Associations, Frontpage Article, Property Managers
In less than a year, condominium associations with 150 or more units (that do not manage a timeshare) will be required to have a website for the purpose of posting digital copies of certain official records so members can access them online. Although it seems like a...
Associations, Board of Directors, Communication, Frontpage Article, Law, Meetings, Prepare, Property Managers, Residents
This week we conclude our annual review of 2018 legislation affecting Florida community associations, with a review of the amendments to Chapter 712 of the Florida Statutes, the Marketable Record Title Act, or MRTA, which become effective on October 1, 2018. MRTA is...
Associations, Communication, Property Managers, Residents, Tech
Whether you live in a condominium, cooperative or homeowner association, the Statute governing your community defines the term “official records.” In defining official records, each Statute has a catch-all provision. All other written records of the association not...
Associations, Board of Directors, Communication, Property Managers, Q&A, Tech
Q: I have heard that there is a new law requiring condominium associations to have a website. Is that true? (J.L. via e-mail) A: Yes, although the law has somewhat limited application. First, it is worthwhile to note that the 2018 Florida Legislature...
Associations, Board of Directors, Community Manager, Florida, Meetings, Prepare, Property Managers, Renters, Residents
No! If Hurricane Irma taught us anything it is that adequate preparation before the storm will go a long way towards addressing issues after the storm. Now is the time for associations to communicate with its owners about insurance- and liability-related issues. One...
Associations, Meetings, Property Managers
An association’s officers and directors, along with their family members and anyone who has a financial relationship with the director and/or officer, are completely prohibited from entering into an agreement with the condominium association. Prior to July 1, 2017,...
