Q: The foundation under my condominium’s sliding glass door has heaved which prevents me from opening the doors. My condominium manager says that I am responsible for taking out the slider door frame and grinding down the foundation cement. Am I responsible? (P.D., via e-mail) A: You have described an […]
Q: Our association will be holding its annual budget soon. After receiving the notice for this meeting, I called our association manager to ask how and where I could obtain a copy of the proposed budget. I was told that a copy of the approved budget would only be provided […]
Q: What vote is required to protect our homeowners’ association documents from MRTA? (Y.G., via e-mail) A: MRTA or the Marketable Record Title Act is found at Chapter 712 of the Florida Statutes. MRTA extinguishes certain encumbrances on real property after 30 years. The original intent of the Act was […]
Q: I live in a townhome. My neighbors recently installed outdoor lighting in their back lanai. Bright lights flood into my home and are becoming a serious annoyance. Can my association request that my neighbors have their lights dimmed or removed to stop this nuisance? (T.S., via e-mail). A: I […]
This week concludes our review of the 2021 legislative changes by reporting on a number of miscellaneous bills that may have indirect applicability to community associations. House Bill 403, relating to home-based businesses, became effective on July 1, 2021. The new law specifies conditions under which a business is considered […]
