Welcome to Part IV of this continuing series of articles designed to assist new directors serving managed communities in Florida. Parts I through III discussed what an association is and does, the role the governing documents play in a managed commun...
Welcome to Part III of a continuing series of articles to assist new directors for managed communities in understanding some of the basics that the job entails. Part I provides a basic description of a managed community’s board of directors and each ...
Part I of this ongoing series provided information that a newly elected or appointed director for a managed community should know about what their association does, and what each new director should know about their new job. This Part II will introdu...
Congratulations! You’ve just been elected or appointed to your community association’s board of directors. Maybe you volunteered because you wanted to help improve the neighborhood. Maybe you were “voluntold” because nobody else raised a hand. Either...
While strictly commercial condominiums are governed by many of the same requirements of the Condominium Act as residential and mixed-use condominiums, there are exceptions. While not an exhaustive list, here are some of those exceptions: Insura...
Voting in Florida community associations used to be a fairly straightforward affair: mail a notice, hold a meeting, count the ballots, and hope no one accuses you of a coup. Today, the process is an evolving ecosystem of statutory requirements, cyber...
(This is a summary of key changes impacting residential condominiums; this is not an exhaustive list of all changes to Chapter 718 or otherwise implemented by HB 913.) New & clarified definitions (§ 718.103) Adds "video conference" with notice, h...
As hurricane season begins (officially June 1 through November 30), it's critical that homeowners' associations (HOAs) and condominium associations across Florida take proactive steps to ensure the safety of residents and the protection of prop...
Living in a managed community can provide many benefits to owners, such as shared amenities and protection of property values. In a perfect world, everyone obeys their restrictions, and neighbors live in peace. We do not live in a perfect world, howe...
Homeowners Associations in Florida have a long history of regulating parking within communities to maintain a neat and orderly appearance and easy access through residential streets. However, as of July 1, 2024, HOAs (at least those with public stree...
As a member of a condominium or homeowners association board in Florida, it's crucial to clearly understand the legal documents that govern your community's operations. The Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and Declaration of Condominium form the co...
The sunshine of Florida beckons, but nestled amongst the palm trees and sparkling water lies a different kind of code – the HOA and Condominium Acts. These laws and the association's governing documents outline the community's rules and restrictions,...
By statute, almost any document relating to the operation and management of a condominium or HOA is to be kept as an Official Record available for member inspection. Over time, through administrative decision, the Florida Department of Business and P...
In Florida, the successful operation of HOAs hinges on a crucial forum: the board of directors meeting. These gatherings, governed by Chapter 720 of the Florida Statutes and guided by the principles of Robert's Rules of Order, ultimately determine ho...
Homeowners associations often look like mini governments. If you ask a lot owner facing a fine or other violation, they will probably tell you that their HOA is an authoritarian regime oppressing the innocent owners in the community or that the Board...
