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Associations and association managers routinely receive what are referred to as lender questionnaires on a regular basis.
A lender questionnaire is usually a request from a bank, lending institution or title company that requests the Association provide information …
Q: My condominium building suffered significant damage from Hurricane Ian, including damage to the exterior of the building and the interior of the units. The association recently said that it will begin making various repairs, including repairs inside the unit. …
Florida has a well-deserved reputation for many things: world-class theme parks, stunning beaches, and, to the delight of outsiders everywhere, the exploits of the infamous “Florida Man.” We also accept, as an inescapable consequence of living in our state, that we …
This week, Becker Shareholder Kathleen “Katie” Berkey, AICP, sits down with Donna DiMaggio Berger and explains how she helps clients deal with all sorts of issues related to their property. As …
Q: My homeowners’ association is required to have an audit every year. This year there is a discussion of skipping the audit. Are there voting guidelines and deadlines on this? (A.G., via e mail)
A: Section 720.303(7) of the …
Q: The survey for my lot when I closed on my property shows a 15-foot-wide drainage easement dedicated to my homeowners’ association. Can my association use the drainage easement for another purpose besides drainage? (A.D., via e-mail)
A: Most …
This week, Donna DiMaggio Berger sits down with Sarah Emmons, the Florida Regional Director of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), to discuss recent incidents of hate symbols being placed inside community associations, how antisemitism takes root …
Q: The survey for my lot when I closed on my property shows a 15-foot-wide drainage easement dedicated to my homeowners’ association. Can my association use the drainage easement for another purpose besides drainage? (A.D., via e-mail) …
The previous boards failed to enforce the provisions of the Declaration, bylaws, and/or rules and regulations of the community and now whenever the manager tells someone that they are in violation, the response is that the Association allowed this to …
The focus of this article is on impartial committees for the annual election. This committee tallies the votes that were cast and determines the outcome of the election. If selected in advance of the annual meeting by the Board, the …
