Mar 23, 2021 | Associations, Community, Coronavirus, Rules Regulations
Chapter 558, Florida Statutes and Section 553.84, Florida Statutes are consumer-friendly statutes drafted and signed into law years ago to protect Florida homeowners, HOAs, and condominiums, provide for the resolution of construction defect claims, and promote the...
Mar 16, 2021 | Associations, Board of Directors, Elections, Q&A, Rules Regulations
Q: For our condominium association’s upcoming election, the blank candidate information sheet provided by the management company has a signature and date line at the bottom. Is it required that candidates running for the board of directors to sign the candidate...
Mar 8, 2021 | Associations, Community, Coronavirus, Rules Regulations
One full year into the COVID-19 pandemic and people have really started to appreciate (or abhor) their neighbors. The extra time at home or stuck in one’s condominium unit has caused an increased sense of awareness and, in some cases, aggravation regarding the comings...
Mar 4, 2021 | Associations, Community, Rules Regulations
In Part I of this two-part series, we discussed the importance of amending governing documents. Part II discusses tips on how a board of directors can put itself in the best position to have the proposed amendments approved by the membership. START EARLY: Work with...
Feb 26, 2021 | Associations, Community, Residents, Rules Regulations
Q: There are numerous parking violations and pet violations occurring in my condominium community. I don’t believe the board and manager are taking proper enforcement actions. Are owners entitled to review board meeting minutes to see what, if anything, is being done...
Feb 19, 2021 | Associations, Community, Florida, Law, Rules Regulations
Other than political debate, perhaps nothing else evokes more of an “emotional” response than the issue of emotional support animals in a no pet community. While this is not a new issue, and has been discussed many times in this forum and others, new laws in Florida...
