Board Asks What It Can Do About Late Payments

Q: We have a condominium unit owner who has not paid dues in over a year. We would like to suspend their legal rights until they are paid up. May we do this? (M.L., via e-mail) A: Section 718.303(4)of the Florida Condominium Act (the “Act”) provides that where a unit owner is more than 90 days delinquent in paying a fee, fine, or other monetary obligation due to the condominium association, the condominium association may suspend the right of the unit owner (or the unit’s occupant, licensee, or invitee) to use common elements, common facilities, or any other association property until the fee, fine, or other monetary obligation is paid in full.