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Owner’s Pot-Bellied Pig Leads To Unusual Discrimination Lawsuit

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An Ohio HOA recently learned the hard way that discrimination lawsuits arising out of pet restrictions aren’t limited to disability-related claims. That’s one lesson from the association’s attempts to remove a pig from its premises; the other is that poorly …

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Is That Contractor Really an Employee?

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The misclassification of an employee as an independent contractor can prove costly for employers — including both community associations and managers. So it was good news when the Trump administration finalized a rule that loosened the test for determining whether …

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Community Association Q&A: Can An HOA Director Be Recalled?

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Q: One of the directors on the board at my homeowners’ association needs to be removed. He is very belligerent to his fellow directors and other owners. He also rarely attends meetings and never contributes. What needs to happen …

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Lee County Wants to Help Speed Up Hurricane Cleanup

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Q: As a popular columnist for Condominium and HOA residents, can you assist Lee County in providing information for hurricane season 2021? (Betsy Clayton, Lee County Government)

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Difference Between HOA and CDD Explained

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Q: What is the difference between a CDD and an HOA? (R.B., via e-mail)

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The Membership Poll – The Pros, Cons & Confusion of Taking Membership Surveys

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The line between what an association’s board can legally do as a matter of law and what the board should do as a matter of good practice and policy is often blurred …

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Responsibility for Tree Branches & Roots

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Who is responsible for a tree branch that perilously hangs over a neighbor’s house or yard? Who is responsible for tree roots that are damaging a sidewalk or driveway?

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Is Your HOA Gate Opening To Increased Liability?

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When a community has an entrance gate, it is almost inevitable that the association will at some point deal with the issue of whether it is responsible for damage to a vehicle which occurred when someone was entering or exiting …

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How to Handle Unexpected and Dangerous Situations

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Florida associations are accustomed to preparing for hurricanes, but disaster plans should also account for other catastrophic events where there is often less advance warning, such as tornadoes, active shooter scenarios, and now global pandemics.

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The Ins & Outs of Preparing a Condominium Association Budget

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In many ways, the managing and operating of a condominium association is akin to operating a business. A primary similarity is the importance of careful and accurate financial planning and budget preparation. The board of directors of an association has …

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