Editor’s Note: David G. Muller is a Board Certified Attorney in Condominium and Planned Development Law with Becker & Poliakoff, P.A., which represents community associations throughout Florida, with offices in Naples, Fort Myers and 10 other Florida cities. The …
Names of Unit Week Owners not Available in Timeshare Condominiums
Q: You recently published an article stating that the names of fellow unit owners are a public record. Is the rule the same for timeshare condominium associations?
A: No. When it comes to providing …
Can an Association Be Held Liable for Discriminatory Conduct of Residents?
On a daily basis we read about acts of hatred and discrimination occurring in our society. As residential communities are microcosms of the society at large, associations, too, are increasingly faced with determining how to deal with such issues. Legal …
Can Director Resign for Any Reason?
I have met with many boards over the years and often find that they are tireless volunteers who due to malcontents in the community being unappreciative and rude chose to resign from the Board rather than continue dealing with the …
¿Vive usted en una comunidad que no acepta animales?
La mayoría de las asociaciones de comunidad contienen algún tipo de restricción en sus Documentos Rectores. Algunas asociaciones prohíben todo tipo de mascotas. Otras limitan el tipo, número y/o tamaño de las mascotas que los propietarios pueden tener en sus …
Election Voting Assistance
In the Condominium Act, it is very clear that only a unit’s owner can vote in election. That means that an election can’t be decided through the use of proxies (limited or general). There is an exception for associations with …
ICYMI: Enforcement Tool Belt – Fining/Suspension
In the proverbial “tool belt” of enforcement options available to an association for violations of the rules and regulations, the imposition of fines and suspensions is one that we frequently get questions about due to the procedures that must be …
“Vaping” Rules Questioned
Q: We have a few people who “vape” at the swimming pool at our condominium. I complained to one of them once as the fumes were blowing in my direction. They pointed to the “No Smoking” sign posted at …
HOA Board Can Purchase Bulk Cable and Internet
Q: The board of directors of my homeowners’ association is considering a bulk contract for cable television and internet service for our community. The association has never previously provided cable or internet service to the residents. If the contract …
Hoarders Present Difficult Challenges for Association
Q: Our condominium has a “hoarder” whose unit is filled with papers, newspapers, cardboard, plastic bags, and the like. I am worried about fire hazards and vermin infestation. Neither our board nor the manager are willing to do anything …
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