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Important Insights from Florida’s Former Condominium Ombudsman

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Our last episode of Take It To The Board involved a discussion with an owner in a luxury high-rise who had become disenchanted with some of the governance issues in his community.  Today’s episode takes us further on …

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Life on The Other Side – A Resident’s Candid Take on Condo Living and Community Governance

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Everyone knows that boards and management are the decision makers in community associations—but what’s it like to be on the receiving end of those choices?

In this week’s episode of Take It To The Board, …

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The Impact of Rentals on Community Associations with David Muller, Vice Chair of Becker’s Community Association Practice

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This week’s episode of Take It To The Board explores a topic that resonates deeply with many community association boards: the impact rentals have on a community and how to balance an owner’s desire to lease out his or her …

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Transforming Your Corporate Culture with Motivational Speaker & Author Chris Dyer

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Join host Donna DiMaggio Berger on this week’s Take It To The Board podcast as she welcomes Chris Dyer, a motivational speaker, author, and former CEO who’s led teams of thousands. Ranked as the #1 leadership …

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The Three Key Elements of Properly Noticing a Special Assessment Meeting

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Special assessments are becoming more and more common in community associations. As the frequency of special assessments increases, so does the possibility of delinquencies in payment of the special assessments. A crucial element of collection of a delinquent special assessment …

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The Owner’s Account Is Already in Collections – Why Do I Have to Send a New Notice of Late Assessment for a New Special Assessment?

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Community associations have become very familiar with the statutory requirement that a 30 day Notice of Late Assessment must be sent to an owner prior to turning the account over to an attorney for collections. However, confusion over the need …

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Bank Commitment Letter Pitfalls for Condominiums

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When a condominium association is seeking to obtain a loan, too often the board is signing the Bank’s commitment letter before having that document reviewed by legal counsel. While some banks will permit the association to amend the commitment letter …

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Addressing Florida’s Condo Crisis and How to Fix It

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The aftermath of the Champlain Towers tragedy has led to a flurry of legislative responses, but are they hitting the mark?  Was the Florida Legislature’s response to the Champlain Towers tragedy misguided in terms of overlooking some key factors that …

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What Is the Difference Between Mediation and Arbitration?

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Whether you are a member of a condominium association or homeowners’ association, the respective statutes require the owners and the association to engage in alternative dispute resolution for certain disputes before a complaint is filed in court.  The two types …

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Condominium Officers, Directors and Managers Who Solicit, Offer to Accept, or Accept “Kickbacks” Now Commit a Felony of the Third Degree

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Florida lawmakers revised Chapter 718, Florida’s Condominium Act, once again following the 2024 Legislative Session through House Bill 1021, which was signed by Governor DeSantis and became effective July 1, 2024.  One of the most surprising revisions to some, was …

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Fire Sprinkler and ELSS Deadlines Extended by Florida Fire Prevention Code

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For those of you who own a condominium unit in a high-rise building, you are keenly aware of the many changes through the years to the fire safety requirements for high-rise buildings. The Condominium Act, in Section 718.112(2)(n), Florida Statutes, …

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A Guide to Impact-Resistant Windows and Doors

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On this week’s episode of Take It To The Board podcast, we’re opening the doors—and windows—to a topic that’s both timely and critical for community associations both in hurricane season and year-round impact doors and windows. Host Donna DiMaggio …

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