Condo associations in Florida are governed by a board of directors. Members of the board are elected from within their community and serve in a voluntary capacity. Their responsibilities are many, including managing and maintaining the community’s common areas,...
The Florida Condominium Act is defined in Fla. Stat. §718. Composed of seven parts, the Act sets forth the laws that govern the formation, operation, management and regulation of all condo associations in Florida. Whether you own or plan to own a condo in...
One of the benefits of living in a condo association is being able to pool resources for the shared enjoyment of the entire community. Amenities like tennis courts, pools and fitness centers are features many HOA residents in Florida enjoy. Another perhaps less...
Condo maintenance is one of those agenda items that seems to make an appearance at nearly every board meeting. If it’s not a project your association recently finished, it’s likely a discussion about future improvement projects. Though often not fun (and sometimes...
Disagreements are a part of life, and condo associations are certainly not immune to them. So it’s often no surprise when a small scuffle or skirmish between neighbors escalates into a full-on dispute. The challenge for condo association board members, however, is...
As a member of your condo association’s board of directors, you’ve likely noticed wide variation in unit owner’s engagement with board initiatives and responsiveness to communication. Some might only call to complain. Others want to attend every board meeting. The...
