I am sorry but what you are saying doesn't make any sense. Is it legal to hire someone to talk? - Yes. As long as decisions are made by the board it's legal. 
 
At the same time you are saying they were never elected. If that's the case there is no need for a recall. You just need to have owner's meeting and do proper elections. There is no board to recall if it was not elected.

I was curious, what do you mean by the building lost interest in the association and they jumped to take advantage? If I had a little more information I may be able to give you a little direction.

First, if there is an equal number of volunteers to the number of Board vacancies, there is no election (what would you be voting for?). Second, your documents and Florida Statute 718 spell out the procedure to recall the Board. You have to gather a quorum first, which is not always easy. Call the Florida Condo Ombudsman for more answers. You will probably have to wait till the annual meeting and then get involved in an election. Yes, the Board can ask a property manager or attorney to run a meeting. Don't really know what your complaints are. Be thankful your Association doesn't go into receivership with the state. Then the court appoints an attorney who charges each owner big bucks to run your Association. Why people keep thinking that Condo living is a simple turnkey operation is beyond me. It's usually your second home, and you don't want to be bothered. There's the fallacy. You have to get involved or just pay the assessments that come your way. It's your money, it's your decision. Stop whining and get to work or sell.

Key words. OWNERS LOST INTEREST IN THEIR ASSOCIATION. If the owners have no interest in taking part in their CONDO OWNERS ASSOCIATION, what is your point? This is common. If the majority of owners are interested in regaining control of their community, In Florida, you can Contact the DBPR. They are a state agency that regulates condo and HOAs. You can fill out a complaint, on line. Make sure you give them facts only and forget the emotional issues. They don't regulate emotions. All state statutes regulating HOAs and Condo Associations are on line. You can phone them if you have questions. Get to work.

I agree with the other posters for the most part. I see nothing truly illegal from what little is provided. Only a disgrunted owners who suddenly decides to appear when things aren't going their way.

Interesting concept. How can a "building" lose interest? Only homeowners can lose interest. Are you saying the spanish speaking people are not owners? If so they have no right to sit on the condo board elected or otherwise. If they are owners you should be thankful they care enough to step up to the plate and try to keep the association solvent. If they use an attorney to interpret, however, I think that the cost should come out of their pockets.

I think All members of the board should speak english..... It is unfair and sometimes takes away the freedom of speech.There should be a law in florida about engish speaking at meetings.

Phyllis; I agree that English should be spoken in the meetings. If, however, the English speaking folks don't care enough about their association to run the board, I think the Spanish speaking people have every right to do whatever is necessary to get the job done. This is not a racial issue so much as it is an issue of apathy (lazy homeowners who don't want to get involved).

If there are persons on the board who speak only Spanish someone should be there to translate when needed. That is part of the reason I have been managing since 92.Infact we have 2 board members who do not speak English. I see no problem with that.

I agree with Mari, a translator will be needed if someone in the board member do not speak English. And there's nothing wrong with that as long as they are homeowners.

Hi Diana. Thank you for your understanding. The way I see it, Spanish speaking persons on the board have a personal right to be heard.Besides I am the translator. lol.Most of our tenants are Spanish speaking. I own my unit and am here for them. It has been rewarding for me.I enjoy taking care of the needs of people.And if someone needs to be heard I see that they are.Most of the people who do work for us are Spanish speaking. I am the one who calls them when needed.Anyway we have had Spanish speaking owners at meetings in the past. The owners deserve to be heard.