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COVID-19 Presents Unique Questions for Associations – Part II
On March 9, 2020, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, declared a state of emergency in response to confirmed COVID-19 cases in Florida. On March 13, 2020, U.S. President Donald Trump, declared a national emergency. Numerous units of state and local government around the...
COVID-19 Q&A’s For Community Association
Q: If we are aware of a confirmed COVID-19 infection in our community, are we obligated to report it to the Health Department? A: No, under Section 338.0031 of the Florida Statutes, only specified entities are required to report infectious diseases. Community...
COVID-19 Presents Unique Questions for Associations
The World Health Organization has declared the Coronavirus a pandemic. States of emergency have been declared at the federal, state and many local levels. Not surprisingly, we are being asked what steps associations can and can’t (and should and shouldn’t) take. All...
Condos, Cruise Ships and COVID-19: Surprising Commonalities
The cruise ship industry has been particularly hard hit by COVID-19’s rapid spread amongst passengers. For those who were unfortunate enough to deal with a ship-board quarantine, the fact that they would eventually be able to disembark and return to their homes helped...
COVID-19: Considerations for Community Associations with Employees
With rapidly evolving COVID-19 developments, we understand that this is a difficult time for community associations. As such, we are taking each day with a wait and see approach as it is hard to predict what the days and weeks ahead will look like. While businesses...
When Are Closed Board Meetings Allowed?
Q: As president of my condominium association, I believe it is time to fire our in-house manager and hire a new one. I obviously need the approval of the board to fire the manager. At the upcoming board meeting can the board go into “executive session” to authorize...
Assessment Payment Notice
FROM KIM JUDA, President and Managing Partner CORONAVIRUS UPDATE NOTICE TO OWNERS WHO CURRENTLY PAY THEIR MAINTENANCE WITH THEIR PERSONAL CHECKS AND ARE MAILING IN THEIR PAYMENTS In direct response to the threats of this pandemic, to better service our Associations in...
Board Can Fill Vacancies
Q: At our annual HOA meeting, the persons who were voted in by the board for the treasurer and secretary resigned after accepting the position that very night. Can the board fill the vacancies without an election? Is there a limited timeframe to fill the names of...
COVID-19: Technology and Social Distancing
COVID-19 has introduced new challenges to the way we meet and work together in our communities. Many of our daily community association activities include in-person interaction, from regular meetings to conduct association business to elections and other membership...