2024 has come and gone, and with the new statutes, the Legislature has doubled down on making it clear that no funny business is allowed in association operations – even if they’ve included some fairly obvious new “crimes”. Steal from …
Maximizing Owner Votes: Practical Solutions for Turning Around Voter Apathy
Are your association’s governing documents woefully outdated but the voting threshold required to approve amendments to update your documents so high that it seems you can never make the changes necessary to bring them into the modern age? Is your …
New HOA Laws on Vehicle Parking Questioned
Q: Can you comment on the new laws that apply to homeowners’ associations regarding parking vehicles in driveways? Does this law include boat trailers? (H B., via e-mail)
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2022 Hurricane Ian Permit Extension Opportunity Still in Effect
Property owners, developers, construction industry professionals, and other permit- and authorization-holders may have even more opportunities for further extensions due to Hurricane Ian in 2022.
The following provides an overview of the permit extension available under law, including …
Condo Maintenance Responsibilities Disputed
Q: As a unit owner, I have come across a provision in our condominium documents that is unclear about maintenance responsibilities. This ambiguity has sparked different interpretations, resulting in disagreements. What is the best way to clarify this provision …
From Paper to Digital– Revolutionizing Association Document Management, with Trish Mackie-Smith, Co-Founder of Inndox
Documenting the condition of your association property has become crucial to comply with new legal requirements as well as to maximize your insurance claims post casualty. Transparency, accessibility, and digital organization also play the critical role of helping to protect …
MRTA Mystery Unraveled
Q: The manager of our homeowners’ association told the board that it was obligated to put the “MRTA issue” on the agenda for its annual meeting. When pressed for further details, she said it is a complicated real estate …
Director Compensation Questioned
Q: Can directors of a homeowners’ association get paid for their services? As a board member, I do all the administrative tasks for free and think I should be paid for it. (S.H., via e-mail)
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Beyond Condos –The Cooperative Ownership Model, with Becker’s David Rogel
Condominiums and HOAs may dominate Florida’s shared ownership landscape, but cooperative associations offer a fascinating alternative with their own distinct legal framework and operational quirks. This week, Board-certified community association attorney and Becker shareholder David Rogel joins Take …
Competitive Bidding… A Primer for Board Members and Managers
Certain contracts entered into by condominium, cooperative and homeowners’ associations require competitive bidding.
These requirements are found in Section 718.3026 of Florida’s Condominium Act, Section 719.3026 of Florida’s Cooperative Act, and Section 720.3055 of Florida’s Homeowners’ Association Act …