Eligibility of Married Couples Owning One House to Run for Board

Hi Paul,

Homeowners associations in Florida must be incorporated as non-profits. According to the Florida Not For Profit Corporation Act Section 617.0802(1), the board of directors need not be members of the corporation unless the governing documents so require. Kindly check the governing documents to see whether there are provisions that limit eligibility to only official members of the association. The governing documents may also outline who qualifies as members of the HOA.

Moreover, kindly check for any provisions that prohibit married couples from serving on the board simultaneously. The governing documents also often specify eligibility criteria for board candidates.