Is a Community Association Responsible for the Acts of Its Volunteers?

Nov 3, 2020 | Associations, Board of Directors, Rules Regulations

Community associations can be a great place for community involvement. It is always nice to see members get involved and help with operating the association. However, should the association be concerned about the actions of these volunteers? An association may be held...

The Association’s Strong Hand for the Removal of Non-Approved Structures

Oct 27, 2020 | Associations, Board of Directors, Property Managers, Rules Regulations

Enforcing HOA restrictions can be a formidable task, implicating myriad overlapping declaration provisions, association rules, and Florida law. And going to court to get injunctive relief – a court order requiring an owner to comply – can seem even more daunting. The...

Removing Officers and Directors Require Different Procedures

Oct 21, 2020 | Associations, Board of Directors, Rules Regulations

Q: Our homeowners’ association board president has not been responsive. He is also over two months overdue on assessments. Can he be replaced and what are the steps for that process? (V.R., via e-mail) A: There is a difference between directors and officers. Directors...

What to Do When a Vendor Damages Association Property

Oct 13, 2020 | Associations, Property Managers, Rules Regulations, Safety

Service providers often cause property damage in community associations. Imagine a furniture delivery driver in a rush to make his next appointment, clipping your community’s security gate and taking a portion of it down the road, or a garbage truck leaking hydraulic...

Preparing to Navigate the Claims Process by Understanding What Is Expected

Oct 8, 2020 | Associations, Insurance, Prepare, Rules Regulations

Navigating an insurance claim after a significant loss can be frustrating, costly, and time consuming. Associations have an obligation to cooperate with their insurance company fully and completely during the claims process even in the most daunting of circumstances....

Virus Still Raising Questions For Associations

Sep 30, 2020 | Associations, Coronavirus, Q&A, Rules Regulations

Q: There have been so many orders and news conferences from the governor regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Can you give us a quick overview of what orders that apply to community associations are still in effect? (R.D., via e-mail) A: On March 9, 2020, Governor Ron...