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Building Your Association’s Website – What to Ask and How to Make it Happen

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In my last CUP article – www.MyCondoNeedsAWebsite.com – I discussed the 2017 statutory changes that require associations with 150 or more units (which do not manage a timeshare) to have websites. This month, I …

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What’s New With Official Records?

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The Condominium Act (“The Act”) has a catchall provision which essentially provides that “other written records” related to the operation of a condominium are considered official records of an association.  In 2017, the Act underwent some changes as it pertains …

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MyCondoNeedsAWebsite.com

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In less than a year, condominium associations with 150 or more units (that do not manage a timeshare) will be required to have a website for the purpose of posting digital copies of certain official records so members can access …

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Conflicts of Interest – Is it time for a new Code of Conduct?

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It has always been the obligation of Board members to serve for the benefit of the entire community.  Doing so requires that they carry out their duties in good faith with the care of ordinarily prudent people.  To safeguard and …

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The Association Was Served With A Writ Of Garnishment For An Employee/Vendor…Now What?

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If the garnishment concerns a judgment against an employee/vendor of the Association, then the Association’s only concern is with ensuring that it is properly withholding from distribution to that employee/vendor the portion of the payment which is subject to garnishment. …

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No More Mr. Nice Guy

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The best way to get members to comply with the governing documents of an Association is to have a clear cut policy for enforcement. The policy will permit proper follow through and will serve to deter future violations.

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Are E-mails, Instant Messages (IM), & Twitter Transcripts “official” records of the Association? (Round 2)

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E-mails from members of the Board to Association employees are considered official records and must be maintained whether on paper or electronically to ensure compliance with the Florida Condominium Act.

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Are E-mails, Instant Messages (IM), & Twitter Transcripts “official” records of the Association?

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The ever changing trends in technology will keep Associations on their toes about the “official records” aspect of E-mails, Instant Messages (IM), & Twitter Transcripts.

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E-mails, Instant Messages (IM), Twitter & Board Meetings

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Magazines/Newspapers, TV shows, movies, and radio programs are all a buzz about people communicating instantly through Twitter, IM, e-mails and the like. Too often we are tempted to shoot off an email or see someone on IM and shoot them …

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Can a Director Sit on More than One Association Board at a Time?

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Would be a conflict of interest for a director to serve on both an association and master association board at the same time?

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