History is connected to the present in many ways – some social, some cultural, some legal. And the fact is that many homeowner associations built their initial covenants, conditions, and restrictions (better known as CC&Rs) not from scratch but from a series of...
The city St. Augustine has the claim as the oldest city in the US, with its founding back in September of 1565. Most title searches in Florida don’t go that far back. But how far back do title searches in Florida go? The truth is that each title search goes back as...
Buying a home is often the biggest transaction anyone makes in their life. There are so many moving parts in the process it can become overwhelming. As you hurtle through the process in the mad dash to closing dealing with multiple realtors, inspectors,...
One of the number one questions that always arises with community associations is, “How can I have a successful Board of Directors?” This is a constant thought for most HOA boards, and it is completely healthy to have these thoughts. It means that you are examining...
First off, congratulations on being elected to your HOA’s board. This is not a small feat and one that deserves to be celebrated. After the initial excitement, you are probably wondering what happens next? This may be your first time in this kind of position,...
