Q: I own a home in an association and there have been ongoing discussions regarding what type of insurance our homeowners’ association must carry. Our homes are townhouse style with common walls and roofs and there has been confusion as
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In this episode of Take It To The Board, we wanted something more reliable than rumors and worst-case headlines regarding EV fire risk, so host Donna DiMaggio Berger called someone who
Electronic voting for condominiums, cooperatives and homeowners’ associations was introduced in Florida in 2015. However, now, more than ten years later, some associations still question whether electronic voting is a viable option for their communities.
There are a number of
La mayoría de las asociaciones de comunidad contienen algún tipo de restricción en sus Documentos Rectores. Algunas asociaciones prohíben todo tipo de mascotas. Otras limitan el tipo, número y/o tamaño de las mascotas que los propietarios pueden tener en sus
In many sections of Chapter 718, Florida Statutes, also known as the Florida Condominium Act, the statute requires an “affidavit.” An affidavit is a written declaration or statement of facts, made voluntarily and confirmed by sworn oath or affirmation in
They may be invisible, but easements run throughout your community. What are they, and why do you need to understand them? At some point, nearly every board will encounter an issue that requires an analysis of easement rights to answer
Q: Is a homeowners’ association required to accommodate the schedules of its owners when deciding to hold board meetings? In our community many of the owners work, however, the board holds its meetings during business hours, which prevents most owners
Q: Many of the owners in my homeowner’s association are seasonal, so they are not present during the summer. Our board holds regular meetings throughout the year, including during the summer months. The notice of these board meetings are posted
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If your community is well run, chances are you have residents who have remained in place for decades but with more condominium and HOA owners choosing to age in
Q: I am familiar with your articles concerning unit owner rights to attend board meetings. However, I have a question regarding the minutes of board meetings and what should be included in the minutes. There is some controversy within my
