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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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Certain Satellite Dishes Permitted By Law

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Q: My next door neighbor wants to install a satellite dish on his house. I am worried that it will create an eyesore next to my home. I read our association’s documents, but they do not seem to address …

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“Non-Vote” Can Be A “No Vote”

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Q: The declaration of covenants for our homeowners’ association says that it can be amended by a “two-thirds vote.” There are 120 lots in our community. Most people believe that we need 80 votes (two-thirds of all lots) to …

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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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New Law Requires Recording of Homeowners’ Association Rule Amendments

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Q:        I am a director in a homeowners’ association. I understand that there have been recent changes to the laws regarding document amendments. Do these changes in the law require that all changes to the rules and regulations made …

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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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Continuing Legislative Review

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Today’s column is the third installment of our annual review of the new laws affecting condominium associations and will begin to review the new laws affecting cooperatives, which will become effective July 1, 2018. So far we have looked at …

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Legislative Review Continues

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Today’s column is the second installment of our annual review of legislation affecting community associations in Florida. Last week, we reviewed changes to the condominium laws involving official records, websites, financial reports, meeting notices and term limits. Today continues a …

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Time for Annual Legislative Review

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Today begins our annual review of new legislation affecting community associations in Florida. The main piece of legislation derives from House Bill 81, which will become law on July 1, 2018. HB 841 affects condominiums, cooperatives and homeowners’ associations. We …

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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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