Associations, Property Managers, Q&A, Residents
Q: I live in a gated homeowners’ association. Roots from a tree planted on the common area has damaged my driveway. Who is responsible for the repair? (J.K., via e-mail) A:Probably you. There are two theories which have been brought before Florida courts in an...
Associations, Renters, Residents, Rules Regulations
Speeding is a big problem for many community associations — a problem that is not always easily addressed or corrected. How can your board slow the speed of traffic in your community? If your association does not currently have traffic rules, you may be able to rely...
Associations, Board of Directors, Communication, Meetings, Property Managers, Residents
This article is the second part of an earlier article which addressed how board officers should handle their personal and official communications directed to members about association business. Part II of this article addresses how the association should handle...
Meetings, Renters, Residents
Last month, our CUP touched on the fact that in the City of Miami Beach, illegal rentals might mean jail time. The problem, however, is not limited to beach front condominiums. Many single family home and townhome communities are facing similar issues. These homeowner...
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,...
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...
