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Backyard Storage Woes: Does the New Backyard Storage Statute Apply to Your Homeowners Association? Voting Requirements After Merger Questioned Emergency Voting by E-mail Questioned Florida Anti-Mandate Law About Masks, Vaccinations Imperils Senior Communities Board Term Limits Questioned You May Be Able to Extend Your Permit Expiration Dates Due to Hurricane Idalia – Here’s How Housing For Older Persons Keeping Your HOA’s Covenants Alive Can Anything Be Done About Solar Panels? No Pets In Publix Legislature Limits HOA Rental Amendments Association Borrowing Questioned Insurance Proceeds Should Be Bonded “Protecting The Financial Well-Being Of Your Association” – Florida Community Association Journal Boards Cannot Vote By E-Mail Association Emergency Powers Preparing for Extreme Heat: The New Natural Disaster Part 2: Can an Association Prohibit Smoking in Its Condominium? Breed-Specific Dog Bans 2023 Legislative Review Part 4 “The Cheshire Cat and Insurance Carriers” – Today’s General Counsel 2023 Legislative Review Part 3 2022 Hurricane Ian Permit Extension Opportunity Still in Effect Update: Additional Opportunity to Extend Certain Permits Due to Hurricane Nicole 2023 Legislative Review Part 2 2023 Legislative Review Part 1 Part 1: Can an Association Prohibit Smoking in Its Condominium? Best Practices for Hurricane Preparedness Strict Compliance vs. Substantial Compliance – Not Knowing the Difference Can Cost You! Becker Service Announcement: Florida’s New Immigration Law Electronic Meetings and Voting Explained Update: Condo/Co-Op/HOA Meeting Agendas & Notice Requirements Board Eligibility Set By Documents Board Asks What It Can Do About Late Payments What Are Limited Common Elements and Who’s Responsible? The New Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Lender Questionnaire: To Answer, or Not to Answer, That Is the Question! Getting “Flag Ready” for the Fourth of July Webinar: Legislative Update 2023 Reserve and Inspection Laws Changed Minutes Must Be Kept Permanently Can the Directors and Members of Your Community Association Meet and Vote Remotely? Use of Surplus Money Questioned Who Can Be A Condominium Board Member? The Worst Storm Is the Storm You Didn’t Prepare For Understanding the New Timeframes for Collections Board Bickers Over Meeting Agendas Workshops Require Minutes Material Alteration Voting Explained New Laws Regarding Emotional Support Animals Borrowing Money Does Your Association Allow You to Use the Clubhouse for Political Events? Ian Assessments Not Paid/What Next? Developer Turnover Obligations Explained Notice of Board Meeting Must Include Agenda Timesavers at Annual/Election Meetings Director Elections in HOAs (i.e. Welcome to the Wild, Wild West) Lender Questionnaires Condo Hurricane Repairs Explained Water Will Come: Get Your Ducks in A Row HOA Audit Can be Waived Election Proxies Questioned Easements Explained Reviving Unenforced Restrictions The Role of Impartial Committees in Condominium Elections Special Assessments Association Loans Explained Manager Licensing Explained SBA Loan Update Law Permits Non-Owners on Board Sunshine Laws Apply to Board “Workshops” Board Can Install Vehicle Chargers The 2023 Season is Upon Us. Time to Think about Elections Do Not Miss These Deadlines Why Can’t We… Condo vs. HOA Budget Procedures Explained Competitive Bidding Explained Hurricane Ian Cleanup and Restoration Work Issues Hurricane Ian Recover: Debris Removal Issues Enforcing the Rules and Regulations in Your Community: All Actions Have Consequences. How Prepared Are You to Enforce Them? Options for Dispute Resolution in Condominium Associations Emergency Powers for Community Associations Association Voting in the Electronic Age Recovery From Hurricane Ian Special Assessment Due Dates Not Set by Statute Estoppel Fees Have Increased Electronic Voting in Community Associations Are the Days of Paper Ballots and In-Person Meetings a Thing of the Past? Acceptance and Application of Payments is ALWAYS the Right Answer Board Workshops Covered by Sunshine Law Can a Married Couple Both Serve on the Board? “Estoppel” Fee Explained Neighbor Complaint Letters Not Confidential Do Robert’s Rules of Order Apply to Community Association Meetings? Correcting User Error – How to Handle Construction Defects An Association’s Response to Those Persons Who May Need Some Additional Care in Living Questions Linger Regarding the New Law Addressing Building Safety State Publishes Mandatory Condo Form Neighbor’s Secondhand Smoke A Bother Notice of Board Meetings Must Be Posted ‘Master’ Association Documents Usually Controlling Authority Can I Get a Restraining Order? HOA Rental Amendments Options for Dispute Resolution in Condominium Associations Heat Safety Tips for Employers New Structural Safety Laws Create Questions Summary of New Law Addressing Building Safety HOA Lien Procedures Explained Enforcement of New Structural Safety Law Examined The Association’s Responsibility for Wildlife in the Community Statutory and Non-Statutory Reserves in Homeowners’ Associations Electric Vehicle Charging Stations on the Common Elements Hope for the Best; Prepare for the Worst: Preparing for the 2022 Hurricane Season Board Agendas Questioned Can Board Decide on New Roofs? New Law Addresses Building Safety Voting Requirements Cause Frustration Best Practices for the Use of Video Cameras Top 10 Manager Dos And Don’ts Heath v. Bear Island Homeowners Association, Inc. 76 So.3d 39 (Fla. 4th DCA 