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Can a Candidate Withdraw From a Condominium Election and Then Change Their Mind?

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Question:  The bylaws of our condominium association specify that the board of Directors shall be comprised of not less than five nor more than seven members.  Six members filed their applications for candidacy by the required deadline (40 …

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Why the Florida Legislature Needs to Fix Condo Sprinkler-System Problem | Sun Sentinel Opinion

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For more than a decade older high-rise condominiums throughout Florida have been discussing, debating, and exercising their legal rights with regard to sprinkler system retrofitting requirements. In 2003, the Florida Legislature responded by allowing each community to vote to opt …

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Assessments and Combined Lots in Florida HOAs

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Question: I live in a homeowners’ association community. Recently, one of our owners purchased the vacant lot next to their home. The owner has now combined the properties into one parcel with the taxing authorities and is now …

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Secondhand Smoke on Condominium Lanai: What are my Rights?

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Question: I just read the question you answered in one of your prior columns about a man wanting to smoke cigars in the common area of his condominium complex. You said that “the ill-health effects of secondhand smoke …

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Florida Condominium and HOA Directors Can Usually Serve on Committees

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Question: Can a board member also be a member of a committee, such as the fining committee or the landscape committee? (L.D. by e-mail)

Answer: Yes and no. Generally, a board member can also …

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Condo Associations Must Make Records Available Within Five Working Days of Written Request

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Question: In a recent article, you stated that the Florida Condominium Act requires associations to make records available within 5 working days of a written request. However, I thought that the Association has 10 working days to provide …

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Florida HOA Board Required to Act in Response to Member Petition

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Question: I am the president of my homeowners’ association and recently the board voted to proceed with a construction project within the community. Shortly after the vote, the association received a petition signed by a number of owners …

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7 Year Rule Does Not Apply To All Condo Records

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Question: I recently contacted my condominium association asking to review various records since I have some serious questions about how things are being done. I asked to see all the election documents and was told the management company …

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Community Update, Volume 6, 2016

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In this Issue:

Reclassifying Property as Common Elements for Maintenance Purposes

Provides insight on Reclassifying Properties as Common Elements for Maintenance Purposes. It may not always be the case that an owner is responsible for …

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Community Update, Volume 05, 2016

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In this Issue:

We provide our annual recap of community association happenings at the legislative level. This includes:

  • SB 184 concerning rentals to Service Members
  • SB 130 concerning criminal charges for …

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