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Generally Board Members Cannot be Compensated

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Q: Can the members of our board of directors receive a holiday bonus? (G.M, via e-mail)

A: Not to be the “grinch,” but this is generally not a good idea and is usually not legally permissible.

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Can Director Resign for Any Reason?

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I have met with many boards over the years and often find that they are tireless volunteers who due to malcontents in the community being unappreciative and rude chose to resign from the Board rather than continue dealing with the …

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Avoid a Gridlock – Educate, Communicate & Plan

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When strangers come together as a new board of directors for a community association, they may find they have such differing views on what is best for the building that they can feel as though they are in a no …

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Associations Concerned with Proposed Development

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South Florida is growing. Just look at the skyline in any reasonable-sized municipality, and you’re bound to see cranes, new condos, strip malls, and housing developments. While development can be beneficial and add tax revenue, the concerns of the existing …

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Legal Tools at Your Disposal to Make Your Responsibilities as a Board Member Easier

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I often find that there is an over-complication that some people believe goes hand-in-hand with their responsibilities in operating a condominium. Most forget that the statute and administrative code provide boards with some basic tools to assist in day to …

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Neighbors Can Deal With Nuisances Directly

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Q: I live on the second floor of a condominium building, where I own the unit. The unit above me is rented to a nice young couple, but they are “night owls” and have a lot of friends over …

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Term Limit Law Continues to Spark Controversy

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There have been some interesting recent developments involving the new law establishing term limits for condominium board members, which has been the subject of at least two of my recent columns.

The Florida Condominium Act was amended effective …

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Legislative Review Continues

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Today’s column continues our annual review of legislation affecting Florida community associations, effective July 1, 2018.

E-Mail Communication by HOA Board Members

  • Members of the board may use e-mail as a means of …

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Owners Generally Do Not Have the Right to Approve the Annual Budget

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Q:        Do condominium owners have a say in approving the annual budget? (D.J. via e-mail)

A:        Unit owners do not have the right to adopt or approve a proposed budget …

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