2011) COVID Lingers/So Do Legal Questions Must Owners Approve New Flooring in Clubhouse? Should Board Members Be Paid? Management Company Conflict of Interest Questioned Quail Creek Property Owners Association, Inc. v. Hunter 538 So.2d 1288 (Fla. 2d DCA 1989) Can Anything Be Done About Solar Panels? The ABC’s – Alcohol Sales, BYOB, and Related Considerations Statutory Meeting Requirements Webinar: 2022 Legislative Session Wrap Up Right to See HOA Records Process Questioned Director Compensation: Do I Get Paid for This? Absentee Directors A Concern Short Term Rentals A Neighborhood Problem Top Five Tips When Negotiating a Construction Contract Three Common Covenant Enforcement Defenses – Waiver, Estoppel, and Selective Enforcement Community Association Due Process Rights with Respect to Neighboring Developments Bay Holdings, Inc. v. 2000 Island Boulevard Condominium Association, Inc.895 So.2d 1197 (Fla. 3d DCA 2005) Will Mistake Require A New Election? Bank Information Requests Explained Amendment Votes Questioned Becker Awarded FLCAJ Readers’ Choice Award For Eighth Consecutive Year HOA Budget Increase Questioned Ocean Trail Unit Owners Association, Inc. v. Mead, 650 So.2d 4 (Fla. 1994) Attorney-Client Privilege: Are Litigation-Related Communications Between An Association, Attorney, and Management Protected? Bulk Telecommunications Contracts Condo Term Limits Explained Board Decides How to Present Amendments Complaint Letters Must Be Produced Can Gate Use Be Suspended? Heron at Destin West Beach & Bay Resort Condominium Association, Inc v. Osprey at Destin West Beach and Bay Resort Condominium Association, Inc. More on the Installation of Security Cameras Tree Maintenance and the Potential Impact of Section 163.045, Florida Statutes Can You Have Rules Dealing With Children? Are Fines for Speeding Legal? Fireworks Spark HOA Controversy “3 Tax Traps for Associations and Managers to Avoid” – Community Association Management Insider Statutes Limit Rental Amendments “Cornering Kickbacks: How to Help Your Managers Avoid Them” – Community Association Management Insider HOA Proxy Elections Permissible Changing Tile a Material Alteration? In-Law’s Right to Serve on Board Questioned Webinar: Navigating the Special Assessment Minefield Unpaid Fines Can Have Consequences Association Usually Responsible for Structural Maintenance Comcast of Florida LP v. L’Ambiance Beach Condominium Association, Inc. Budget Adoption Deadline? Are Reserves Still Mandatory for Homeowners’ Associations? Security Tips for Managing the Association’s Bank Accounts Online Natural Gas Fuel Stations Condos and HOAs Follow Different Budgeting Rules Marketable Title Act Explained Law of Nuisance Explained Community Associations Affected by the 2021 Legislative Session Part XI Brown v. Rice “Sunshine Laws” for Condominium Associations A Guide to Sending the New Notice of Late Assessment Community Association Due Process Rights with Respect to Neighboring Developments Do Owner Petitions Require the Board to Act? Community Associations Affected by the 2021 Legislative Session Part X Community Associations Affected by the 2021 Legislative Session Part IX Community Associations Affected by the 2021 Legislative Session Part VIII What is a “Fining Committee” and Who Can Be on It? Enegren v. Marathon Country Club Condominium West Ass’n, Inc. Absentee Owners and Unoccupied Condominium Units Borrowing Money “Transfer Fee Increase?,” Naples Daily News Transfer Fee Increase? Community Associations Affected by the 2021 Legislative Session Part VII Community Associations Affected by the 2021 Legislative Session Part VI Community Associations Affected by the 2021 Legislative Session Part V My Association is Responsible for What?!? The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Contractual Indemnity Community Associations Affected by the 2021 Legislative Session Part IV What Associations Need to Know About Homestead Can Remote Meetings Be Held Now That the State of Emergency Has Expired? Episode 26: Can My Employer Require Me to Be Vaccinated? – Can They Do That? Official Records Inspections by a Renter? “Caring for the Financial Well-being of the Association,” FLCAJ Magazine Community Associations Affected by the 2021 Legislative Session Part III Hurricane Preparation Community Associations Affected by the 2021 Legislative Session Part II Community Associations Affected by the 2021 Legislative Session Klinow v. Island Court at Boca West Property Owners’ Association, Inc. Sweeping New Association Law Takes Effect in Florida Hold Up: 5 Areas to Negotiate on Elevator Maintenance Contracts Can Owners Stop the Turnover of a Homeowners’ Association? Issues to Consider Prior to Installing Security Cameras on the Common Areas – Part I Bankruptcy Basics for Community Associations Director Term Limit Law Development Maintenance of Structure Usually Association Responsibility Governor Ends COVID-19 State of Emergency – Opportunity to Extend Certain Permits Remains Donna DiMaggio Berger Addresses Service Animal/ESA Challenge for Community Associations Special Taxing Districts Explained Fining Procedure Details Explored Leasing Restrictions – Be Sure You Can Do What You Think You Can Do Playing for Keeps – What Rights & Authority Is an HOA Developer (or Successor Developer) Allowed to Keep after Turnover? Owner’s Pot-Bellied Pig Leads To Unusual Discrimination Lawsuit Is That Contractor Really an Employee? Community Association Q&A: Can An HOA Director Be Recalled? Lee County Wants to Help Speed Up