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Condo Associations & Condo Terminations – What You Need to Know
Condo terminations are usually a complicated and stressful situation to navigate. There is a sour taste in many long-term condo owners’ mouths from the termination attempts in the aftermath of the Global Financial Crisis of 2008-9 when vacant condos led some...
How Do I Change My CC&Rs in Florida?
CC&Rs aren’t meant to stay relevant forever – as society evolves, so do HOA laws. If and when your board decides to change or amend an existing bylaw, you will need to ensure it’s done properly and is legally compliant. Because declarations and bylaws are...
Can You Impeach an HOA President?
To function well, an HOA must be comprised of a board of directors who are authorized to act on a community's behalf and enforce community guidelines. Typically, a board of directors is comprised of a president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer – each having...
FAQs on HOA Board Member Roles & Responsibilities
When it comes to laying a foundation for a strong HOA board, fairly allocating duties and responsibilities might just be the best strategy. There are five HOA board officer roles which each play a unique part in serving the community – here are some frequently asked...
When Was the Last Time You Reviewed Your HOA Budget?
For most Floridians, fall is just a label that is placed on another set of months because we don't really experience the dramatic temperature shifts the way other states do. However, the beginning of fall is significant when it comes to HOA’s because of one thing in...
How to Get Elected to The Board of Directors of Your HOA
Responsible, invested, reasonable, and interested in improvement are just a few qualities of someone seeking to be a part of an HOA board. These are also qualities that current members are looking for. While it can be a process to get elected, there are things that...
What are Discriminatory Covenants and What You Need to Know About Them
On September 4th, 2020 a long overdue law came into effect in the state of Florida which removes outdated and discriminatory language in title and other real estate transactions. This new law clearly defines and prohibits “discriminatory restrictions” from any title...
Should You Open Common Areas in a HOA or Condo Association Yet?
We’re now over a year into the pandemic and the terms “stir crazy,” “cabin fever” and “climbing the walls” have taken on a very special meaning for many of us. Homeowners are anxious to get their amenities and common areas back and association boards are feeling the...
Enforcing Condo Association Bylaws – What You Need to Know
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...
Can a Condo Association Borrow Money Without a Membership Vote?
You just got a notice that renovation is going to begin on the lobby and pool. You don’t remember seeing any notice about that and you definitely don’t remember voting for it. Did you miss something? Or did the Board of Directors (BOD) just decide without owner...
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