Question: Our association tried to fine an owner who violated our rules, but decided the process was too complicated. Can you provide a step-by-step outline of how fines are issued and collected? (M.G. by e-mail)
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Donna DiMaggio Berger Interview on WLRN Topical Currents Segment: Association Records & Fraudulent Elections
Condo and association law shareholder Donna DiMaggio Berger was the featured guest on WLRN 91.3FM’s Topical Currents “At Your Service” edition on March 27 to discuss the bill Florida Legislators have filed which could give Condo and Homeowner Association …
Florida HOA Board Must Follow Correct Rule Procedures
Question: Our homeowners’ association documents say that the board can adopt rules, but don’t spell out how to do it. What procedures that must be followed? Can the board adopt a rule at a regular meeting and then …
Becker & Poliakoff Offers Condominium & HOA Classes Throughout Florida
We are committed to sharing our legal knowledge to help others. We do so by offering State-approved educational resources in various forms, including more than two dozen courses, conferences, panel discussions, personal meetings, and webinars that you can conveniently attend …
Condominium Associations Should List Their Attorney as the Registered Agent
Question: I am the President of my condominium association. I just found out that the association was sued by a disgruntled owner. Unfortunately, I just recently learned that the association has been “defaulted” in the lawsuit because we …
Criminal Penalty, Fire Sprinkler, Estoppel and HOA Rental Bills
Condo Criminal Penalties Bills
Senator Rene Garcia and Representative Jose Felix “Pepi” Diaz filed SB 1682, Relating to Condominiums, and HB 1237, Relating to Condominiums, respectively, which include board member term limits and criminal …
Does Electronic Voting For Community Associations Really Work? How Do You Implement It?
Question: I heard that the law in Florida recently changed and that owners in community associations can now vote electronically. What is required to implement electronic voting in my community? And does it really work? A.A. via …
Florida Association Boards Can Adopt Rules for Records Requests
Question: In a recent column, you said that an owner wanting to inspect association records has to make a written request. Does a request by e-mail satisfy the law? (B.H. by e-mail)
Answer: While …
President Can’t Buck the Association Board in Florida HOAs
Question: I am one of five directors on my homeowners’ association’s board. After this year’s annual meeting, we elected new officers. The person voted in as president says that he can make any decision he chooses, and does …
Florida HOA Boards May Appoint an “Election Committee”
Question: Every year our homeowners’ association’s board appoints an “election committee.” The committee makes sure that the meeting notices are sent out, and otherwise runs the election, including counting the ballots. This year, the chairperson of the committee …