Hurricane Cleanup Difference Between HOA and CDD Explained The Membership Poll – The Pros, Cons & Confusion of Taking Membership Surveys Responsibility for Tree Branches & Roots Is Your HOA Gate Opening To Increased Liability? New Law Lays Term Limit Debate to Rest How to Handle Unexpected and Dangerous Situations The Ins & Outs of Preparing a Condominium Association Budget Becker Uncovers Collusion Between Florida OIR & Citizens Insurance Addressing “Exploding” Frustrations Related to Fireworks Under New Law Should an Association Allow Its Clubhouse, or Other Common Area, to Be Used for Gambling? Owner Feels Locked Out from Information Community Association Q&A: Can We Hold a Special Election? Becoming “55 and Over Condo” Requires Several Steps Rollover of Excess Funds Normal What Will the Damage Cost? The Plan – Identifying the Potential Consequences of a Disaster Hurricane Shutter Policies Raise Questions Coral Lakes Community Association, Inc. v. Busey Bank, N.A. Is Your HOA Gate Opening to Increased Liability? Designation of Primary Occupant Governor Signs COVID-19 Immunity Bill Community Association Q&A: Are Videos Official Records? HOA Election Procedures Explained Board Workshop Meeting Subject to Sunshine Rule Homeowner Association Confusion & Frequently Asked Questions Condominium Association Elections – The Who, What, When, & Where Delinquent Owners Can’t Serve on Board Condominium Unit Combination Raises Concerns Community Association Q&A: Improper Closed Board Meeting? Elections Have Consequences Why Community Associations Should Check Their Zoning and Entitlement History Lowest Bidder Need Not Be Hired Single Director Can’t Set Agenda Owner Social Media Page Raises Questions Weighing the Costs: Common Sense/‘Cents’ COVID-19 Measures for Community Associations Reopening Common Elements and Common Facilities Association Cannot Edit Candidate Resumes Responsibility for Tree Branches and Roots Amending Governing Documents Part II – How? Does a Community Association Board President Have Executive Action Authority or Unilateral Powers? Access to Minutes, Violation Letters? IN THE MEDIA: Jennifer Horan E-Mail Inspection Rights Questioned Hotel Condominium Units – What Are You Buying? Authority of Board President Questioned Projects in Mind for the New Year? Florida House Moves Forward With Legislation to Preempt Local Governments From Regulating Vacation Rentals Common Elements Cannot Be “Colonized” Association Voting During the Pandemic, What Can We Do? New Laws Regarding Emotional Support Animals Police Cruisers May Park In Neighborhood Amending Governing Documents – Part 1 – Why? The Membership Poll – The Pros, Cons and Confusion An Association’s Response to those Persons Who May Need Some Additional Care in Living Here We Go Again: Developer-Friendly Politicians Once Again Try to Tinker with Consumer Protection Legislation Alligator Signs Questioned Does Sunshine Law Apply to Smaller Boards? Statute of Limitations Can Prevent Enforcement LAWYER UP! Association Movie Night Raises Copyright Questions Reflections On The Lasting Effects Of The COVID-19 Pandemic How Community Associations Can Handle the Continuing Popularity of Short-Term Rentals Candidate Statements Permitted in Board Elections Fine Amounts Set by Statute Amendment Voting Percentages Cause Confusion Mail-In Election Ballots Common For Associations An Association’s Response to Owners Requiring Additional Care The ‘Nuisance’ Problem Generally Board Members Cannot be Compensated Short-Term Rental Developments: Profits Not Necessary to Violate Residential Use Covenant Records Inspection Rights Explained Is It a Limited Common Element? An Association’s Obligation Regarding Neighbor Versus Neighbor Disputes Incidental Damage Clauses ’Material Alteration’ Voting Explained Can One Section Ban Rentals? Night Swimming Governed By State Codes Board Members Can’t Vote By Proxy Board Makes Parking Rules Election Season is Upon Us! Hiding in Plain Sight: What Are “Discriminatory Covenants” and Does Your Association’s Governing Documents Contain Them? Condominium Insurance Explained Can Political Flags Be Flown? Use of Easements Limited by Intent Limits on Amending Rental Rights Court Finds Short-Term Rentals Violate Deed Restriction New Laws Navigate the Claims Process Successfully Distinguishing Between Statutory and Non-statutory Reserves Under the Florida Homeowners’ Association Act Phony Parking Violation Letters in Condominiums Homeowners’ Association Documents Should Discuss Amendment Take a Bite Out of Fraudulent Emotional Support Animal Requests Board Members Cannot Vote by Proxy Boards of Directors Can Hold Closed Meetings for Certain Purposes “What’s New in Rules and Restrictions,” Community Association Management Insider Condominium Associations Can Purchase Property Is a Community Association Responsible for the Acts of Its Volunteers? The Association’s Strong Hand for the Removal of Non-Approved Structures Removing Officers and Directors Require Different Procedures Hurricane Insurance Claims for Condominium Associations Is Second-Hand Smoke Leaving a Bad Taste in Your Mouth? What to Do When a Vendor Damages Association Property Preparing to Navigate the Claims Process by Understanding What Is Expected Virus Still Raising Questions For Associations New Law Impacts 55+ Communities Parking Controversy Raises Questions Condo Association Doesn’t Cover Unit Finishes Law Change for “55 and Over” Communities “Sit Back and Enjoy the Ride,” FCAP Managers Report CALL COVID-19 Survey