Have you ever wondered about the where, why, what and when questions that developers ask themselves before deciding on their new construction projects? Then this episode of Take It To The Board, is for you. Join us …
Hoarding in Community Associations
Community association managers and board members often find themselves dealing with the mental illness of a resident; especially if the resident has no family members willing to help. Hoarding has especially grown in prevalence in community associations. Many associations find …
Now Is the Time to Adopt Hurricane Protection Specifications
In a few short months, the 2025 hurricane season will be upon us, and it is important to start planning ahead.
For many years, the Condominium Act provided that each board of a residential condominium was required to …
Yes, Estoppel Letters are Addressed by Statute
With so many other subjects related to condominium and homeowners’ associations consuming so much bandwidth these days, it was not surprising to learn that a community association client of mine was not aware that the Florida Statutes address in detail …
Condo Voting Terminology Explained
Q: Can you provide clarification on what constitutes a “quorum” of condominium unit owners. We sometimes struggle to distinguish between a majority of owners and a quorum. Could you explain how voting interests relate to quorum requirements? (J.D., via e-mail) …
Conflict of Interest Laws Explained
Q: What constitutes a conflict of interest for a board member in their role of representing and making decisions on behalf of the condominium association? (S.W., via e-mail)
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A Primer on Mixed-Use Communities and Condo Hotels with Becker Attorney Allison Hertz
Living in mixed-use communities and condo hotels offers certain conveniences but can also pose unique challenges that require careful consideration. In this episode of Take It To The Board, host Donna DiMaggio Berger teams up …
Enforcement Consistency Issues Explored
I am on the board of a 54 home HOA. One of the owners has basically all plants in his front yard. That has been that way since I moved into the community 14 years ago. I don’t believe …
Ideal Board Composition Questioned
Q: During our recent condominium association board meeting, we received questions about how the number of board members impacts our effectiveness. Is having an odd number of members important to avoid tie votes? And, does having an even number, …
Important Insights from Florida’s Former Condominium Ombudsman
Our last episode of Take It To The Board involved a discussion with an owner in a luxury high-rise who had become disenchanted with some of the governance issues in his community. Today’s episode takes us further on …