Community Association Directors, Officers Are Protected from Frivolous Lawsuits (FL)

There are many objections to board service that are often cited by unit owners who are reluctant to serve on their community association’s board of directors. While the time commitment is a prevalent concern, some believe that the post also brings with it an unreasonable level of liability and exposure to lawsuits by disgruntled unit owners.  To quell those concerns, such individuals should recognize that condo associations and HOAs typically carry Directors and Officers Liability Insurance (aka D&O insurance), which serves to defend and protect directors from lawsuits to which they may be exposed. Additionally, directors are also protected by indemnification provisions of the Florida laws governing not-for-profit corporations as well as the articles of incorporation of their association.    Read the article…………………