Florida Condominium and HOA Directors Can Usually Serve on Committees

Dec 28, 2016 | Associations, Board of Directors, Community, Community Manager, Florida, Frontpage Article, Property Managers, Q&A

Question: Can a board member also be a member of a committee, such as the fining committee or the landscape committee? (L.D. by e-mail) Answer: Yes and no. Generally, a board member can also be a committee member. However, there are exceptions. Section 718.103(7) of...

Owners Must Follow Procedure to Petition the HOA Board for Agenda Items

Dec 20, 2016 | Associations, Board of Directors, Communication, Community, Community Manager, Q&A, Residents

Question: I live in a homeowners association and have e-mailed our board president a number of times concerning items that I feel should be discussed by our board. While the president has politely acknowledged my e-mails, none of my suggested topics have been brought...

Associations Must Send Notices Out of State if Requested

Nov 30, 2016 | Associations, Board of Directors, Communication, Community, Community Manager, Property Managers, Residents

Question: I own a condominium unit in Florida that I use as a vacation home. My permanent residence is in New York. Is the association required to send official correspondence from the association, such as meeting notices required to be delivered to the members, to my...

4 Steps to Start Recouping Utility Costs from Residents

Nov 21, 2016 | Associations, Board of Directors, Communication, Community Manager, Payments, Property Managers

Understand Local Rules & Regulations This can be tricky because there are no federal or universal laws regarding utility bill-back. Every state has its own rules and regulations, as does each municipality. Failure to comply with the stated regulations can lead to...

The Surprising (and Easy) Way to Engage Your Residents

Nov 16, 2016 | Associations, Board of Directors, Communication, Community, Community Manager, Connect, Property Managers, Residents

It can be difficult for property managers to keep in touch with every aspect of a community and the residents who live in it. But keeping a transparent relationship with residents is important for facilitating trust and improving resident retention. Finding an...

Reclassifying Property as Limited Common Elements for Maintenance Purposes

Nov 10, 2016 | Associations, Board of Directors, Communication, Community, Community Manager, Property Managers, Residents

One of the most common issues that condominium associations address is determining whether the association or individual unit owners are responsible for the maintenance and repair of a particular part of the condominium property. In many cases, unit owners and...