Being delinquent in the payment of any monetary obligation to the association. D. Having ownership of three-quarters of the units correct answer: C. The qualifications to serve on the board of a community association will usually be found in the: A. declaration B. Florida Administrative Code C. Florida Statute D. Bylaws, Article of Incorporation and the Applicable statute. correct answer: D. Mary High-Esteem has previously agreed to serve as a board member. At the annual meeting she is elected to the board of directors. Her term of office will begin: A. after the adjournment of the membership meeting B. in seven days C. in 30 days D. at the next annual meeting correct answer: A. When the condominium board receives a written request for access to official records for inspection by a unit owner, the board must provide the access to the records within: A. 5 business days B. 10 business days C. 30 business days D. 90 business days correct answer: B.