Pandemic Has Changed How Boards Do Business Does My Association Include Fully Funded Reserves in Its Proposed Budget? Be Wary of MRTA Diligencia Al Invertir En Comunidades Costeras Update on Emotional Support Animal Legislation Mold Problem Explored Fining Procedure Discussed Florida Supreme Court Rules COVID-19 Pandemic Constitutes “Natural Emergency” Backyard Clothesline Causes Flap “Budgets,” FCAP Managers Report Surprise Audits Not Authorized El avance de la tecnología en las leyes de las asociaciones To Notice, or Not to Notice, That Is the Question: Closed Board Meetings Slowly Getting Over the Hump: Addressing Speeding with Traffic Calming Devices Transition Committee and Construction Defect Claims Lee County Wants To Speed Up The Hurricane Cleanup Board’s Pandemic Restrictions Questioned Association May Keep Unit Keys Harassment of Disabled Persons is Illegal Hurricane Insurance Claim Deadlines Does A Director of a Condominium Association Have to Also Be a Member? Aprobación de arrendatarios Use Rights Suspended for Virus Protocol Violations Can I Trim Tree Limbs? Association “Sunshine Laws” Explained Condominium Documents Generally Available Online “Someone is Sick: Now What?,” Community Association Management Insider Rules are Official Records COVID-19 Presents Unique Questions for Associations – Part V Obtaining a Bank Loan; Step-by-Step Is Incivility Having an Impact on the Operation of Your Association? “Don’t Tread on Me”: The Permissibility of the Gadsden Flag in Your Community Can Pool Remain Closed? COVID-19 Presents Unique Questions for Associations – Part IV COVID-19 Q&A PART II COVID-19 Presents Unique Questions for Associations – Part II COVID-19 Q&A’s For Community Association Rosa M. de la Camara conversa con Raquel Regalado y Felix Guillermo de Radio Caracol State and Local Opportunities to Extend Certain Permits in Florida Due to COVID-19 May Be Available to Associations COVID-19 Presents Unique Questions for Associations Opportunities to Extend Certain Permits in Florida Due to COVID-19 May Be Available to Associations Condos, Cruise Ships and COVID-19: Surprising Commonalities COVID-19: Considerations for Community Associations with Employees When Are Closed Board Meetings Allowed? Board Can Fill Vacancies COVID-19: Technology and Social Distancing Condos, Cruise Ships and Covid-19: Surprising Commonalities “Managing Common Housing Under the Threat of COVID-19,” FCAP Managers Report HOA Can Penalize Speeding “How to Minimize Coronavirus Risk in Fla. Residential Communities,” Daily Business Review Using Proxies at Membership Meetings ¡FRAUDE! Golpe fuerte para las comunidades latinas Election Process – Part 2 of 2 How Does Your Collection Policy Stack Up? Data Breach Prevention Management Companies and CAM Licenses Tenants Can Claim Support Animal Rights “Limit on Charging Transfer Fees? ,” Naples Daily News Association Attorney Doesn’t Represent Owners Noisy Air Conditioner Generates Complaints Rezoning Process Explained Reuniones anuales y procedimientos electorales – SEGUNDA PARTE Is a Voting Certificate Required If a Unit Is Owned by an LLC? Election Process – Part 1 of 2 Can a Delinquent Owner Run for the Board? Who Are the Candidates? Restricting Holiday Decorations in the HOA Setting Restaurant Minimums Not Unusual “Are no pet restrictions enforceable?,” Naples Daily News “Water leaks in your condo: Who’s responsible? | Opinion ,” Miami Herald Relatives Can Serve on Board Together Tree Root Damage, Who is Responsible? Directors Can’t Vote by Proxy Death of Candidate Does Not Require New Election “Community Associations Threatened With Website Litigation Under the ADA,” Daily Business Review Frequency of Board Meetings Not Set by Law “Should Extra Ballots be Counted?,” Naples Daily News Defending Sea Turtle Lighting Code Enforcement Actions Terms and Term Limits Different Terms and Term Limits Different Shedding Light on Sea Turtle Lighting Back to Basics “Back to Basics,” FCAP Managers Report Committee Conundrum Explored Why Should Your Community Consider Trademarking Its Name and Logo? Are Signed Condominium Election Ballots Valid? Say What? The Use of a Power of Attorney Document at Association Meetings and Elections Dos and Don’ts for HOA Board Members When It Comes to E-Discovery Es la temporada de las reuniones anuales y las elecciones. ¿Está usted seguro que sabe cómo conducir la elección de directores? PRIMERA PARTE. 50/50 Games Not Permitted Can a Recalled Director Run Again? Only Directors Can Vote “Condo Boards Can’t Turn Down Applicants Just Because They Don’t Like Them,” Miami Herald Services Not Required for ‘55 and Over’ Communities Notice of Board Meetings Must Be Properly Posted Becker’s Community Columnists Slow Your Roll: How to Address Speeding Issues in Your Association Why Community Associations Should Check Their Zoning and Entitlement History Can Both Spouses Continue to Serve on the Board? Make Your Vote Count at This Year’s Condominium Election ¿Permite su asociación el uso de la casa club para eventos políticos? Law Does Not Limit Budget Increases Cable Rebates Questioned “Notice of Annual Meeting Requirement,” Naples Daily News Manager Not Legally Required “Preparing for a Busy Fall Season,” FLCAJ “How Does Your Collections Policy Stack Up?,” FLCAJ Amendments Can Be Grouped For Voting Becker Awards CFCAM Scholarships “Opinion: Bill Would Benefit Condo Communities by Cutting Down on Support-Animal Fraud,” Miami Herald Directors May Abstain From Voting ¿Que es la regla de 