Sep 25, 2017 | 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...
Sep 14, 2017 | 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...
Jan 24, 2017 | Associations, Board of Directors, Budget, Communication, Community, Community Manager, Property Managers, Q&A, Residents
Question: Recently, the outdoor air conditioning unit servicing my condominium unit was struck by lightning. I turned the claim into my insurance policy. My insurance carrier denied the claim stating that it does not insure the air conditioning unit, and that the air...
Jan 12, 2017 | Associations, Community, Community Manager, Property Managers, Q&A, Residents
Question: I just read the question you answered in one of your prior columns about a man wanting to smoke cigars in the common area of his condominium complex. You said that “the ill-health effects of secondhand smoke are well established.” I live on the second floor...
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...
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...
