It’s that time of year again. As the days get longer and the weather gets hotter, we know that hurricane season is fast approaching. Therefore, this is a good time to review some of the “best practices” to prepare for …
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations on the Common Elements
Electric vehicles are now commonplace in our society and with the price of gas skyrocketing, more people will consider purchasing them. Condominium association directors should, therefore, expect owners to ask questions about electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) on the common …
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words …
Picture this: the biggest road out of town. Now imagine it is rush hour. In a thunderstorm. Add that it also a hurricane evacuation. A lane is closed due to construction delayed by budget impacts. Imagine the traffic jam.
Going Digital
Recently, Congress enacted legislation that requires all over the air broadcast television signals to be transmitted in a digital format. This means that the aerial, “rooftop” and “rabbit ear” antennas designed to receive analog signals will no longer be of …
Do Fines Really Work?
Imposing fines may indeed be an inexpensive alternative to filing lawsuits or arbitration petitions but does it actually help in curing violations or deterring owners from violating the association’s use restrictions?
WHERE THERE’S SMOKE …
Just how far can a Board go in placing restrictions upon an owner’s ability to smoke in a condominium association?
What Happens when the Hot Water Heater Bursts?
This is a question I am asked seemingly on a daily basis. It has some variations in format; perhaps involving a burst pipe, toilet/shower leak, or air-conditioner drip pan overflow but the theme is always the same. That is, something …