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 I …
Comcast of Florida LP v. L’Ambiance Beach Condominium Association, Inc.
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) …
Budget Adoption Deadline?
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. …
Are Reserves Still Mandatory for Homeowners’ Associations?
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 …
Security Tips for Managing the Association’s Bank Accounts Online
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 …
Natural Gas Fuel Stations
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 …
Condos and HOAs Follow Different Budgeting Rules
Q: Our association will be holding its annual budget soon. After receiving the notice for this meeting, I called our association manager to ask how and where I could obtain a copy of the proposed budget. I was told that …
Marketable Title Act Explained
Q: What vote is required to protect our homeowners’ association documents from MRTA? (Y.G., via e-mail) …
Law of Nuisance Explained
Q: I live in a townhome. My neighbors recently installed outdoor lighting in their back lanai. Bright lights flood into my home and are becoming a serious annoyance. Can my association request that my neighbors have their lights dimmed or …
Community Associations Affected by the 2021 Legislative Session Part XI
This week concludes our review of the 2021 legislative changes by reporting on a number of miscellaneous bills that may have indirect applicability to community associations. …
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