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Benefits and Drawbacks of Electronic Voting

  • Florence King
    Florence King
Posted on April 28, 2026April 29, 2026

Electronic voting for condominiums, cooperatives and homeowners’ associations was introduced in Florida in 2015. However, now, more than ten years later, some associations still question whether electronic voting is a viable option for …

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When Does the Condominium Act Require an Affidavit?

  • Mary R. Hawk
    Mary R. Hawk
Posted on April 27, 2026April 29, 2026

In many sections of Chapter 718, Florida Statutes, also known as the Florida Condominium Act, the statute requires an “affidavit.” An affidavit is a written declaration or statement of facts, made voluntarily and …

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Mind the Invisible Lines: Easements Every Board Encounters

  • S. David Cooper
    S. David Cooper
Posted on April 27, 2026April 29, 2026

They may be invisible, but easements run throughout your community. What are they, and why do you need to understand them? At some point, nearly every board will encounter an issue that requires …

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Three Important Considerations if Your Condominium’s Website is Maintained by Your Management Company

  • Michelle Kaiser
    Michelle Kaiser
Posted on March 27, 2026March 30, 2026

Every condominium association managing a condominium with 25 or more units, excluding timeshare units, is now required to have a website (which may be a web portal) or application and a laundry list …

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Our Condominium Just Turned Over From Developer Control. What’s Next?

  • Kaitlyn Silverberg
    Kaitlyn Silverberg
Posted on March 27, 2026March 30, 2026

The developer has just turned over control of the condominium association to the unit owners. There’s a new board and a long to-do list, among which is the important question: What condition …

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Important Differences Between Flood and Windstorm Insurance. Is Your Association Adequately Protected When the Next Major Storm Hits?

  • Ramon Palacio
    Ramon Palacio
Posted on March 27, 2026March 30, 2026

Boards of Directors of community associations have a fiduciary duty to its members, and one of the Board’s duties is the protection of the association’s physical assets. In Florida, the need for adequate …

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Minority Unit Owners’ Veto Power Over Condo Termination

  • Jose Luis Baloyra
    Jose Luis Baloyra
Posted on February 26, 2026February 27, 2026

Termination of a condominium in Florida is a complicated transaction with numerous legal issues at play.  F.S 718.117 governs terminations of condominiums and allows termination for economic waste or impossibility or optional termination. …

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To Pool Or Not To Pool? Understanding Straight Line Versus Pooled Reserves in Florida Community Associations

  • Clinton Morrell
    Clinton Morrell
Posted on February 26, 2026February 27, 2026

One of the most significant financial decisions facing Florida community associations is how to account for reserve funds. Should your homeowners, condominium or co-op association maintain separate accounts for each reserve component, or …

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The Power to Mute

  • Nicolas M. Jimenez
    Nicolas M. Jimenez
Posted on February 26, 2026February 27, 2026

There are countless reasons that your community association may benefit from providing remote access to meetings of its members or that of its board of directors. In fact, the availability of remote access …

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Installing Security Cameras in Your Condominium

  • Nicolas M. Jimenez
    Nicolas M. Jimenez
Posted on January 29, 2026January 30, 2026

There are countless reasons that your condominium association may benefit from installing security cameras around the condominium. However, your condominium association should always consult its legal counsel before doing so, as security cameras …

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