Associations, Board of Directors, Property Managers, Residents
Video “security” cameras seem to be everywhere these days and many community associations are jumping on the trend. However, while the safety of its community should be of paramount importance to an association, not all communities need cameras. In fact, video cameras...
Associations, Board of Directors, Residents
Question: I regularly attend the board meetings of my condominium association. When I cannot attend, I make certain to read the minutes when they are posted. In the association’s quarterly newsletter, the president announced that the association would be changing the...
Associations, Board of Directors, Community, Residents
In Florida, there are plenty of days that are just perfect for a good old fashioned barbeque. After all, who doesn’t love a good steak on the grill (except for maybe this vegetarian)? Even those who lived in condominiums were able to enjoy what northerners only dream...
Associations, Board of Directors, Community, Residents
Over the past few weeks, the Miami Herald and Univision have teamed up to investigate allegations of fraudulent condominium elections, primarily in Miami-Dade County. In fact, Miami-Dade County by far has the highest number of complaints of any county in Florida for...
Associations, Board of Directors, Renters, Residents
Most community associations screen potential purchasers and potential renters. In fact, when surveyed, many board members state that screening community occupants is one of their primary functions. What is the #1 item that typically presents a red flag on a...
Associations, Board of Directors, Communication, Residents
Question: At the recent annual meeting for my condominium association the owners were presented with a question asking whether the association should waive the requirement to have an audit of the association financial records conducted. The same question has been...
