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...
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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...
In the past, my Association has not strictly enforced rules. Can we now?
30
Aug
Q: I was recently elected to the Board of my condominium association, and our rules prohibit certain types of dogs like Doberman Pi...
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...
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., ...