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Names of Fellow Unit Owners Is Public Record

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Q: I am requesting from the association office the names of each unit owner in my condominium association. Is the office legally required to furnish that list to me? (J.G., via e-mail)

A: If …

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Legal Tools at Your Disposal to Make Your Responsibilities as a Board Member Easier

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I often find that there is an over-complication that some people believe goes hand-in-hand with their responsibilities in operating a condominium. Most forget that the statute and administrative code provide boards with some basic tools to assist in day to …

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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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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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Complaint Letters Are Part of Association’s Official Record

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Question: I live in a condominium and recently sent a letter to the manager complaining about the occupants of a neighboring unit. When the owner of the unit found out that someone complained, they asked for a copy …

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New Florida Condo Bill Filed by Senator Garcia Includes Criminal Penalties

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Last month, the State Attorney for Miami-Dade County released a Grand Jury Report titled “Addressing Condo Owners’ Pleas for Help:  Recommendations for Legislative Action”.  You can read the Miami-Herald Article about the Grand Jury Report here.

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SB 1196 Changes Condo/HOA Official Records and Record Inspection Rights

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Community association leaders and managers should become aware of changes to record inspection obligations now that SB 1196 has been signed into law.

Roster List (Condo):

The roster list is an important document.  Telephone …

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Condo Owner Blocks Association from Collecting Assessment

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Appellate Court Allows Owner to Seek Injunctive Relief and Reverses Award of Attorney’s Fees and Costs. In Mitchell v. Beach Club of Hallandale Condominium Association, Inc., 17 So.3d 1265 (Fla. 4th DCA 2009), the …

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Are E-mails, Instant Messages (IM), & Twitter Transcripts “official” records of the Association? (Round 2)

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E-mails from members of the Board to Association employees are considered official records and must be maintained whether on paper or electronically to ensure compliance with the Florida Condominium Act.

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Are E-mails, Instant Messages (IM), & Twitter Transcripts “official” records of the Association?

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The ever changing trends in technology will keep Associations on their toes about the “official records” aspect of E-mails, Instant Messages (IM), & Twitter Transcripts.

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