80/20? Americans With Disabilities Act (“ADA”) Accessibility for Websites “Who Said What?” When Members Use Social Media and Other Platforms to Inappropriately Communicate about Association Business – Part II Attorneys Need Not Always Be Your Attack Dog Adapting to Short-Term Rentals: What You Need to Know About Restrictions Master Association Elections Can Be Confusing “How much can be charged in transfer fees?” Naples Daily News Hurricane Shutters Can Be Regulated “Reduce the Stress of Election Season,” FLCAJ Water Bills Can Be Split Equally “For Some Condo Associations, ‘short-term rentals’ are Dirty Words,” Miami Herald Websites Regulated by Statute for Larger Associations BeckerBALLOT is Live Mi voto cuenta. “Who Said What?” Board Officers Should be Careful how They Handle Their Official vs. Personal Communications to Members – Part I E-Notice for Everyone Illegal Rentals Might Mean Jail Time What Notice is Required for a Rule Amendment? Meetings Can Be Adjourned Being Recalled Does Not Prohibit Future Service On Board Flags Governed By Statute Hiring your own Public Adjuster – A Survey and Chance to WIN $100 Hiring Your Own Public Adjuster – A Survey and Chance to WIN $100 Transfer Approval Fees Restricted By Law “Weathering The Storm: A Top 10 List For Condo and HOA Boards,” Miami Herald Former Felon Board Member Eligibility Leftover Funds Must Be Returned or Credited PART III – NO PET COMMUNITY – ¿Recibiste una petición legítima? Sea Level Rise: Forewarned is Forearmed How to Find an Effective Community Association Lawyer What’s Up with All This Traffic? The Impact of Neighboring Development on Community Association Roads. Solar Panels & HOAs – Can They Be Restricted? “Can Both Spouses Continue to Serve on the Board?” Naples Daily News Adoption of Rules Does Not Necessarily Require Membership Vote No Cooling Off Period Required After Failed Amendment Airbnb and Your Community – A Survey and Chance to WIN $100 Airbnb and Your Community – A Survey and Chance to WIN $100 Owners Can Record Meetings; Free Speech Rights Unclear Audit Requirements Depend On Revenue “Apathy is Everywhere,” Florida Community Association Journal “Pay Attention to Rising Sea Levels,” Florida Community Association Journal Review Your Insurance Policy to Ensure That Your Claim Won’t Be Decided in—New York? Lee County Wants To Speed Up Hurricane Cleanup Directors Voting – Dispelling Myths Special Assessments in Condo La agencia revisa pregunta sobre límites de término PSA: Condominiums and Websites HOA Board Meetings Must Be Open “Recent Developments Concerning Director Term Limit Law,” Naples Daily News Agency Revisits Term Limit Issue Donna DiMaggio Berger Appears on Money Matters Top Tips Podcast Hurricane Shutter Law Explored “How to stop the erosion of civility in community associations,” Sun Sentinel Decoding Municipal Code Violations Condominium Associations Can Borrow Money Quorum and Amendment Vote Different Premises Liability for Failure to Enforce What Can a Board Do about a Rude Officer or Director? Does This Alteration to the Condominium Require Membership Approval? Peticiones falsas Reality TV and Community Associations No Time Limit to Record Amendments Hiring Management Company is Board Decision CAI 2019 Annual Conference & Exposition Different Laws Govern Associations Are Signed Election Ballots Valid? Names of Unit Week Owners not Available in Timeshare Condominiums Can an Association Be Held Liable for Discriminatory Conduct of Residents? Can Director Resign for Any Reason? ¿Vive usted en una comunidad que no acepta animales? Election Voting Assistance ICYMI: Enforcement Tool Belt – Fining/Suspension “Vaping” Rules Questioned HOA Board Can Purchase Bulk Cable and Internet Hoarders Present Difficult Challenges for Association What is “Cumulative Voting” and Is It Permissible? Avoid a Gridlock – Educate, Communicate & Plan Is This a Conflict? Raffles and Games of Chance: A Gamble for Community Associations The Project Costs What!?! That Requires A Membership Vote Adopting Short Term Rental Restrictions Not All Notices Can Be Sent By E-mail Mutual of Omaha’s 10th Annual Leadership Summit Board Can Regulate Alcohol on Common Property Names of Fellow Unit Owners Is Public Record Developments Regarding New Term Limit Law Reserves Must Be Fully Funded Unless Waived Fines and Board Eligibility #MeToo – What is Old is New The Subrogation Situation Association Cannot Restrict Board to Florida Residents Competitive Bidding Explained Owner Vote Not Required to Purchase Unit in Foreclosure Can Directors Vote Via E-Mail? Subdivision Lots Subject to Easement Rights Penalties for Financial Reporting Violations Performing Rights for Organizations and Associations Avoiding Defense of Selective Enforcement Estoppel Certificates Associations Concerned with Proposed Development Complaint Against Neighbor Not Confidential Hurricane Insurance Claims for Condominium Associations Rental Violations Can Be Frustrating Estoppel Certificates Explained Who Replaces Condominium Building Windows? Can A Director Resign For Any Reason? Term Limits Continue to Cause Confusion Board Can’t Prohibit Hurricane Shutters Changes to Leasing Restrictions May Not Apply to All Owners How the Lessons Learned in Elementary School Will Help Your Association Trustee Likely Able to Serve on the Board Procedure To Convert To Pooled Reserves Directors Usually Permitted To Hold More Than One Office Keeping Meeting Minutes Forever Condos, HOAs, and Written Inquiries Legal Tools at Your Disposal to Make