A new season means a new annual meeting and election. In condominiums and cooperative associations there are two components: the election of directors and the annual meeting. Most think of them as one and the same, but they really are …
Do Not Miss These Deadlines
Rosa M. de la Camara
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The new law passed by the Legislature, known as “SB 4-D”, became effective May 26, 2022 and contains various important deadlines for compliance. The new law applies to condominiums and cooperatives which are 3 stories or higher. We …
Why Can’t We…
Mark D. Friedman
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Unit owners often move from private homes and do not understand that the condominium form of ownership in Florida is somewhat unique. In many instances some individual liberties must be curtailed for the good of the community as a whole. …
Condo vs. HOA Budget Procedures Explained
Joseph Adams
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Q: How much notice to the members is required when the board is adopting the annual budget? (B.R., via e-mail)
A: For a condominium association, budget meetings must be noticed at least 14 days in advance for the benefit …
Additional Opportunity to Extend Certain Permits due to Hurricane Nicole
Kathleen O. Berkey, AICP
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Section 252.363(1)(a), Florida Statutes (2022), provides that certain qualifying permits and authorizations are eligible for an extension once a state of emergency is issued by the Governor for the length of time the state of emergency is in effect, plus …
Competitive Bidding Explained
Joseph Adams
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Q: When does a condominium association have to get bids for repair work and does the association have to hire the company with the lowest bid? (K.R., via e-mail)
A: Contracts for legal, accounting, architectural, engineering, and landscape architectural …
Hurricane Ian Cleanup and Restoration Work Issues
Joseph Adams
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It has now been over a month since Hurricane Ian made landfall in Southwest Florida, causing historic levels of damage to our community. Some of the most shocking damage from Hurricane Ian was due to its unprecedented levels of storm surge, …
Hurricane Ian Recover: Debris Removal Issues
Joseph Adams
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It has now been about a month since Hurricane Ian devastated Southwest Florida. The clean-up process is ongoing, and many community associations still have significant amounts of debris to deal with. One option that may be available to community associations to …
Enforcing the Rules and Regulations in Your Community: All Actions Have Consequences. How Prepared Are You to Enforce Them?
Jennifer Biletnikoff
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Whether you live in a condominium, cooperative, or homeowners’ association, owners and their guests, tenants and invitees are bound by the association’s governing documents, which may include the declaration, articles of incorporation, and bylaws, and any rules and regulations. Prospective …
Options for Dispute Resolution in Condominium Associations
Jennifer Biletnikoff
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Peace is Not the Absence of Conflict, it is the Ability to Handle Conflicts by Peaceful Means – Ronald Reagan
On July 1, 2021, changes to Florida law opened the door to allow condominium and cooperative …
