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Florida Community Association Manager Exam: Questions & Solutions (2025), Exams of Advanced Education

A comprehensive overview of key concepts and definitions related to florida community association management. It presents a series of questions and answers covering topics such as community association types, ownership structures, common elements, covenants, and governing documents. Designed to assist individuals preparing for the florida community association manager licensing exam in 2025.

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FLORIDA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
MANAGER LICENSING EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS|
ABSOLUTE SUCCESS GUARANTEED.
1. Community Association (Definition) - ANSWER-a residential homeowners'
association in which membership is a condition of ownership (mandatory) of a
unit in a planned unit development, or of a lot for a home or a mobile home, or
of a townhouse, villa, condominium, cooperative, or other residential unit
which is part of a residential development scheme and which is authorized to
impose a fee (assessment) which may become a lien on the parcel.
2. Assessment - ANSWER-The amount of money a unit or parcel owner pays for
their share of the expenses of the community association. The statute allows
association to file an assessment lien against the unit or parcel if unpaid.
3. Condominium - ANSWER-that form of ownership of real property created
pursuant to this chapter (Section 718), which is comprised entirely of units that
may be owned by one or more persons, and in which there is, appurtenant to
each unit, an undivided share in common elements
4. What does a condo association own? What is deeded in the association's name?
- ANSWER-Nothing. NOTHING. The association is responsible for the
insurance and maintenance, but it has no deed in its name.
5. Who owns the common elements in a condominium association? - ANSWER-
All the owners own common elements jointly.
6. Cooperative (definition) - ANSWER-that form of ownership of real property
wherein legal title is vested in a corporation or other entity and the beneficial
use is evidenced by an ownership interest in the association and a lease or other
muniment of title or possession granted by the association as the owner of all
the cooperative property.
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FLORIDA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

MANAGER LICENSING EXAM 2025

QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS|

ABSOLUTE SUCCESS GUARANTEED.

  1. Community Association (Definition) - ANSWER-a residential homeowners' association in which membership is a condition of ownership (mandatory) of a unit in a planned unit development, or of a lot for a home or a mobile home, or of a townhouse, villa, condominium, cooperative, or other residential unit which is part of a residential development scheme and which is authorized to impose a fee (assessment) which may become a lien on the parcel.
  2. Assessment - ANSWER-The amount of money a unit or parcel owner pays for their share of the expenses of the community association. The statute allows association to file an assessment lien against the unit or parcel if unpaid.
  3. Condominium - ANSWER-that form of ownership of real property created pursuant to this chapter (Section 718), which is comprised entirely of units that may be owned by one or more persons, and in which there is, appurtenant to each unit, an undivided share in common elements
  4. What does a condo association own? What is deeded in the association's name?
    • ANSWER-Nothing. NOTHING. The association is responsible for the insurance and maintenance, but it has no deed in its name.
  5. Who owns the common elements in a condominium association? - ANSWER- All the owners own common elements jointly.
  6. Cooperative (definition) - ANSWER-that form of ownership of real property wherein legal title is vested in a corporation or other entity and the beneficial use is evidenced by an ownership interest in the association and a lease or other muniment of title or possession granted by the association as the owner of all the cooperative property.
  1. In a cooperative, how many deeds are there? - ANSWER-There is one deed. Title to all the real estate is owned by the corporation. Each shareholder receives a Shareholder's Certificate as evidence of their capital contribution to the corporation.
  2. In what type of community association would an owner have a shareholder's certificate? - ANSWER-Cooperative. Owner has a shareholder's certificate if they are part of the cooperative.
  3. Shareholder's Certificate (definition) - ANSWER-What is the evidence of an owner's capital contribution to the cooperative corporation. This entitles the owner to sign a Proprietary Lease with the corporation for the exclusive use of the air space for their unit or pad. 10.Proprietary Lease (definition) - ANSWER-gives an owner (in a coop) the exclusive use of the air space for their unit or pad. 11.Homeowners' Association (definition) - ANSWER-a Florida corporation responsible for the operation of a community or a mobile home subdivision in which the voting membership is made up of parcel owners or their agents, or a combination thereof, and in which membership is a mandatory condition of parcel ownership, and which is authorized to impose assessments that, if unpaid, may become a lien on the parcel. The term "homeowners' association" does not include a community development district (CDD) or other similar taxing district created pursuant to statute. 12.Who owns deeds in an HOA? - ANSWER-Each parcel owner has a deed to their individual parcel. The corporation has common areas or property deeded in the corporation's name. 13.Who owns the dirt on a parcel in an HOA? - ANSWER-The homeowner owns the dirt on THEIR parcel. HOA owns the dirt on COMMON parcels. 14.Chapter 607 (definition) - ANSWER-Florida For Profit Corporate Act that governs For Profit corporations