Your Responsibilities as a Board Member Easier Beach Access Restricted? Unanimous Approval Likely Not Required For Amendments Neighbors Can Deal With Nuisances Directly Special Assessment Leftover Funds Must Be Returned or Credited To Account Why Do They Need a Key to My Unit??? Banning Guests from a Gated Community Can a Condo Board Meet Behind Closed Doors? Term Limit Law Continues to Spark Controversy President Not A Tie-Breaker Board Spending Authority Not Unlimited Association Not Required To Mail Out Records Those Pesky Little White Balls Are HOA Owners “Grandfathered” In from New Rental Restrictions? Managing Government Approval for Community Repairs and Improvements Charging the Way: New Law Opens the Door for Electric Charging Stations in Condominiums Swimming Lessons in the Community Pool – What’s the Risk? New Laws Don’t Always Apply Associations Can Require a Key Collection Procedures Reviewed Committees Not Required by Law Do My HOA’s Rules Have to be Recorded? Is It Time To Amend Your Condominium Declaration? Is a Bid Required? Weathering the Storm of Unexpected Community Association Financial Needs Maintain Now to Prevent Future Liability Board Cannot Vote by Email Must Condo Minutes Be Kept Forever? New Term Limit Law Not Retroactive Certain Satellite Dishes Permitted By Law Schooling Judges on Condo Law FL Division of Condos Proposes Greater Financial Penalties on Associations Board President Should Vote Board Must Allow Renewable Energy Devices There’s a Membership Meeting in my HOA, Where Does the Notice get Mailed? What Did You Say? Who is Responsible for Electrical Wiring and Plumbing Repairs? Putting the Puzzle Together Regarding Insurance Coverage and Exclusions Tenants Have Right To Use Common Property “Non-Vote” Can Be A “No Vote” Updating Documents Requires Getting Out the Vote HOA Governing Documents Explained Architectural Committees Cannot Vote by E-mail Can or Should Community Associations Impose Firearm Regulations through Governing Documents Garage Sale or Thrift Shop in Disguise? Doesn’t Matter. Your Homeowners Association Can do Something About it Basic Tips for Hiring a Community Association Manager Easements by Necessity – Goldman v. Lustig New Law Requires Recording of Homeowners’ Association Rule Amendments Term Limits in Bylaws Trump Statute Owner’s Don’t Have Right to Call in to Board Meetings 22 Becker Attorneys Board Certified in Condominium and Planned Development Law Community Association Legislative Guide, 2018 Legislative Review Wrap-Up Legislative Review Continues Why is a Plat so Important? Freedom of Speech and Disruptive Owners Telecommunication Contract Issues To Record or Not Record? That Is The Question! Condominium Contracting With a Director for Goods & Services Gambling in Your Community? Penny-ante Games and Bingo Continuing Legislative Review Continuing Legislative Review Can My Condo Still Use Debit Cards? When Construction Occurs Next Door, Your Board Needs to Get Involved Early! Your HOA Amendments are Ready, Now What? 2018 Legislative Session Final Report Legislative Review Continues Time for Annual Legislative Review Owners Cannot Use E-Mail to Vote Owners Generally Do Not Have the Right to Approve the Annual Budget Website Law Likely to Change Owners Can Add Items to Board Agenda Emails as Association Official Records Conflicts of Interests – Condominium Service Providers Smoking Prohibited BEWARE: Bankruptcy Do’s and Don’ts Is it too soon to start talking about the 2018 Hurricane Season? State Changes Barbecue Grill Rules Board Members Can Be Recalled Without Cause Sunshine Law Applies to Interviews Fining Committee Not a Rubber Stamp Building Your Association’s Website – What to Ask and How to Make it Happen Can My Association Send Notices Electronically? Participation in Social Media – Considerations for an Association Volunteer Help: Friend or Foe to a Community? Rental Amendments Require Proper Procedure Associations Can Borrow For Hurricane Repair Board Not Obligated to Put Reserves on Agenda Staggered Terms Explained Board Cannot Suspend Without Hearing Non-Vote Can Be A “No” Vote 2018 Legislative Session Preview Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Community Association Workplace Medical Marijuana and Your Florida Community What’s New With Official Records? Stopping the Limitations Clock in Bank Foreclosures – Bartram v. U.S. Bank Quorum Needed to Conduct Association Business The Association Foreclosed On A Delinquent Owner. Is The Mortgagee Entitled To The Rental Income? Borrowing Money MyCondoNeedsAWebsite.com Engineered Life Safety System (ELSS) Lobbying Initiative Board Must Allow Hurricane Shutters Requiring Licensed Contractors is Valid Water Leak Confounds Condo Owner Vote Usually Not Required for Board-Made Rule Condominium Associations can Require Unit Owners’ Keys We’ve Been Nominated for FLCAJ Readers’ Choice Awards Delinquent Board Members May be Required to Leave Positions This Is The End. . . Or Is It?: Retroactive Application Of The Amendments To The Condominium Act Relating To Termination Responsibility For Repairs After A Hurricane Or Storm Conflicts of Interest – Is it time for a new Code of Conduct? Year End Surplus Treatment in Board’s Hands Bylaws Generally Provide for Notice Requirements Condominium Hurricane Insurance Set by Law Associations Should Prepare for Disaster in Advance After the Hurricane, Associations Should Approach the Rebuilding Process with Care Associations Should Proceed with Caution After Storm Special Assessments