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Term Limits in Bylaws Trump Statute

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Q: I am writing regarding your recent series of articles on the new condominium legislation.
You have stated that the new law imposes term limits of eight years. Our current bylaws impose
a …

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Staggered Terms Explained

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Q:        The board of my condominium association is elected for “staggered terms” according to our bylaws. What does this mean? (D.L. via e-mail)

A:        The Florida Condominium Act provides that directors’ terms …

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Condominium Hurricane Insurance Set by Law

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At post-Irma Week 6, most communities are back to business as normal, save perhaps figuring out what to do with mountains of landscape debris.

However, some associations are entering a critical period in post-disaster procedures. With the exception …

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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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After the Hurricane, Associations Should Approach the Rebuilding Process with Care

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Four weeks after Hurricane Irma, most associations have likely made progress in making temporary repairs to damaged communities. This week’s column will focus on the various issues that arise during the rebuilding process that occur after the storm. Part of …

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Associations Should Proceed with Caution After Storm

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Three weeks after Hurricane Irma, power and communications have been restored to most areas. Associations have had time to address their property damage, although under very difficult circumstances, including extended periods of being without electricity. By now, the following list …

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Special Assessments May Provide Insured Cash Flow After Storm

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Two weeks ago today, Hurricane Irma tore through in Southwest Florida. All things considered, it could have certainly been much worse. However, it was as bad as it gets for those who lost their lives, and some communities suffered relatively …

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Important Information for Post-Hurricane Recovery

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All of us at Becker & Poliakoff hope that you and your loved ones are safe. With Hurricane Irma relief efforts now underway, our thoughts remain with those impacted by the storm.

As your community works to recover …

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Associations dealing with unique problems post Hurricane Irma

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Thankfully Floridians heeded the call and evacuated where necessary and prepared one and all for the monstrous Hurricane Irma. While Irma was a lengthy and dangerous storm, the effects on Florida were not as devastating as had been feared. However, …

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After Irma: An Update from Becker & Poliakoff

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All of us at Becker & Poliakoff hope that you and your loved ones are safe. With Hurricane Irma relief efforts now underway, our thoughts remain with those impacted by the storm.

We would like to thank all …

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