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Heron at Destin West Beach & Bay Resort Condominium Association, Inc v. Osprey at Destin West Beach and Bay Resort Condominium Association, Inc.

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Hierarchy amongst documents which govern a community association is at the heart of THIS CASE.  The primary dispute which ignited this litigation concerned how the president would be chosen for the master association board of directors.  The master association board …

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More on the Installation of Security Cameras

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The installation of a security camera on condominium common elements is considered a material alteration or substantial addition to the common elements.  In Sterling Village Condo., Inc. v. Breitenbach, 251 S.2d 685, 687 (Fla. 4th 1971), the court defined “material …

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Tree Maintenance and the Potential Impact of Section 163.045, Florida Statutes

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In general, a community association is responsible for operating and maintaining the common areas of the community (in the case of homeowners’ associations), and the common elements (in the case of condominium associations). If there are trees located on these …

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Can You Have Rules Dealing With Children?

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In 1988, Congress added “familial status” – defined as including those family groups with children under 18 – to the list of protected groups under the Fair Housing Act. Since that time, condominium and homeowner associations have been discovering that …

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Are Fines for Speeding Legal?

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Q: My community has set up various speed monitoring devices along the most travelled road. The board is now fining residents for speeding violations. Is this legal? What is the process for imposing a fine and can these fines result …

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Fireworks Spark HOA Controversy

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Q: While current Florida law permits the use of fireworks 3 days a year, what, if anything, can an HOA do to restrict residents setting off fireworks within their community? In addition to the disruption of neighbors and the effect …

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“3 Tax Traps for Associations and Managers to Avoid” – Community Association Management Insider

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Kickbacks might be easy to define, but sometimes in the day-to-day of work transactions, they can be difficult to spot.

“It’s generally receiving something of value in exchange for getting a contract or a better deal and pocketing …

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Statutes Limit Rental Amendments

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Q: Recently, my homeowners’ association had the membership vote on amendments to our documents which limit leasing within the community. Previously, our documents did not contain any restrictions on leasing. The amendments state that all leases must be no …

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“Cornering Kickbacks: How to Help Your Managers Avoid Them” – Community Association Management Insider

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Kickbacks might be easy to define, but sometimes in the day-to-day of work transactions, they can be difficult to spot.

“It’s generally receiving something of value in exchange for getting a contract or a better deal and pocketing …

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HOA Proxy Elections Permissible

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Q: Are owners allowed to use proxies to vote at a meeting in a homeowners’ association and what is required for a proxy? (S.T., via e-mail)

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