Sep 3, 2018 | Associations, Board of Directors, Community, Community Manager, Property Managers, Q&A
Q: In one of your recent columns, you wrote about a new law that imposes term limits of eight years on condominium directors. Is this retroactive? (S.L. via e-mail) A: In my opinion, no. Of course, lawyers’ opinions are just that, and what the courts have to say is...
Aug 29, 2018 | Property Managers
If you’re a multifamily or HOA property manager, billing your residents or homeowners for their utility use has likely crossed your mind. Many properties have already started utility billing programs. The prevalence of this practice has grown as utility rates and fees...
Aug 22, 2018 | Associations, Community, Law, Property Managers
Florida condominiums, cooperatives and, to a lesser degree, homeowners’ associations are subject to the imposition of fines and penalties by the Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshare and Mobile Homes (“Division”) for a variety of mistakes and missteps. The...
Aug 10, 2018 | Associations, Board of Directors, Community Manager, Property Managers, Q&A
Q: I would like to install solar panels on the roof of my home, but I did not see any standards addressing this within my homeowners’ association’s documents or architectural review guidelines. Would I be allowed to install these in order to make my home greener?...
Aug 3, 2018 | Associations, Property Managers, Q&A, Residents
Disputes over maintenance, repair and replacement responsibilities are common in community associations and a well drafted declaration or amendment to the declaration can help prevent disputes over who (owner or association) is responsible for a specific item of...
Jun 25, 2018 | Board of Directors, Community, Meetings, Property Managers
Community association boards often ask the question of whether they must record a claim of lien on a property in order to protect the association’s right to recover past due assessments on the property. Although the answer to this question changes based on the...
