Q: As hurricane season is about to start, can you give an overview of the emergency powers that are granted to community associations under Florida law? (B.S., via e-mail)
A: In Florida, community associations, including condominium associations, homeowners’ associations, and
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Most Board Members and Managers start their day with a plan which can quickly become derailed when, due to various events and challenges, pure reaction mode is activated. Emails
Q: I am in the process of selling my condominium unit. What fees or other charges can my condominium association charge in connection with the sale of my unit? (R.B., via e-mail)
A: Chapter 718, Florida Statutes, the Condominium Act,
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
