Q: My homeowners’ association is looking to impose fines or other penalties against owners who violate the rules. We understand that there are limits on the amount a fine but question whether the board has the authority to impose fines.
Among the multitude of challenges that community association boards and managers face daily, nuisance complaints often present particularly thorny issues. Not every unpleasant situation rises to the level requiring the Association’s intervention and knowing where to draw the line is
Subrogation is a legal concept that frequently arises in community association operations, particularly in the context of property damage claims. While the term may sound technical, the underlying principle is straightforward and important for board members to understand.
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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
