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Florida HOA’s Can Change Rental Rules

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Question: Our homeowners’ association would like to change our current minimum rental period, which is only three days, to a thirty day minimum. If we receive a majority vote for making this amendment, do we have to “grandfather” …

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Delinquent Owners not Eligible for the Board of Directors in Florida Condominiums & HOAs

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Question: I live in a homeowners’ association and recently submitted my intent to run for the board. However, my name was not included on the ballot that was mailed out to all of the owners. When I asked …

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Can I afford to Grow Old?

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Question: I have been saving up for retirement, but will it be enough if either my spouse or I get sick? My parents seem to be doing fine with money, but my mom was recently diagnosed with dementia, …

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Can the Association Board Fill a Vacancy Without an Election?

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Question: Recently, one of the members of our board of directors resigned from the board and sold their unit. When he announced his resignation, I expected the association to schedule an election to fill the vacancy. However, at …

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Changing Governing Documents Generally Requires Homeowner Approval

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Question: My homeowners’ association is about twelve years old and we are considering doing a complete rewrite of our governing documents. Some members of the board have stated that we cannot replace our governing documents, but only amend …

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Is Medicaid Only for the Really Poor?

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Question: I can’t qualify for Medicaid assistance because I have too much money. I own my house, doesn’t that disqualify me from Medicaid? Won’t Medicaid take my house after I die?

Answer: The Long-Term …

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Golf Balls and Windows in Florida HOAs

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Question: My home is located near the tee box of the first hole of a local golf course.  Periodically (but very infrequently) an errant golf ball strikes my house.  Two weeks ago a particularly bad golfer sent a …

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Officers are Elected or Removed by the Board of Directors in Florida Condominiums

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Question: I am the president of my condominium association and I have decided that we should fire our secretary. Do I have the authority to fire the secretary or is this something that should be voted on by …

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Florida Condo Board May Have Authority to Approve Changes to Common Areas

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Question: Recently, my condominium association installed a bike rack and bench on the property. Following the installation, I questioned the board whether these changes should have been approved by 75% of all unit owners. In response, the board …

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Automated External Defibrillator Devices (AEDs) In Florida Condominiums

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Question: My condominium association is considering purchasing an “AED” for our clubhouse. From the conversation at the meeting I understand that this is an emergency medical device to use when someone is having a heart attack. Is it …

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Condominium Association Meetings Can Be Adjourned

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Question: Our condominium association is having a vote at a special meeting to authorize major improvements to our property, which must be approved by 67% of all voters. We have a hard time getting people to vote. We …

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Eligibility to Run for Condominium Board Depends on Governing Documents

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Question:  The wife of an owner (only the husband is on the deed) is running for the Board of our condominium association.  Is she eligible to run for the Board?  I thought you had to be an owner …

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