Oct 28, 2019 | Associations, Board of Directors, Property Managers, Q&A
Q: The board of my association is considering terminating our management company’s contract and managing the association themselves. Is this permissible or is an association required to have a professional manager? (R.B., via e-mail) A: Neither Chapter 718, Florida...
Sep 13, 2019 | Board of Directors, Q&A, Residents, Rules Regulations
Q: You recently published an article stating that the names of fellow unit owners are a public record. Is the rule the same for timeshare condominium associations? A: No. When it comes to providing the names (and other information) of owners of a timeshare,...
Aug 28, 2019 | Associations, Community, Q&A
Q: We have a few people who “vape” at the swimming pool at our condominium. I complained to one of them once as the fumes were blowing in my direction. They pointed to the “No Smoking” sign posted at the pool and said “there’s no rule against this.” What do you think?...
Aug 20, 2019 | Associations, Community, Q&A
Q: The board of directors of my homeowners’ association is considering a bulk contract for cable television and internet service for our community. The association has never previously provided cable or internet service to the residents. If the contract is signed, all...
Aug 8, 2019 | Associations, Q&A, Residents, Safety
Q: Our condominium has a “hoarder” whose unit is filled with papers, newspapers, cardboard, plastic bags, and the like. I am worried about fire hazards and vermin infestation. Neither our board nor the manager are willing to do anything about this. Does Florida law...
Jul 30, 2019 | Associations, Q&A, Rules Regulations
Q: If the ballot sent to every homeowner states you may vote up to five candidates and no more, can you cast all five votes for just one person and have that ballot counted as five votes versus one vote? (S.D., via e-mail) A: It depends on the provisions of your...