27.Limited Common Areas (definition) - ANSWER-those common areas which are reserved for the use of a certain cooperative unit or units to the exclusion of other units (ie. balcony, private elevator, patio connected to the unit, etc.) 28.Examples of Limited Common Areas - ANSWER-balcony, private elevator, patio connected to the unit, assigned parking space, storage unit, boat slip, etc. 29.Association Property (definition) - ANSWER-all real property within a community which is owned or leased by an association or dedicated for use or maintenance by the association or its members. 30.Short Version: property shared by all the owners in a homeowners' association (also referred to as common property or common area) 31.Examples of Association Property (common areas or common property) - ANSWER-Pool, clubhouse, streets, park, entrance feature, etc. 32.Who owns the paint, tile, and carpet in a condominium? - ANSWER-The homeowner. The homeowner owns the air space from the drywall and floor inwards. 33.Who owns the drywall and floor baseboards/concrete in a condominium? - ANSWER-EVERYONE. Every owner in the condo owns these common elements. 34.In a Cooperative, what deeds/certificates does an owner possess? - ANSWER- Their building deed (ie. mobile home deed), Shareholders Certificate (for proof they made capital contribution), and their Proprietary Lease (so they have the right to their specific space) 35.If someone lives in a cooperative community, but isn't a Shareholder, what deeds to they possess? - ANSWER-Their building deed (ie. mobile home deed), and a rental agreement with the cooperative so they RENT their space that their mobile home is on. Or they RENT the space their unit is in/on. 36.Voting Interest (definition) - ANSWER-An owner/member in an association.

37.What governing documents can be changed to allow associations to impose rules or regulations for the use of common elements/areas? - ANSWER-usually the Proprietary Lease or Bylaws 38.Who can adopt new rules and regulations? - ANSWER-The Board of Directors (AKA Board of Administration) 39.Any fee charged for the use of common areas (ie. pool passes or gate keys) must be approved by... - ANSWER-a majority vote of the members (or allowed for in the governing documents) 40."Big Vote" - ANSWER-majority vote of members 41."Little Vote" - ANSWER-majority vote of members present (quorum normally has to be met) 42.A vote is not required to assess fees for exclusive use of common elements/areas, such as... - ANSWER-rental of the clubhouse for a private party 43.Where is the term "unit" used? - ANSWER-Condominium 44.Where is the term "parcel" used? - ANSWER-Homeowners' Assoc. 45.Where is the term "share" used? - ANSWER-Cooperative 46.Appurtenance (definition) - ANSWER-additional rights or accessory rights (privileges) that go with the ownership of property in a community association and include: 47.-Undivided share in common elements and common surplus 48.-Exclusive rights to the common elements as provided in the declarations 49.-Exclusive easement for use of the airspace occupied by the unit as it exists at any particular time and as the unit may lawfully be altered or reconstructed from time to time 50.-Membership in the association designated in the declaration 51.-other appurtenances as provided in the declaration

62.If a resident pays the provider directly for services, can they be denied access to franchised, licensed, or certificated cable or video service providers? - ANSWER-No. They cannot opt out of bulk services, but they cannot be denied use of another service on their own contract. 63.Who is responsible for management of a residential community association? - ANSWER-Board of directors 64.Name three ways the board of directors may choose to manage the association.

  • ANSWER--Self-managed: when the board divides up management, maintenance, and operation duties/responsibilities among themselves 65.-Hire a management company to perform maintenance, mgmt, and operation of the association pursuant to a mgmt contract 66.-Hire a CAM to be full or part time employee (or independent contractor) for the corporation pursuant to an employment agreement 67.What is the mission statement for all community associations? - ANSWER-to protect the property and its value, provide for the maintenance of the common property, and enforce the restrictions contained in the governing documents 68.Reference: Citations from the Florida Statues (F.S.) are listed by chapter, section, paragraph number and appear like...? - ANSWER-Chapter 468 69.Section 431 70.Subparagraph (1) 71.Looks like this: 468.431(1) 72.Reference: Citations from the Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) are listed by rule and section or paragraph number like... - ANSWER-Chapter 61E- 14 73.Paragraph 2. 74.Looks like this: Rule 61E- 14 - 2. 75.Sample Question: The definition of a community association includes which of the following:

A) A residential or commercial development whether a condominium, cooperative, or homeowners' association. B) A development where membership is mandatory and which is authorized to impose a fee on owners. C) A development where the owners may opt out of the membership prior to signing the contract for sale. D) A development that places the maintenance and operations functions solely on the developer. - ANSWER-B: A development where membership is mandatory and which is authorized to impose a fee on owners. 76.Sample Question: What is the property shared by the unit owners called in a condominium? A) Common areas B) Limited Common Elements C) Common elements D) Limited Common Property - ANSWER-C: Common Elements 77.Condo = Elements 78.Coop = Area 79.HOA = property 80.Sample Question: Purchasers of a condominium, their family, and guests, agree to all of the following except: A) To occupy and use the property in accordance with the documents B) To maintain their units as set forth in the covenants C) In the case of violations of the covenants, to submit to due process D) To waive their right to access any other cable television service except that provided by the association's bulk contract. - ANSWER-D: To waive their right to access any other cable television service except that provided by the association's bulk contract 81.Sample Question: Which of the following is not an appurtenance? A) Voting rights B) Membership in the corporation C) Golf course membership D) Exclusive easement for the use of the airspace occupied by the unit - ANSWER-C: Golf course membership.

88.Part VIII Chapter 468 is the statute requiring... (synopsis) - ANSWER-licensing of individuals and management companies 89.Section 468.432 (detailed definition): - ANSWER-A person shall not manage or hold herself or himself out to the public as being able to manage a community association in this state unless she or he is licensed by the department. 90.Section 468.431(2) states (detailed definition): - ANSWER-"Community association management" means any one of the following practices requiring substantial specialized knowledge, judgment, and managerial skill when done for remuneration and when the association or associations (cumulative) served contain more than 10 units or have an annual budget or budgets (cumulative) in excess of $100,000.00: 91.-controlling or disbursing funds of a community association 92.-preparing budgets or other financial documents 93.-assisting in the noticing or conduct of community association meetings 94.-determining the number of days required for statutory notices 95.-collecting amounts due to the association before filing of a civil action 96.-calculating the votes required for a quorum or to approve a proposition or amendment 97.-completing forms related to the mgmt of an association that have been created by statute or by a state agency 98.-drafting meeting notices and agendas 99.-calculating and preparing certificates of assessment and estoppel certificates

    • responding to requests for certificate assessments or estoppels
    • negotiating monetary or performance terms of a contract subject to approval by an association
    • drafting prearbitration demands
    • coordinating or performing maintenance for real or personal property and other related routine services involved in the operation of a community association
    • complying with the association's governing documents and the requirements of law as necessary to perform such practices
  1. Examples of remuneration: - ANSWER-payment in the form of money or reimbursement in the form of getting to live on-site for free or at a reduced rate, reduced utilities, etc
  1. You do NOT need a CAM license if... - ANSWER-You are a board member of the HOA and are not receiving remuneration for your services
  2. OR
  3. you are performing only clerical or ministerial functions under the supervision of a CAM
  4. Community association management firm (definition) - ANSWER-a corporation, llc, partnership, trust, association, sole proprietorship, or other similar orgatization engaging in the gusiness of community association management for the purpose of providing any of the CAM services
  5. Community association manager (definition) - ANSWER-a natural person who is licensed pursuant to the statute to perform community association management services
  6. DBPR stands for: - ANSWER-Department of Business and Professional Regulations and Division of Professions
  7. Chapter 455 - ANSWER-statutory provisions for the DBPR
  8. DBPR regulates... - ANSWER-certain professions in the State of Florida
  9. Division of Professions: - ANSWER-part of the DBPR, regulates CAM and CAM Firms. The licensing law was instituted in 1988.
  10. To qualify to become a CAM, you must: - ANSWER--Be at least 18 years old
    • Good moral character (personal history of honesty, fairness, and respect for rights of others and for laws of the land)
    • submit fingerprints
    • pass exam
    • required education hours
  11. Regulatory Council of Community Association Managers is... - ANSWER- created within the DBPR/Division of Professions to assist the DBPR in carrying
    • 4 hrs on human resources topics related to disaster preparedness, employee relations, communication skills, etc (HR)
    • 4 hrs of additional instruction in any area described above (ELE)
  1. License periods for Management companies: - ANSWER-October 1 through September 30 of ODD numbered years
  2. Rule 61E14-1.001, F.A.C., states (with regards to CAM applicants): - ANSWER-all CAM applicants must complete 18 in-person classroom hours (of 50 min. each) within 12 months prior to the date of examination
  3. When do you not have to have continuing education hours for CAM? - ANSWER-When you have been licensed for less than 24 months.
  4. To reactivate an inactive CAM license, what must one do? - ANSWER- Complete one cycle of continuing education hours (20 hours)
  5. Statutes provide the range and parameter for rules while the Division does what... - ANSWER-provides code specifics with regards to the statutes that provide a wider range/parameter of rule
  6. CAM Firm responsible for more than 10 units or a budget of $100,000 or greater must be licensed under Chapter 468. What requirements must be met? - ANSWER--Application on a form approved by the department
    • licensure fees
    • designate a CAM on the application that will respond to inquiries and investigations
    • notify department of any changes to application information within 30 days
  7. Professional Practice Standards (FL Statute) - ANSWER-Chapter 468
  8. Says a CAM or CAM Firm are deemed to act as agent on behalf of a community association as principal within the scope of authority authorized in this chapter or by written contract. CAMs and CAM Firms must abide by this chapter (468) loyally, skillfully, and diligently; dealing honestly and fairly; in

