Q: My Board is currently working on its budget for next year. I am not happy with how much we are paying some of our vendors, includin...
Condo & HOA Law
Has the law changed on the fire sprinkler retrofit requirement for high rise condominiums?
18
Aug
Q: Has the law changed on the fire sprinkler retrofit requirement for high rise condominiums?
J.M., Fort Pierce
A: Yes. Section 7...
Can a Delinquent Director Serve on the Board?
18
Aug
Q: What happens if a Director on the Board is delinquent in the payment of assessments owed to the Association? Can they still serv...
What is an Assignment of Benefits Agreement?
18
Aug
Q: I recently had water leak into my home and the dry out company wanted me to sign a document assigning my insurance benefits to i...
Can the Association adopt rules to limit unit owner statements?
11
Aug
Q: Our Board meetings are getting out of hand. There is a particular owner that takes the microphone and makes a long speech on jus...
Our Treasurer is not a director and was not elected by the owners. Is this a problem?
11
Aug
Q: Our Treasurer has done an admirable job, but she is not a Director and was not elected by the owners. Is this a problem?
A.T., ...
Lawsuits are not always the first step to resolve disputes
11
Aug
Q: One of our residents filed a lawsuit in small claims court against the homeowners’ association over the denial of his architecture...
Two Important Steps to Implement Electronic Voting
11
Aug
Q. Our community has historically had low participation from residents in elections and important votes. As a result, not much has cha...
When should our Condominium Board Hold an Annual Meeting?
28
Jul
Q: We are the middle of the summer and our condominium has still not had its annual meeting and election of Directors. In years p...
The fitness center was closed citing a new “rule” adopted by the Board. What can be done?
28
Jul
Our homeowners association includes a beautiful clubhouse with a great recreation room and fitness center. I work until 8:00 p.m. and ...