Association Voting During the Pandemic, What Can We Do?

Apr 14, 2021 | Associations, Community, Florida, Law, Rules Regulations

Although the advent of vaccines signals the end of COVID-19, the pandemic remains a fixture in our landscape and undoubtedly will for some time to come. As Southwest Florida community associations typically have most of their meetings during the “season,” this...

Police Cruisers May Park In Neighborhood

Apr 5, 2021 | Associations, Community, Florida, Law, Rules Regulations

Q: My homeowners’ association has a rule that prohibits commercial vehicles from being parked in the driveways. A question came up as to whether this rule would apply to a police cruiser that is driven by one of our owners who is a law enforcement officer. The board...

Does a Community Association Board President Have Executive Action Authority or Unilateral Powers?

Mar 31, 2021 | Associations, Board of Directors, Community, Rules Regulations

Community associations are not administered by a single director or officer of the board, instead, the affairs of such associations are administered by its board. The articles of incorporation and/or bylaws of an association most often specify the required minimum...

Here We Go Again: Developer-Friendly Politicians Once Again Try to Tinker with Consumer Protection Legislation

Mar 23, 2021 | Associations, Community, Coronavirus, Rules Regulations

Chapter 558, Florida Statutes and Section 553.84, Florida Statutes are consumer-friendly statutes drafted and signed into law years ago to protect Florida homeowners, HOAs, and condominiums, provide for the resolution of construction defect claims, and promote the...

Weighing the Costs: Common Sense/‘Cents’ COVID-19 Measures for Community Associations Reopening Common Elements and Common Facilities

Mar 8, 2021 | Associations, Community, Coronavirus, Rules Regulations

One full year into the COVID-19 pandemic and people have really started to appreciate (or abhor) their neighbors. The extra time at home or stuck in one’s condominium unit has caused an increased sense of awareness and, in some cases, aggravation regarding the comings...

Amending Governing Documents Part II – How?

Mar 4, 2021 | Associations, Community, Rules Regulations

In Part I of this two-part series, we discussed the importance of amending governing documents. Part II discusses tips on how a board of directors can put itself in the best position to have the proposed amendments approved by the membership. START EARLY: Work with...