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Q: I am in the process of selling my condominium unit. What fees or other charges can my condominium association charge in connection with the sale of my unit? (R.B., via e-mail) A: Chapter 718, Florida Statutes, the Condominium Act, provides that a condominium association cannot charge a fee in […]

Living in a community association sounds simple—you have shared amenities (without the maintenance headaches that go along with it), professionally maintained properties, and social connections and offerings without having to leave your community. However, living in a community association also means shared personalities with differing opinions…and not all personalities are […]

Q: I own a home in an association and there have been ongoing discussions regarding what type of insurance our homeowners’ association must carry. Our homes are townhouse style with common walls and roofs and there has been confusion as to the type of property insurance policies that the association […]

Q: Is a homeowners’ association required to accommodate the schedules of its owners when deciding to hold board meetings? In our community many of the owners work, however, the board holds its meetings during business hours, which prevents most owners from attending. Shouldn’t the board be required to hold its […]

WHAT HAPPENED It started with a simple rule: condo unit-owners at 100 West 93rd Street, at the corner of Columbus Avenue and West 93rd Street, could not block or obstruct common areas. For nearly two years the board and the commercial unit owner (660 Columbus) had been corresponding about this […]