Q: Our HOA Board lists our reserves as being “statutory” and “non-statutory”, what does this mean?
-L.J., Bonita Springs
A: Unlike th...
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Can condominium associations buy units at tax deed sales?
14
Oct
Q: One of the new law’s for condominiums stops board members from purchasing a unit at a foreclosure sale, how about a Tax Deed Sale?
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How to stop inaccurate board meeting reports
07
Oct
Q: One resident in our community has obtained the email addresses for all owners. This owner attends all Board meetings, and then twist...
Should associations intervene with fighting neighbors?
30
Sep
Q: Two neighbors in our community are not getting along. They constantly argue and the sheriff’s department has been called to the comm...
Membership approval may be needed for personal property alterations
30
Sep
Q: Our condominium association recently voted to purchase new pool furniture. The current furniture is not broken or old, but it was pu...
Are HOA board members immune from lawsuits by residents?
23
Sep
Q: We live in an HOA and purchased a single-family home with a three-car garage. At settlement we were given 3 electronic "clickers" ga...
How to get results from insurance carriers?
23
Sep
Q: Our condominium sustained significant damage from Hurricane Irma. It has been a year and our insurance carrier is offering a settlem...
Without Proper Estate Planning A New Law Affecting Florida’s Homestead Act May Have Severe Consequences
20
Sep
A new Florida law, effective July 1, 2018, adds much needed clarification to Florida’s Homestead Act; however, at the same time, it cre...
Are adopted rules part of public record?
16
Sep
Q: Do rules adopted by the Board of Directors have to be recorded in the public record?
-K.B., Okeechobee
A: It depends. If you live ...
How often do condominium documents need to be updated?
12
Sep
Q: I recently purchased a unit at a condominium association that has been around for about 20 years. I have lived in condominiums befor...