Associations, Q&A, Residents
Q: I am a new owner in a condominium. The board has asked me for a key to my unit, but I am hesitant to give it to them. Can they require me to provide a key? (M.R., via e-mail) A: Probably. Section 718.111 (5)(a) of the Florida Condominium Act states...
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...
