Florida Condominium and HOA Fining Laws are Slightly Different

Mar 15, 2017 | Associations, Frontpage Article, Law, Q&A, Residents

Question: There seems to have been a lot of change in the law about fining. Has the legislature finally made the condominium statute and the homeowners’ association statute the same on this issue? (C.M. by e-Mail) Answer: More or less. The legislature is getting...

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...

Importance of Preparing for Hurricane Season

Jun 1, 2016 | Florida, Frontpage Article, Prepare

Today, Wednesday June 1, marked the official start of the 2016 Atlantic hurricane season that runs through the end of November. June 1 should serve as an important reminder about the need for individuals to be prepared for any emergency. This may be the start of the...

Communications and Community Governance

Aug 25, 2015 | Board of Directors, Community, Community Manager, Frontpage Article, Property Managers, Residents

“That government is best which governs least” – Thomas Paine Thomas Paine was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States and dubbed “Father of the American Revolution” by historians. He was born in 1737 and lived a remarkable life that spanned the American...

7 Ways to Modernize Older Communities

Jun 24, 2015 | Community, Community Manager, Frontpage Article, Property Managers, Residents

With all the new apartment construction taking place nationwide, some owners and management companies are struggling for ways to make their older properties appeal to renters. While it’s true there are a fair share of renters who just want ‘new’, there are a plethora...

Landscaping: Let’s Give Them Something to Talk About!

Jun 17, 2015 | Community, Community Manager, Frontpage Article, Property Managers, Residents

If there is any one common element that gets residents talking and thinking about their condominium or HOA, it is landscaping. The state of appearance in any community association is a direct reflection of its residents and the people responsible for maintaining the...