Jun 7, 2023 | Associations, Law, Maintenance, Q&A, Rules Regulations
Q: A question has arisen in my condominium association regarding what vote is required to change the property. At a recent meeting, 2/3rds voted in favor. However, this was just 2/3rds of the proxies, and not 2/3rds of everybody. Isn’t there a minimum number of votes...
Apr 13, 2023 | Associations, Inspections, Maintenance, Q&A, Safety
Associations and association managers routinely receive what are referred to as lender questionnaires on a regular basis. A lender questionnaire is usually a request from a bank, lending institution or title company that requests the Association provide information...
Apr 7, 2023 | Board of Directors, Inspections, Maintenance, Q&A, Safety
Q: My condominium building suffered significant damage from Hurricane Ian, including damage to the exterior of the building and the interior of the units. The association recently said that it will begin making various repairs, including repairs inside the unit. Is...
Mar 23, 2023 | Board of Directors, Inspections, Maintenance, Prepare, Safety
Florida has a well-deserved reputation for many things: world-class theme parks, stunning beaches, and, to the delight of outsiders everywhere, the exploits of the infamous “Florida Man.” We also accept, as an inescapable consequence of living in our state, that we...
Dec 22, 2022 | Budget, Community, Florida, Maintenance, Rules Regulations, Safety
The new law passed by the Legislature, known as “SB 4-D”, became effective May 26, 2022 and contains various important deadlines for compliance. The new law applies to condominiums and cooperatives which are 3 stories or higher. We are most often asked “by when do we...
Sep 1, 2022 | Maintenance, Safety
As we all know, condominium buildings suffer from wear and tear over time. Not only do communities withstand extreme weather conditions here in Florida, but they also experience extensive use over long periods of time. In fact, it is not uncommon to live in a...
