Q: In one of your recent columns, you wrote about a new law that imposes term limits of eight years on condominium directors. Is this retroactive? (S.L. via e-mail)
A: In my opinion, no. …
Certain Satellite Dishes Permitted By Law
Q: My next door neighbor wants to install a satellite dish on his house. I am worried that it will create an eyesore next to my home. I read our association’s documents, but they do not seem to address …
Schooling Judges on Condo Law
That was the mission Community Association Group shareholders Joseph E. Adams and J. Kevin Miller chose to accept last month when they taught a course on CA law to the Annual Conference of County Court Judges in Naples. With the …
FL Division of Condos Proposes Greater Financial Penalties on Associations
Florida condominiums, cooperatives and, to a lesser degree, homeowners’ associations are subject to the imposition of fines and penalties by the Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshare and Mobile Homes (“Division”) for a variety of mistakes and missteps. The Division plans …
Board President Should Vote
Q: There is some confusion when the president of my association is required to vote. Does the president vote whenever the rest of the directors vote on an issue, or is the president only supposed to vote in order …
Board Must Allow Renewable Energy Devices
Q: I would like to install solar panels on the roof of my home, but I did not see any standards addressing this within my homeowners’ association’s documents or architectural review guidelines. Would I be allowed to install these …
There’s a Membership Meeting in my HOA, Where Does the Notice get Mailed?
It is commonly understood that membership meeting notices are mailed to members in addition to being conspicuously posted. The address used has historically been either the property address in the community or an alternate address provided by the members. Effective …
What Did You Say?
In the community association world, it is fundamental for board members, managers and decision-makers to have good communication skills in order to succeed. Such skills are important in any business, but in community associations where membership and dues are mandatory, …
Who is Responsible for Electrical Wiring and Plumbing Repairs?
Disputes over maintenance, repair and replacement responsibilities are common in community associations and a well drafted declaration or amendment to the declaration can help prevent disputes over who (owner or association) is responsible for a specific item of maintenance.
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Putting the Puzzle Together Regarding Insurance Coverage and Exclusions
In those pages and pages of insurance documents detailing your available insurance coverage you’ll also find exclusions explaining what is not covered in your insurance policy. There might, however, be some exceptions to those exclusions that should keep the claim …