Rosa M. de la Camara conversa con Raquel Regalado y Felix Guillermo de Radio Caracol sobre el impacto de COVID-19 en nuestras asociaciones de condominios.
Hace unos años mi compañera de trabajo, Marty …
State and Local Opportunities to Extend Certain Permits in Florida Due to COVID-19 May Be Available to Associations
As discussed in our earlier post on March 20, community associations may have access to an extension of opportunities for permits. Although Section 252.363(1)(a), Florida Statutes, as amended in 2019, only provides that certain qualifying permits and authorizations are eligible …
COVID-19 Presents Unique Questions for Associations
The World Health Organization has declared the Coronavirus a pandemic. States of emergency have been declared at the federal, state and many local levels.
Not surprisingly, we are being asked what steps associations can and can’t (and should …
Opportunities to Extend Certain Permits in Florida Due to COVID-19 May Be Available to Associations
Community associations may soon have access to an extension of opportunities for permits. Although Section 252.363(1)(a), Florida Statutes, as amended in 2019 only provides that certain qualifying permits and authorizations are eligible for an extension once certain “natural emergency” States …
Condos, Cruise Ships and COVID-19: Surprising Commonalities
The cruise ship industry has been particularly hard hit by COVID-19’s rapid spread amongst passengers. For those who were unfortunate enough to deal with a ship-board quarantine, the fact that they would eventually be able to disembark and return to …
COVID-19: Considerations for Community Associations with Employees
With rapidly evolving COVID-19 developments, we understand that this is a difficult time for community associations. As such, we are taking each day with a wait and see approach as it is hard to predict what the days and weeks …
When Are Closed Board Meetings Allowed?
Q: As president of my condominium association, I believe it is time to fire our in-house manager and hire a new one. I obviously need the approval of the board to fire the manager. At the upcoming board meeting …
Board Can Fill Vacancies
Q: At our annual HOA meeting, the persons who were voted in by the board for the treasurer and secretary resigned after accepting the position that very night. Can the board fill the vacancies without an election? Is there …
COVID-19: Technology and Social Distancing
COVID-19 has introduced new challenges to the way we meet and work together in our communities. Many of our daily community association activities include in-person interaction, from regular meetings to conduct association business to elections and other membership votes. Social …