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“Crucial Tips for Filing Your Hurricane Damage Claim: An Adjuster’s Insight into a Board’s Fiduciary Duties” – Florida Community Association Journal

As another hurricane season sweeps across Florida, Condominium Associations (COAs), Homeowners Associations (HOAs) and their residents brace for potential storms. With predictions for a particularly intense season, preparation is paramount. From understanding your insurance policy to knowing the critical steps …

Classes – ARCHIVE – 8.15

Becker’s 4-Hour Board Certification Courses

Because of the administrative burden involved in processing certificates and CEU credits, Becker will be charging non-clients and managers a nominal fee to take …

HB 1203, Effective July 1, 2024, Changes HOA Fining Requirements

When Florida lawmakers concluded their 2024 Legislative Session, a number of bills passed that affect community associations. House Bill 1203, which was signed by Governor DeSantis and is effective July 1, 2024, changes the game when it comes to fining …

Community Update – June 2024

In this Issue

June means the start of Hurricane season in Florida and while we always hope …

Who May Run for the Board?

Can a non-owner be a Board member in a Condominium?

Every year this question comes up in one form or another. In some cases, it is a spouse who is not on the deed who wants to be …

Minutes Must Be Kept Permanently

Q: How long must a 50-year-old condominium retain the minutes of the board of directors’ meetings? (K.B., via e-mail)

A: Section 718.111(12)(a) and (b) of the Florida Condominium Act requires that the minutes of all meetings of the condominium …

The Worst Storm Is the Storm You Didn’t Prepare For

With hurricane season quickly approaching, it is important that you prepare for the worst (and hope for the best)! Hurricane season is June 1 through November 30. This article will provide tips to help prepare your 2023 hurricane preparedness guide, …

Understanding the New Timeframes for Collections

Associations frequently ask the question: “When should a delinquent owner be turned over for collections?” To fully answer to this question, the association must understand the relatively new statutory requirements that must be fulfilled before an account is turned over …

Special Assessments

There are very specific statutory requirements for levying a special assessment in a condominium.

Your governing documents must be reviewed to determine who votes on the special assessment (Board, membership, or both), and the notice period for the …