HOAs in Delray Beach follow FL Statute 720. Board meetings must be open to members with 48-hour posted notice, allow member comment on each agenda item, and keep minutes for 7 years. Condos follow FL Statute 718.
FL 720.303 requires HOA board meetings to be open to all members except when discussing proposed/pending litigation with counsel or personnel matters. Notice of meetings must be posted in a conspicuous place 48 hours in advance (or mailed per bylaws). Members have the right to speak on every agenda item for at least 3 minutes. Minutes retained 7 years. Annual meetings and election rules codified in FL 720.306. Delray Beach itself does not add local HOA regulations; all governance flows from the state statute and recorded CC&Rs.
Violations of FL 720 are civil matters between association and members. Members may petition FL DBPR Arbitration (FL 720.311) or file suit for injunctive relief plus attorney fees under FL 720.305.
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