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Amendment Votes Questioned
Q: I own a condominium with only 15 units in our association. The declaration for the condominium has never been updated and currently requires a vote of 75% of the all unit owners to change. Because four owners can veto any amendment, nothing can pass. Is there any...
HOA Budget Increase Questioned
Q: I found out my HOA fee went up almost 40 percent without any notice. I want to know why and if it went up for everyone. Can I request more information because I didn’t receive anything? (M.P., via e-mail) A: Board budget meetings in a homeowners’ association...
Attorney-Client Privilege Are Litigation-Related Communications Between An Association, Attorney, and Management Protected
The attorney-client privilege is one of the oldest and most respected privileges in the law. The purpose underlying this fundamental privilege is to ensure that clients receive accurate and competent legal advice by encouraging full disclosure to their lawyer without...
Bulk Telecommunications Contracts
This Article aims to highlight issues the association should consider when looking to change or enter into a new bulk agreement. Bulk Agreements and the Law Before discussing specific issues with Bulk Telecommunications Agreements, it is worth noting that the various...
More on the Installation of Security Cameras
The installation of a security camera on condominium common elements is considered a material alteration or substantial addition to the common elements. In Sterling Village Condo., Inc. v. Breitenbach, 251 S.2d 685, 687 (Fla. 4th 1971), the court defined “material...
Statutes Limit Rental Amendments
Q: Recently, my homeowners’ association had the membership vote on amendments to our documents which limit leasing within the community. Previously, our documents did not contain any restrictions on leasing. The amendments state that all leases must be no less than 90...
Complaint Letters Must Be Produced
Q: I recently sent a letter to the board of my condominium association criticizing the condition of the landscaping at our condominium. I recently found out that the chairperson of the landscaping committee requested a copy of my letter, and the board gave it to her....
Honey, those neighbors are at it again! Call Code Enforcement!
There was a time, not so long ago, when Floridians could easily, and anonymously, report known or suspected violations of local ordinances and regulations to code enforcement. Neighbors could report their concerns about abandoned or unsafe structures, building without...
The Association’s Responsibility for Wildlife on the Property
As Floridians, we are familiar with various types of wildlife surrounding our neighborhoods. It’s not uncommon to spot feral cats and ducks while walking the dog, or large iguanas out on the golf course. And let’s not forget about the numerous alligators, as well as...