May Provide Insured Cash Flow After Storm Community associations need to be hurricane-proof, too Associations Have Their Own “Sunshine” Laws Important Information for Post-Hurricane Recovery Associations dealing with unique problems post Hurricane Irma After Irma: An Update from Becker & Poliakoff Your Florida Board of Directors Now Has Emergency Powers as a Result of Hurricane Irma; What Will You Do With Them? Hurricane Irma: An Important Message from Becker & Poliakoff Five Mistakes Your Board of Directors Can Avoid if Hurricane Irma Hits Difference Between Ballots and Proxies Explained Community Update, Volume 6, 2017 Associations Should Send Out Billing Notice For Special Assessments Can Homeowners’ Association Board Restrict Fences? New Laws Generate More Questions… New Laws Can Cause Confusion Review of Legislation continues – Part 5 Community Association Legislative Guide, 2017 Review of Legislation continues – Part 4 Review of New Legislation Continues – Part 3 Condominium Documents Should be Kept Current Complaint Letters Are Part of Association’s Official Record Review of New Legislature Continues – Part 2 Review of New Legislation – Part 1 ELSS Bill Vetoed, Condominium Bill Approved, & Final Report on Community Association Bills for 2017 Session How Our National Political Discourse Parallels Our Community Association Discourse Associations Must Allow Flags Florida HOA’s Can Change Rental Rules Estoppel Bill Approved by Governor and Remaining Community Association Bills Presented to the Governor Delinquent Owners not Eligible for the Board of Directors in Florida Condominiums & HOAs Status of Community Association Bill HB 653 Donna DiMaggio Berger Interview on WLRN Topical Currents Segment: Landmark Association Laws Summary of Bill HB 653, Impacting Condominiums, Cooperatives, and Homeowners’ Associations Can I afford to Grow Old? Becker & Poliakoff Wins Multi-Million Dollar Jury Verdict In Landmark Construction Case Can the Association Board Fill a Vacancy Without an Election? Donna DiMaggio Berger Upcoming Interview on WLRN 91.3FM Topical Currents Segment Community Association Board Members Can be Considered Limited Purpose Public Figures in Defamation Cases Changing Governing Documents Generally Requires Homeowner Approval Is Medicaid Only for the Really Poor? Golf Balls and Windows in Florida HOAs Officers are Elected or Removed by the Board of Directors in Florida Condominiums Introducing our newly redesigned website! Florida Condo Board May Have Authority to Approve Changes to Common Areas Summary of HB 1237, Relating to Condominiums Automated External Defibrillator Devices (AEDs) In Florida Condominiums Condominium Association Meetings Can Be Adjourned What Bills are Most Likely to Pass in the 2017 Legislative Session? Eligibility to Run for Condominium Board Depends on Governing Documents Can My Condominium Association Remove Palm Trees? Jay Roberts Obtains Court of Appeals Reversal Convicted Felons Ineligible for Condo Board Service in Florida HOA Board Responsible For Meeting Minutes in Florida Community Update, Volume 8, 2016 Florida HOA Boards Must Follow Correct Rule Procedures Fining Procedures Confound Condominium & Cooperative Boards in Florida Donna DiMaggio Berger Interview on WLRN Topical Currents Segment: Association Records & Fraudulent Elections Florida HOA Board Must Follow Correct Rule Procedures Becker & Poliakoff Offers Condominium & HOA Classes Throughout Florida Condominium Associations Should List Their Attorney as the Registered Agent Criminal Penalty, Fire Sprinkler, Estoppel and HOA Rental Bills Does Electronic Voting For Community Associations Really Work? How Do You Implement It? Florida Association Boards Can Adopt Rules for Records Requests President Can’t Buck the Association Board in Florida HOAs Florida HOA Boards May Appoint an “Election Committee” Condominium Board Cannot Wink at House Cats New Florida Condo Bill Filed by Senator Garcia Includes Criminal Penalties Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Part I – How to Navigate Management Company Transitions Florida Condo Associations Cannot Waive Year-End Audits for More than Three Consecutive Years Departing Condominium Board Member Must Relinquish Keys Within Five Days Can a Candidate Withdraw From a Condominium Election and Then Change Their Mind? Voter Apathy Plagues Florida Community Associations Why the Florida Legislature Needs to Fix Condo Sprinkler-System Problem | Sun Sentinel Opinion Assessments and Combined Lots in Florida HOAs Florida Condominium and HOA Fining Laws are Slightly Different Secondhand Smoke on Condominium Lanai: What are my Rights? Community Update, Volume 07, 2016 Florida Condominium and HOA Directors Can Usually Serve on Committees Are Social Event Expenses a Proper Expense for Florida Condominium Associations? Condo Associations Must Make Records Available Within Five Working Days of Written Request Florida HOA Board Required to Act in Response to Member Petition Condo Balcony Grills Still A Burning Issue in Florida Can My Condo Snuff Out My Right to Smoke? 