good faith; with care and full disclosure to the community association; accounting for all funds; and not charging unreasonable or excessive fees.

  1. A CAM or CAM Firm cannot be held accountable for an act or omission that is a result of an instruction or direction of the community association.
  2. Standards of Professional Conduct (FL Administrative Code) - ANSWER- DBPR/Division of Professions gives the Regulatory Council of Community Association Managers the power to create rules for managers' standards of professional conduct. The rules are found in the FL Administrative Code 61E14-2.001 Standards of Professional Conduct.
  3. Defines all their standards of conduct.
    • Says a CAM cannot withhold possession of the association's official records. Reasonable notice shall extend no later than 10 business days after termination of any management or employment agreement and receipt of a written request from the association. The manager may retain records necessary for up to 20 days to complete an ending financial statement or report. Failure of the association to allow the CAM this access relieves the manager of any further responsibility or liability for preparation of the statement or report. CANNOT WITHHOLD RECORDS!
  4. Also can't create false records or fail to maintain records.
  5. Florida Statutes (chapters) are the big picture or little picture? - ANSWER- Statutes (chapters) are the BIG picture. Less detail, broader coverage.
  6. Florida Administrative Code (rules/code) are the big picture or little picture?
- ANSWER-F.A.C. determines the rules UNDER the broader spectrum of the Statutes. These are the "little" picture in that they are more detailed and concerned with how to abide by statutes. 
  1. Chapter 468 (and parts of 455) standards of professional conduct are discussed in what code/rule? - ANSWER-Rule 61-20.010 : says managers licenses may be fined, suspended, reprimanded, or revoked if found to be in violation
  2. Rule 61-20.010 says what about CAM licenses for Managers who violate the standards of professional conduct? - ANSWER-The rule that says managers'
  1. Developer must give a building warranty for common components of 3 years, or 1 year after turnover/transition, whichever occurs last, but no more than 5 years.
  2. Completion of a building or improvement on a condo means issuance of what? - ANSWER-Issuance of a certificate of occupancy is when a condo building is considered what?
  3. Condominium Act, Part 3 says what? - ANSWER-Any maintenance and management agreements signed by the developer-controlled board that are in place at transition may be cancelled by the association with no cancellation penalties, but it requires a 75% of the unit owners OTHER than the developer.
  4. Condo Act, Part 4 says what? - ANSWER-Special types of condos:
    • Leasholds: sets forth provisions for unit owners to purchase leased property (ie. golf course) and prohibits the landlord/owner from including or enforcing rent escalation clauses based on the Consumer Price Index
    • Conversions: apartments turned into condos
    • Phase Condos: includes mixed use, must be added within 7 years after recording of the original decs
    • Multi-condominiums: master association and sub-associations
  5. Condo Act, Part 5 says what? - ANSWER-Gives the Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes power to enforce and ensure compliance with the Condo Act (718) in these areas during control of the association by the developer:
    • Development
    • Construction
    • Sales
    • Lease
    • Ownership
    • Operation and Management
  6. After transition of control to the unit owners, the Division investigates these complaints:
    • Enforcement
    • Alterations or additions to common elements
    • Meetings
    • Elections
    • Unit owner access to association records
  1. After a condo is turned over to the owners, does the Division of Condos investigate complaints? - ANSWER-The Division of Condos investigates complaints when the board is Developer-controlled and when...
  2. Condo Act, Part 5 continued, says... - ANSWER-Creates the Office of Ombudsman that prepares and issues reports and recommendations to the Governor; acts as liaison between the division, unit owners, boards of directors, board members, CAMs, and other affected parties; monitors and reviews procedures and disputes concerning condo elections or meetings; makes recommendations to the division for changes in rules and procedures; provides resources to assist members of boards of directors and officers; encourages and facilitates voluntary meetings with and between unit owners, boards, board members, CAMs, and other affected parties, assists with resolution of disputes. 15% (or 6 units, whichever is greater) can petition the Office of the Ombudsman to appoint an election monitor to attend the annual meeting of the unit owners and conduct the election of directors.
