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Fining Procedure Details Explored

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Q: Fining for violations has always been confusing to me, since most fines are cumulative or compounding for each day the violation is not corrected. Should the due date be following correction of the violation or whatever date the …

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Lee County Wants to Help Speed Up Hurricane Cleanup

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Q: As a popular columnist for Condominium and HOA residents, can you assist Lee County in providing information for hurricane season 2021? (Betsy Clayton, Lee County Government)

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Difference Between HOA and CDD Explained

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Q: What is the difference between a CDD and an HOA? (R.B., via e-mail)

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New Law Lays Term Limit Debate to Rest

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Q: Is there a legal opinion on the impact of a condominium association’s board term limits due to the emergency declarations and emergency powers granted to association boards? (D.S., via e-mail)

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Owner Feels Locked Out from Information

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Q: I live in Canada and own a condominium unit in Florida. I cannot travel yet to go back to Florida and my condominium board president has blocked me from sending him e-mails. What are my rights to get …

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Becoming “55 and Over Condo” Requires Several Steps

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Q: Our condominium association is considering converting into a “55 and older” community. Is it true that 80% of our units must vote “yes” to effectuate this change? (D.J., via e-mail)

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Rollover of Excess Funds Normal

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Q: If there is an excess in monies collected from the annual budget, must the excess be returned to owners, or can it be used to reduce maintenance fees for next year? (E.O., via e-mail)

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Hurricane Shutter Policies Raise Questions

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Q: Can hurricane shutters remain closed when a home is unoccupied throughout the summer, even when there is not an active threat of a storm? (D.F., via e-mail)

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Governor Signs COVID-19 Immunity Bill

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Most readers of this column know that each year, over the summer, we typically review the year’s legislative applicable to community associations. While I will do so, and there is some significant legislation that appears poised to pass, a recently …

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HOA Election Procedures Explained

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Q: What is the accepted practice that my homeowners’ association should follow for opening and counting secret ballots used to elect the board? (J.D., via e-mail)

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