Can a Director Sit on More than One Association Board at a Time?
Would be a conflict of interest for a director to serve on both an association and master association board at the same time?
Hawn v. Shoreline Towers Phase I Condominium Association, Inc. et. al
Federal Court Rules in Favor of Condominium Association in Pet Accommodation/Disability Claim.
Federal Court Rejects FCHR Finding of “Reasonable Cause” in Prescription Pet Case
Pet or Service Animal – How does a Community Association Decide? Ruling from a Federal District Court Allows Community Associations to Request Additional Information.
Broward County Issues Warning About Recycling Scam
Broward County’s Permitting, Licensing and Consumer Protection Division issued a warning to residents not to be misled if they receive a letter from “National Department of Renewable Resources”.
Is Your Association Considering Foreclosure?
As naïve as it sounds, foreclosure is business, not personal. There are some fundamental questions that need to be asked to curb the passion and focus the decisions on the economics of business. In truth, the Association does not want …
It Pays to be Certified
Now more than ever it pays to be a certified Minority Business Enterprise.
The Short-Pay Solution
There are several programs available to homeowners that will avoid the loss of their homes through foreclosure such as repayment plans, forbearance plans and loan modifications.
Recent Court Rulings Favor Condo Buyers Over Developers
Is the economy influencing the Courts? It seems that the trend has shifted from rulings in favor of condominium developers to rulings in favor of purchasers and more lawsuits on the behalf of buyers are being filed in Courts throughout …
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 …
Indemnity and the Association, Part 2
Last week I wrote about Indemnification. Specifically about hiring contractors and ensuring that contract clauses were properly worded so that the Association was being indemnified and not providing the indemnity. At the end, I concluded by noting that indemnification in …
Indemnity and the Association
Indemnification. A scary word and a confusing subject. However, almost all contracts for services contain requirements for one party to indemnify the other from damages. Often these clauses are in small type of allegedly “standard form” agreements. For purposes of …
Differences in Insurance Requirements for Condominiums vs. Cooperatives in Florida
Much has been written about the insurance requirements for condominium associations and condominium owners. The Florida Condominium Act has been amended significantly over the years in this regard. Major changes resulted from the 2003 legislative session, by …