Are HOA board members immune from lawsuits by residents?
Q: We live in an HOA and purchased a single-family home with a three-car garage. At settlement we were given 3 electronic...
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How to get results from insurance carriers?
Q: Our condominium sustained significant damage from Hurricane Irma. It has been a year and our insurance carrier is offering a...
Without Proper Estate Planning A New Law Affecting Florida’s Homestead Act May Have Severe Consequences
A new Florida law, effective July 1, 2018, adds much needed clarification to Florida’s Homestead Act; however, at the same...
Are adopted rules part of public record?
Q: Do rules adopted by the Board of Directors have to be recorded in the public record? -K.B., Okeechobee A:...
How often do condominium documents need to be updated?
Q: I recently purchased a unit at a condominium association that has been around for about 20 years. I have lived in...
Naples Illustrated’s Top Lawyers List
Our very own Peter Cambs made Naples Illustrated’s Top Lawyers list. Naples Illustrated partnered with the firm Professional Research Services...
Should our Board have two more directors?
Q: Our condominium Board has 5 Directors serving, but our Bylaws state that the Board is comprised of 7 Directors. ...
Properly established 55-plus community can impose restrictions
Q: Recently I needed to have my minor grandchild come live with me. Shortly after, I received a letter from the...
What can be done about speeding vehicles in our community?
Q: The speed limit in our community is 25 mph. We received numerous reports of speeding in excess of 50 mph. I...
What is the legality of video and/or audio recording of board meetings by members of a HOA?
Editor’s note: Attorneys at Goede, DeBoest & Cross respond to questions about Florida community association law. The firm represents community...