Nov 17, 2021 | Associations, Community, Florida, Law, Rules Regulations
Q: A member of our homeowners’ association board shared a few e-mails that were sent between board members. In these e-mails, the board members discussed association business, individual homeowners, and how they planned to handle certain decisions. Are these e-mails...
Jul 1, 2021 | Associations, Board of Directors, Community, Q&A, Rules Regulations
Q: An issue has come up in my condominium association regarding the role of the association president. Some members, including the current president, feel that the president of the association has the authority to take any action on behalf of the association without...
Jun 29, 2021 | Associations, Community, Law, Rules Regulations, Safety
Who is responsible for a tree branch that perilously hangs over a neighbor’s house or yard? Who is responsible for tree roots that are damaging a sidewalk or driveway? Florida common law provides that a property owner (owner of the tree) does not owe a duty to remove...
Jun 23, 2021 | Associations, Community, Florida, Law, Rules Regulations
The line between what an association’s board can legally do as a matter of law and what the board should do as a matter of good practice is often blurred without any practical guidance available for well-intentioned directors who want to do the very best they can for...
Jun 14, 2021 | Associations, Budget, Community
In many ways, the managing and operating of a condominium association is akin to operating a business. A primary similarity is the importance of careful and accurate financial planning and budget preparation. The board of directors of an association has fiduciary...
Jun 9, 2021 | Associations, Community, Q&A, Rules Regulations
Q: My condominium association has installed several security cameras in the common areas, including the pool area. There was an incident between myself and another owner last week at the pool and I requested a copy of the security camera video footage. I submitted my...