7 Year Rule Does Not Apply To All Condo Records Community Update, Volume 6, 2016 Community Update, Volume 05, 2016 Community Update, Volume 04, 2016 Community Association Legislative Guide, 2016 HOA Documents Govern How Assessments are Allocated Becker & Poliakoff Announces Launch Of Proprietary ‘BPBALLOT’ Voting Software For Community Associations Grilling on the Balcony: What is Permissible in Florida Condominiums? Legal Decisions Which Could Affect Your Community The (Tree) Root of the Problem: Who Is Responsible When Tree Roots and Branches Cause Damage? Problem Parking in your Community Association? The Association Was Served With A Writ Of Garnishment For An Employee/Vendor…Now What? Are Skylights A Window or Part of the Roof? Erika Heads Our Way – Is Your Community Prepared? Community Association Legislative Guide, 2015 Florida Shared Ownership Statutes Continue to Catch up with Digital Age Can a Realtor Request a Copy of the Association HOA Budget? Town Hall Meetings Can Trigger Sunshine Law Governing Documents Determine How Parking Spaces Are Defined Defining a Nuisance in your Community Community Update, Volume 11, 2014 Organizational Session Signals Start of 2015 Florida Legislative Session Construction Lien Law Can Result In Condominium Associations Paying Twice For the Same Work Can an HOA Manager Advocate on Behalf of a Board Candidate in an Election? Community Update, Volumes 7 & 8, 2014 Community Update, Volume 6, 2014 Community Update, Volume 5, 2014 CALL team visits Legislative Town Hall Community Update, Volume 4, 2014 HOA Reserves Generally Within Board’s Discretion Condo cannot collect safe harbor from mortgagee after foreclosure Condo Associations & HOAs Losing Millions Nationwide Federal Lawsuit Filed Against HOAs for Overcharges What Rules and Regulations are Enforceable? The Association’s Decision to Foreclose Condos, HOAs and Coops Will Have the Ability to Demand Rent SB 1196 Changes Condo/HOA Official Records and Record Inspection Rights SB 1196 Becomes Law: New Condo/HOA Regulations 55 & Over Housing: What is the 80/20 Rule? Condo Owner Blocks Association from Collecting Assessment Condo Insurance Requirements Canceling Cable Contracts May Not Be So Easy After All Can the Association Cut Off Cable or Shut Down Water Service? A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words … Learn Your Rights as Owner of Condo, Co-op or HOA Property Many Florida Condos & HOAs Must Comply with Pool & Spa Safety Act Q&A: Collecting Rent from Tenants (revisited) Changes to Chapter 558 CDD Defaults More Prevalent; Understand Community Development District Operations Solar Energy Program Creates Positive Returns; Governmental Program to Pay for Renewable Energy No More Mr. Nice Guy Q&A: Condo Receivers; Collecting Rent from Tenants Condo Receiver Helps Collect Assessments Does the Association Need a Building Permit? Incidental Damages, Who Pays? Protect the Association’s Funds from Fraud or Theft Are E-mails, Instant Messages (IM), & Twitter Transcripts “official” records of the Association? (Round 2) Bankruptcy An Option for Financially Distressed Condos and HOAs FHA Approval Huge Factor in Marketability of Units Protecting the Association Against Unlicensed Contractors Hurricane Preparedness & Insurance Claims Recovery Webinar Posting Debtor Lists to Collect Delinquent Condo & HOA Assessments Condominium Education Providers Going Digital Condominium Warranties and the Statute of Limitations Are E-mails, Instant Messages (IM), & Twitter Transcripts “official” records of the Association? Governor Vetoes SB 714; Unit Owner Insurance Coverage & Board Obligations HOA & Condo Boards: Solar and Renewable Energy Improvements Insider’s Analysis of the 2009 Legislative Session Webinar Taxation of Golf Courses and Association Property Elevator Upgrades May be Costly & Complicated Roof Leaks and the Statute of Limitations Do Fines Really Work? E-mails, Instant Messages (IM), Twitter & Board Meetings 2009 Florida Legislation Impacting Community Associations WHERE THERE’S SMOKE … Covenant Enforcement is an Option for Property Owners “Green” Practices to Ease Future Financial and Budgeting Concerns. Florida’s Proposed “Distressed Condominium Relief Act” The Florida Supreme Court Expanded Insurance Coverage ff Construction Defects Under CGL Policies Update on Changes to Dock Fees; Senator Fasano Moves to Amend SB 1012 Dock Fees Likely to Double; New Rules Proposed for Sovereign Submerged Land Leases Construction Defect Case Ruling in Favor of HOA Can a Director Sit on More than One Association Board at a Time? Hawn v. Shoreline Towers Phase I Condominium Association, Inc. et. al Federal Court Rejects FCHR Finding of “Reasonable Cause” in Prescription Pet Case COBRA Changes Impact Florida Community Associations Q&A: Is Membership in your HOA required by Statute? Broward County Issues Warning About Recycling Scam Is Your Association Considering Foreclosure? It Pays to be Certified Bank Foreclosures Devastate Community Associations New Construction Defect Legislation? The Short-Pay Solution Recent Court Rulings Favor Condo Buyers Over Developers What Happens when the Hot Water Heater Bursts? Indemnity and the Association, Part 2 Indemnity and the Association Differences in Insurance Requirements for Condominiums vs. Cooperatives in Florida Fannie Mae Tightens Lending Standards for Florida – Project Eligibility Review Required Attorney-Client Privilege When Board Members Sue the Association Board Talking About Switching Over to “Pooled” Reserves 2009 Annual Community Association Leadership Conference Management Company / Resident Conflict of Interest? In Re: Petition For Arbitration: Cypress Bend IV Condominium Association, Inc., v. Cheryl Pepper and Richard Frisbie, Arbitration Case No. No. 00-0417 (Final Order 6/26/00) Elevator Retrofits Required for Safety – Master Elevator Key Cleaning Up Property Not As Easy As It Looks
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