Question: My condominium association’s annual meeting is next month. Several of us are concerned because we have been told that one of the individuals running for the board was charged with felony security law violations. While he was …
HOA Board Responsible For Meeting Minutes in Florida
Question: At the first meeting of the new board of directors of our homeowners’ association, there was concern about approving minutes of the last meeting of the prior board. Because the new members were not on the old …
Community Update, Volume 8, 2016
In this Issue:
Arbitration Decisions
What are They and Where can I Find Them? Review decisions from the Division of Florida Condominiums, Time
Shares and Mobile Homes.
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Florida HOA Boards Must Follow Correct Rule Procedures
Question: Our homeowners’ association documents say that the board can adopt rules, but don’t spell out how to do it. What procedures that must be followed? Can the board adopt a rule at a regular meeting and then …
Fining Procedures Confound Condominium & Cooperative Boards in Florida
Question: Our association tried to fine an owner who violated our rules, but decided the process was too complicated. Can you provide a step-by-step outline of how fines are issued and collected? (M.G. by e-mail)
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Donna DiMaggio Berger Interview on WLRN Topical Currents Segment: Association Records & Fraudulent Elections
Condo and association law shareholder Donna DiMaggio Berger was the featured guest on WLRN 91.3FM’s Topical Currents “At Your Service” edition on March 27 to discuss the bill Florida Legislators have filed which could give Condo and Homeowner Association …
Florida HOA Board Must Follow Correct Rule Procedures
Question: Our homeowners’ association documents say that the board can adopt rules, but don’t spell out how to do it. What procedures that must be followed? Can the board adopt a rule at a regular meeting and then …
Becker & Poliakoff Offers Condominium & HOA Classes Throughout Florida
We are committed to sharing our legal knowledge to help others. We do so by offering State-approved educational resources in various forms, including more than two dozen courses, conferences, panel discussions, personal meetings, and webinars that you can conveniently attend …
Condominium Associations Should List Their Attorney as the Registered Agent
Question: I am the President of my condominium association. I just found out that the association was sued by a disgruntled owner. Unfortunately, I just recently learned that the association has been “defaulted” in the lawsuit because we …
Criminal Penalty, Fire Sprinkler, Estoppel and HOA Rental Bills
Condo Criminal Penalties Bills
Senator Rene Garcia and Representative Jose Felix “Pepi” Diaz filed SB 1682, Relating to Condominiums, and HB 1237, Relating to Condominiums, respectively, which include board member term limits and criminal …