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Subdivision Lots Subject to Easement Rights

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Q: What homeowners’ association activity is allowed within “access easements” and “lake maintenance easements?” We own the title to our lots but these easements against our property are set forth in our documents. Does this give the association or …

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Changes to Leasing Restrictions May Not Apply to All Owners

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Q: Recently there was a discussion in my condominium association about amending our declaration to increase the minimum lease term from 30 days to 6 months. Many of our owners are in favor of this change, but we have …

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Association Not Required To Mail Out Records

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Q: I am in the process of getting property insurance for my condominium unit. My insurance company will not issue a policy until they review the master insurance policy that the association has in place for the buildings. I …

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Collection Procedures Reviewed

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Q: I was recently appointed as the treasurer of my association.  I noticed that there are a couple of unit owners who have not paid their condominium fees for over a year. I asked the other board members what …

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HOA Governing Documents Explained

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Q: I recently purchased a home in a development that is under a homeowners’ association. When I purchased, I received “the documents” for our community. I am confused how these documents relate to each other and what the different …

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Legislative Review Wrap-Up

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This week we conclude our annual review of 2018 legislation affecting Florida community associations, with a review of the amendments to Chapter 712 of the Florida Statutes, the Marketable Record Title Act, or MRTA, which become effective on October 1, …

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Associations Should Prepare for Disaster in Advance

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We are now over a month past Hurricane Irma.  While it certainly could have been significantly worse for Southwest Florida, many community associations are still working  through a variety of difficult issues, including processing insurance claims, continuing clean-up, and property …

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