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Thinking about buying a condo and living the good life in the sunshine state? Chances are high that you’ll be joining a condo association. Florida continues to lead the country in the most HOAs and condo associations in the country. If you’re new to Florida or new to...
In order for a new buyer to purchase a condo and enter into the community, they must first be vetted by the Board or a committee approved by the Board. The condo Board gets what’s called the “right of first refusal.” But does this mean a condo Board can reject anyone...
It’s a big question for any community, do we keep a lawyer on retainer or pay hourly, as needed? There’s no simple answer but below you’ll find 4 guiding principles that may make your decision easier. 1. If you consult with an attorney regularly If your association...
In our previous blog post in this series, we discussed what to do when fines and fees must be enforced within a community association. There is a systematic process including forming a committee, scheduling a hearing, and assessing fines. However, there are even more...
In the case of delinquency or bad debt from residents in your community association in South Florida, you have rights and you have options. The first thing to note is the order of escalation, depending on the situation, which is as follows: 1. Check your declaration...
