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Options for Dispute Resolution in Condominium Associations

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Peace is Not the Absence of Conflict, it is the Ability to Handle Conflicts by Peaceful Means  – Ronald Reagan

On July 1, 2021, changes to Florida law opened the door to allow condominium and cooperative …

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Lee County Wants To Speed Up The Hurricane Cleanup

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Q: Lee County has information for homeowners’ association leaders. Professional property managers and residential community associations can now take steps to protect their communities in the event of a hurricane or other declared major disaster in …

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Transfer Approval Fees Restricted By Law

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Q:  My condominium association states that under Florida Statute 718.112 they can charge a fee when someone is buying a condominium of $100.00 per applicant. They call it a transfer fee, yet in reading the statute one cannot charge husband/wife and par…

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Owners Can Record Meetings; Free Speech Rights Unclear

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Q: I recently agreed to serve on the board of my condominium association. There is one owner who comes to many of the board meetings and sits in the front row with his phone device pointed at the head …

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Lee County Wants To Speed Up Hurricane Cleanup

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Q: Lee County has information for homeowners’ association leaders. Professional property managers and residential community associations can now take steps to protect their communities in the event of a hurricane or other declared major disaster in Lee …

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Agency Revisits Term Limit Issue

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In 2017, the Florida Legislature passed a law which stated that condominium directors could not serve more than 4 consecutive 2-year terms, essentially creating an 8-year term limit.

The obvious immediate question was whether this law would be …

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Donna DiMaggio Berger Appears on Money Matters Top Tips Podcast

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Shareholder Donna DiMaggio Berger appeared on the Money Matters Top Tips Podcast with host Adam Torres. During this guest spot, she speaks to her vast experience including how she knew she wanted to become an attorney, how she …

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Condominium Associations Can Borrow Money

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Q: My condominium association board recently said it is considering replacing all of the roofs on our buildings and taking out a big loan pay for it. Don’t unit owners have to vote on this? (M.M, via e-mail)

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Owners Cannot Use E-Mail to Vote

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Q:        My condominium is taking a vote to authorize renovations to our lobby. Could the board e-mail the owners for their votes instead of holding a meeting? Are owners allowed to vote using e-mail? (S.B. via e-mail)

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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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