Editor’s note: Attorneys at Goede, DeBoest & Cross respond to questions about Florida community association law. The firm represent...
Treasure Coast Palm
Is it necessary to fill an unexpected Board member vacancy?
08
Sep
Q: Our Board has 5 total seats and there is one vacancy because a Director moved last month. The remaining 4 Directors are split on ho...
Can we require all Directors to live here full time?
01
Sep
Q: I am a full-time resident, but all of our Directors are seasonal residents and they are only here for half of the year. When they a...
Whose rights prevail when a view might become obstructed?
01
Sep
Q: My neighbor wants to extend his pool and add fountains. Although it will look attractive, it will significantly block my view of th...
Rules Regarding Owners’ Ability to Speak at Board Meetings
25
Aug
Q. What are the rules regarding owners’ ability to speak at Board meetings?
-P.G., Port St. Lucie
Florida law provides that either ow...
Is it okay to fire the property manager and just self-manage?
25
Aug
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...
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...
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...