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How to Plan for Aging Infrastructure in Your HOA
As Florida HOAs age, so does their infrastructure. To that end, HOAs need to have a plan for how they will address both ongoing maintenance needs as well as larger infrastructure improvements. This is not only because budget planning for aging infrastructure is a best...
Challenges Facing Florida HOAs (& How an Attorney Can Help Solve Them)
Florida condo associations face several challenges, and it’s the board’s responsibility to navigate them. Because Condo Associations operate much like their own mini-government, the obstacles they face can be quite complex. From legal compliance to financial...
Steps to Take When Amending Your Association’s Governing Documents
During the formation of a Florida condo association, CC&Rs, bylaws and other association documents are developed. But times change and often there are valid reasons to propose amendments to an HOA’s governing documents. If your association finds itself at such a...
What to Know About Enforcing HOA Rules and Regulations
There are rules… and then there is enforcement. While making the rules is one thing, it can be a whole other challenge to effectively enforce them. Yet enforcing HOA governing documents, including its CC&Rs, bylaws, and other rules and regulations, is crucial for...
What is the Hierarchy of Governance for Florida HOAs?
Living in an HOA means living in your own tiny governed community. It’s a community within a community within a county and a state (and so on) - you can think of it almost like a stack of nesting dolls. And while each association has its own unique set of CC&Rs,...
Hot Topics in Florida HOAs
Presentation by Dania Fernandez to the Florida House of Representatives Last November, I was invited to present before the Florida House Regulatory Reform and Economic Development Subcommittee on the issue of “Hot Topics in Florida HOAs.” While there are numerous hot...
Florida Legislation Affecting HOAs: What You Need to Know
Legislation impacting Florida condo associations is always in flux. New laws are frequently adopted, and it’s the HOA board members' responsibility to stay up-to-date. For this and other reasons, it can be prudent to keep an HOA attorney on retainer to ensure ongoing...
How Your HOA Attorney Resolves Legal Disputes within Your Community
Legal disputes within an HOA can be disruptive, to say the least. At worst, they can lead to expensive litigation and drain the association’s resources. It’s generally in the best interest of all parties to resolve disputes as quickly and amicably as possible. A...
Risk Mitigation 101: How Condo Associations Can Proactively Protect Themselves with Legal Counsel
Prevention is the best medicine for your health and your HOA. Condo associations in Florida are subject to numerous legal requirements and the opportunities for risk abound. Fortunately, by taking proactive steps, HOAs can prevent many issues from even...