[mc4wp_form id="5389"]

Changing Tile a Material Alteration?

Posted on

Q: My condominium is thinking about changing the floors in the entrance area and lobbies from ceramic tile to granite tile. Would changing the flooring tiles be considered a material alteration requiring approval of the members? W.D.

Share this article

In-Law’s Right to Serve on Board Questioned

Posted on

Q: One of our HOA board members does not own the house he lives in, his parents in-law own it. Our documents state you must be a member of the association to serve on the board. He has given …

Share this article

Webinar: Navigating the Special Assessment Minefield

Posted on

Many associations are looking to undertake major renovation and repair projects in 2022 and special assessments will be needed in many cases to fund those projects. Our webinar will answer your questions about the process your board must follow to …

Share this article

Unpaid Fines Can Have Consequences

Posted on

Q: What happens is I refuse to pay a fine for violating the association’s governing documents? (R.N., via e-mail)

Share this article

Association Usually Responsible for Structural Maintenance

Posted on

Q: The foundation under my condominium’s sliding glass door has heaved which prevents me from opening the doors. My condominium manager says that I am responsible for taking out the slider door frame and grinding down the foundation cement. Am …

Share this article

Comcast of Florida LP v. L’Ambiance Beach Condominium Association, Inc.

Posted on

The ability for condominium associations to terminate certain contracts using a statutory procedure is at the heart of THIS CASE. In 2002, Comcast of Florida, L.P. (“Comcast”) entered into an agreement with the condominium developer (on behalf of the Association) …

Share this article

Budget Adoption Deadline?

Posted on

Q: The manager of my condominium mentioned at a board meeting that there is a new deadline in Florida to adopt the budget. What is this new deadline and what happens if the board blows this deadline? C.S.

Share this article

Are Reserves Still Mandatory for Homeowners’ Associations?

Posted on

There were several revisions to Chapter 720, which went into effect July 1, 2021.  One of these revisions was to Section 720.303(6)(c) and (d), Florida Statutes.  The revisions to this Section now provide, in part:

  • An association …

Share this article

Security Tips for Managing the Association’s Bank Accounts Online

Posted on

Increasing numbers of people and small businesses, including community associations, have switched to managing their bank accounts exclusively over the internet.  Not surprisingly, these numbers surged even higher during the pandemic.  While online banking has become common place, so have …

Share this article

Natural Gas Fuel Stations

Posted on

A few years ago, the Florida Legislature recognized that the use of electric vehicles conserves and protects the state’s environmental resources, provides significant economic savings to drivers, and serves an important public interest.  As a result, the Legislature created Section …

Share this article