Q: Our condominium documents do not permit renters to have pets. A new short-term renter in my building has a dog. When I asked the management company, I was shown a certificate for an “emotional support animal” that can …
“Limit on Charging Transfer Fees? ,” Naples Daily News
Q: My condominium association imposes strict limitations on the rental of units. The condominium documents include a requirement for the board to review and approve all proposed leases and tenants. The condominium documents also permit the association to charge …
Association Attorney Doesn’t Represent Owners
Q: As a condominium unit owner, am I entitled to any representation from the condominium association’s hired lawyer? (R.R., via e-mail)
A: Generally speaking, no.
While a unit owner may rightfully feel that he …
Noisy Air Conditioner Generates Complaints
Q: Two owners in my condominium building had their air conditioner units moved to the roof of the building. Is this allowed? The association has not had the units moved back. Don’t we need to vote to change our common …
Rezoning Process Explained
Q: The developer of an adjacent property is attempting to rezone it. We are already facing problems due to the growth in our area. Does the local government have a legal or moral obligation to protect us? (R.Z., via e-mail) …
Reuniones anuales y procedimientos electorales – SEGUNDA PARTE
Introducción: En nuestro escrito anterior hablamos de los pasos a seguir para hacer elecciones de plazas vacantes en la Junta de Directores, y la importancia de seguir los pasos al pie de la letra para cumplir con las leyes que …
Is a Voting Certificate Required If a Unit Is Owned by an LLC?
Many governing documents include a provision requiring a voting certificate if a unit or parcel is owned by more than one person, a corporation, or another entity. In some cases, there is an exception for spouses, and other times, a …
Election Process – Part 1 of 2
With many condominium associations in the midst of election season, many questions arise regarding the election process. For the most part the process varies greatly between condominiums and homeowners associations.
Condominium elections that fail to follow the procedures …
Can a Delinquent Owner Run for the Board?
Community Association election season is still going strong. One often asked question during this time is whether an unpaid fine makes an owner ineligible for the board. Simply put, an owner is not eligible to run for the board if …
Who Are the Candidates?
I have been present at elections where the members have no idea “who” is running for the board. In the condominium setting the members have the benefit of knowing in advance the names of all candidates. That does not mean …
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