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Who Can Be A Condominium Board Member?

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Can a non-owner be a Board member in a condominium?

Every year this question comes up in one form or another. In some cases, it is a spouse who is not on the deed who wants …

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Borrowing Money

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We have been receiving a number of loan requests. Even though we’ve done articles in this forum regarding association borrowing in the past, there are some issues that keep reoccurring.

Do not start the borrowing process without …

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Special Assessments

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There are very specific statutory requirements for levying a special assessment in a condominium.

Your governing documents must be reviewed to determine who votes on the special assessment (Board, membership, or both), and the notice period for the …

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The 2023 Season is Upon Us. Time to Think about Elections

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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 …

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Why Can’t We…

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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. …

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Borrowing Money

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As one of a handful of Becker attorneys who assists condominiums, cooperatives, and homeowners associations in obtaining bank loans on a regular basis, I’ve noted a few mistakes that boards make when deciding to obtain a loan.

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Election Season is Upon Us!

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For condominiums and cooperatives there are a few statutory election guideposts that start with the numbers 60, 40, 35 and 14*.

Sixty (60) days prior to your annual meeting election the first notice must be sent to all …

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Obtaining a Bank Loan; Step-by-Step

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With COVID-19 stay-at-home executive orders causing issues with employment and payment of assessments in some communities and with hurricane season quickly approaching, many associations may want to have a line of credit in place. This ensures they have the funds …

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Estoppel Certificates

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Some associations are still not complying with the new laws on Estoppel Certificates which is required of condominiums, cooperatives, and homeowners associations. Prior to July 1, 2017, you only had to provide the prospective purchaser with information about the monies …

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Legal Tools at Your Disposal to Make Your Responsibilities as a Board Member Easier

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I often find that there is an over-complication that some people believe goes hand-in-hand with their responsibilities in operating a condominium. Most forget that the statute and administrative code provide boards with some basic tools to assist in day to …

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