  3. How many unit owners (or what percent of owners) does it take to petition the office of the ombudsman to appoint an election monitor to annual member meetings for elections? - ANSWER-15% or 6 units, whichever is greater
  4. Where does a condo owner go to complain about the board? - ANSWER- Division of Condos, Office of Ombudsman
  5. There is a filing fee with the Division of Condos for the developer on any unit offered prior to accepting a purchase contract. What is it? - ANSWER- There's a $20 filing fee due to what entity when a developer owns a condo unit?
  6. On an initial sale of a condo, how many days does a buyer have to void the sale? - ANSWER-A buyer has 15 days to void the contract after purchase of what?
  1. Shareholder's Certificate (looks like a stock certificate) gives the owner what? - ANSWER-Right to lease the unit, pad, or space is given by what document? Same document indicates the individual's share in the corporation.
  2. Cooperative Act (719) is made of 6 parts that are the same as what? - ANSWER-The 6 parts of this act are the same as the Condo act (718). The only part NOT included is the Distressed Condominium Act.
  3. A Proprietary Lease is signed by ...? - ANSWER-The corporation and the individual sign this document for the exclusive use of a unit, pad, or space.
  4. The Homeowners' Association Act (720) was created when? - ANSWER-In 2000, this act was created.
  5. An HOA is created by the developer when what document is recorded? - ANSWER-When the Declaration of Covenants is recorded by a developer for parceled land, what is created?
  6. When is a condominium association considered to begin? - ANSWER-When the developer records the Covenants and files with the Division of Condominiums, what begins?
  7. Division of Condos does not regulate what kind of developer? - ANSWER- Developer in a Homeowners' association isn't regulated by what?
  8. After an HOA is transitioned, what oversees cases of arbitration? - ANSWER-Cases of arbitration for what type of association are overseen by the Division only after the association transitions?
  9. A Homeowners' association cannot preclude (disallow) what type of landscaping? - ANSWER-Florida Friendly landscaping (correct plants for minimal human involvement/pollution in their location) cannot be precluded in what type of association? (helps reduce water use and pollution)
  1. HOA Statute (720) made up of three parts: - ANSWER--Definition of HOA, power and duties, meetings, etc.; ARC covenants; right of owners to peaceably assemble; obligations of members; provisions for contracts for products and services via writing, bids, and exceptions; meetings of members, voting, etc; requirements for transition; prohibited clauses in HOA docs; assessments and charges; payment for assessments and lien claims; agreements entered into by the association; dispute resolution; regulation of leaseholds; receivership notification; etc.
    • Disclosures Required prior to sale of residential parcels
    • Covenant Revitalization (CC&Rs must be re-recorded every 30 years unless they have an auto-renew clause)
  2. Chapter 721, Florida Statutes covers what associations? - ANSWER- Vacation and Timeshare Plans are covered in this statute.
  3. Vacation and Timeshare Plans allow for use of property by more than... - ANSWER-use of the property by more than one owner during the course of the year is considered.
  4. Timeshare plan means... - ANSWER-any arrangement, plan, scheme, or similar device, other than an exchange program, whether by membership, agreement, tenancy in common, sale, lease, deed, rental agreement, license, or right-to-use agreement or by any other means, whereby a purchaser, for consideration, receives ownership rights in or a right to use accommodations, and facilities, if any, for a period of time less than a full year during any give year, but not necessarily for consecutive years.
  5. Developer shall fund reserve accounts for capital expenditures and deferred maintenance for the roof, plumbing, AC and any component of the structure the useful life of which is less than the useful life of the overall structure in what type of association? They must also provide each purchaser with a warranty of fitness and merchantability. - ANSWER-Vacation and Timeshare plans have these requirements on developers regarding reserves.
  6. Chapter 721 mandates disclosure requirements, escrow protections, and management standards for what type of community? - ANSWER-Timeshare community has specific standards mandated by law