Question: I just read the question you answered in one of your prior columns about a man wanting to smoke cigars in the common area of his condominium complex. You said that “the ill-health effects of secondhand smoke …
Community Update, Volume 07, 2016
In this Issue:
I Filed Bankruptcy, It’s Not My Problem!
Obtain on-going assessments despite an owner’s bankruptcy filing.
Words Have Meaning and, Possibly, Meaning Lots of Money
Read about the importance of choosing words …
Florida Condominium and HOA Directors Can Usually Serve on Committees
Question: Can a board member also be a member of a committee, such as the fining committee or the landscape committee? (L.D. by e-mail)
Answer: Yes and no. Generally, a board member can also …
Are Social Event Expenses a Proper Expense for Florida Condominium Associations?
Question: My condominium association holds an annual holiday party at a nearby restaurant. The association pays for everything, including the banquet hall, food and refreshments, by using common funds. Is this a proper common expense? J.A.
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Condo Associations Must Make Records Available Within Five Working Days of Written Request
Question: In a recent article, you stated that the Florida Condominium Act requires associations to make records available within 5 working days of a written request. However, I thought that the Association has 10 working days to provide …
Florida HOA Board Required to Act in Response to Member Petition
Question: I am the president of my homeowners’ association and recently the board voted to proceed with a construction project within the community. Shortly after the vote, the association received a petition signed by a number of owners …
Condo Balcony Grills Still A Burning Issue in Florida
Question: In your February 10, 2016 blog post, you stated that electric grills are no longer permitted to be used or stored on condominium balconies. I consulted with our local fire marshal who issued a letter that says …
Can My Condo Snuff Out My Right to Smoke?
Question: I have owned my condominium unit for more than 14 years. I enjoy having an occasional cigar at the designated smoking section provided at the condominium pools. About a year ago, a new board decided to ban …
7 Year Rule Does Not Apply To All Condo Records
Question: I recently contacted my condominium association asking to review various records since I have some serious questions about how things are being done. I asked to see all the election documents and was told the management company …
Community Update, Volume 6, 2016
In this Issue:
Reclassifying Property as Common Elements for Maintenance Purposes
Provides insight on Reclassifying Properties as Common Elements for Maintenance Purposes. It may not always be the case that an owner is responsible for …