Jul 6, 2021 | Associations, Board of Directors, Rules Regulations
Florida laws governing community associations require notice of meetings to encourage owner participation. Here is a helpful guide summarizing the notice requirements under statute; however, this guide is not intended to be all inclusive and is only for general...
Jul 1, 2021 | Associations, Board of Directors, Community, Q&A, Rules Regulations
Q: An issue has come up in my condominium association regarding the role of the association president. Some members, including the current president, feel that the president of the association has the authority to take any action on behalf of the association without...
Jun 29, 2021 | Associations, Community, Law, Rules Regulations, Safety
Who is responsible for a tree branch that perilously hangs over a neighbor’s house or yard? Who is responsible for tree roots that are damaging a sidewalk or driveway? Florida common law provides that a property owner (owner of the tree) does not owe a duty to remove...
Jun 23, 2021 | Associations, Community, Florida, Law, Rules Regulations
The line between what an association’s board can legally do as a matter of law and what the board should do as a matter of good practice is often blurred without any practical guidance available for well-intentioned directors who want to do the very best they can for...
Jun 9, 2021 | Associations, Community, Q&A, Rules Regulations
Q: My condominium association has installed several security cameras in the common areas, including the pool area. There was an incident between myself and another owner last week at the pool and I requested a copy of the security camera video footage. I submitted my...
Jun 1, 2021 | Associations, Community, Meetings, Q&A, Rules Regulations
Q: I live in Canada and own a condominium unit in Florida. I cannot travel yet to go back to Florida and my condominium board president has blocked me from sending him e-mails. What are my rights to get information about finances, planned maintenance, and minutes of...
