Board of Directors, Communication, Meetings, Property Managers, Q&A
It has always been the obligation of Board members to serve for the benefit of the entire community. Doing so requires that they carry out their duties in good faith with the care of ordinarily prudent people. To safeguard and promote the welfare of the community,...
Associations, Budget, Community, Meetings, Payments
Q: What must be done with a condominium association’s operating surplus at the end of the year? Is it true that it must be returned to the owners in the form of payment or a credit to next year’s budget or assessment? (J.S. via e-mail) A: Condominium...
Associations, Board of Directors, Budget, Communication, Community, Florida, Prepare, Residents, Safety
We are now over a month past Hurricane Irma. While it certainly could have been significantly worse for Southwest Florida, many community associations are still working through a variety of difficult issues, including processing insurance claims, continuing...
Associations, Board of Directors
One of the questions we receive over and over from our clients is the question “is a trustee or trust beneficiary eligible to run for and/or serve as an association board member?” While the question is not directly addressed in either Chapter 718, Florida Statutes...
Associations, Community, Community Manager, Property Managers, Residents
Two weeks ago today, Hurricane Irma tore through in Southwest Florida. All things considered, it could have certainly been much worse. However, it was as bad as it gets for those who lost their lives, and some communities suffered relatively substantial property...
Associations, Community, Prepare, Property Managers
As Mike Tyson said, “Everybody’s got a plan until they get hit.” This hurricane season is confirming the need for community associations to develop the right plans, learn from their experiences and continually refine their plans. Many volunteer community association...
Associations, Board of Directors, Community
Congratulations! You have decided to donate your time and energy to serve on the board of directors for your community and have convinced your neighbors that you are the right person for the largely unthankful role. Guess what? In addition to the time and energy you...
Associations, Budget, Community Manager, Payments, Property Managers, Renters
In the property management industry, there is a technology to solve almost every problem. From paying rent online to managing packages, the industry is bursting with solutions that tackle all the tedious aspects of being a property manager. But first, you have to...
