Florida Community Association Law Blog
Florida Law On Pre-Turnover And Post-Turnover Community Association Contracts
Community associations are businesses. Not only are they corporate entities, but they collect revenue (i.e., owner assessments) and incur expenses planned for through a yearly budget. Just like any other business, community associations find themselves in unfavorable contractual relationships with … Read Full Post
What Does Florida Law Say About A Community Association Bulk Services Agreement Such As Cable And Internet Service?
Bulk services agreements are those agreements entered into between a condominium association or homeowners association and a company for providing similar services to the community’s entire membership. These are most commonly used for providing the community with broadband services, such … Read Full Post
My unit is flooded from a neighbor’s condo! Who pays for a condominium leak or dry-outs afterwards?
It’s not unusual for condominium owners to experience leaks that don’t come for their own unit. Being surrounded by other people’s unit above, below, and on the sides, makes leaks inevitable from a neighbor’s condo. When you add in owners … Read Full Post
Condominium Association Conflict Of Interest And Required Disclosure
In 2017, Florida enacted legislation that specifically required disclosure when a condominium association conflict of interest arises between a director or officer and a vendor. Specifically, Fla. Stat. 718.3027(1) states that the two situations below create a rebuttable presumption of … Read Full Post
Rule Enforcement Authority of Rules and Regulations made by a Community Association Board
The Florida Homeowners’ Association Act and the Florida Condominium Act provide a community association’s board of directors with authority to promulgate rules and regulations concerning the association property and its members. The creation and enforcement of an association’s rules and … Read Full Post
How To Ensure A Successful Condominium Annual Meeting And Board Election
As the calendar turns to fall and we approach the end of the year, it is time again for board members and managers to make sure they are prepared for their annual meetings, including board elections. While running an effective … Read Full Post
How To Analyze A Condominium Board Member Recall In Florida
What option do you have when your condominium association board has conducted its self in a manner that your community believes is not in its best interests? Depending on election terms and cycles you may not want to endure years … Read Full Post
How To Recall A Condominium Board Member In Florida
What option do you have when your condominium association board has conducted its self in a manner that your community believes is not in its best interests? Depending on election terms and cycles you may not want to endure years … Read Full Post
Making Sense: Legal And Practical Considerations Of A Community Association Committee In Florida
Most condominium and homeowners’ associations have committees in place to assist the board of directors with association operation and business, but few utilize committees properly or effectively. The creation, purpose and authority of committees can be confusing, but it doesn’t … Read Full Post
Five Steps For Collecting Assessment Revenue Through A Condominium Assessment Lien
Florida Condominium Associations and Homeowners Association Boards have many challenges in managing the needs of their communities. As a result, when unit owners refuse to pay their assessments, it puts everyone in a bind. Fortunately, there is a key tool … Read Full Post