For homeowners associations in Florida, construction defects are more than just an inconvenience—they can threaten property values, create unsafe living conditions, and impose significant financial burdens on homeowners. When defects arise due to faulty construction, poor workmanship, or code violations, the Association must decide how to address these issues. In […]
Q: The manager of our homeowners’ association told the board that it was obligated to put the “MRTA issue” on the agenda for its annual meeting. When pressed for further details, she said it is a complicated real estate law she is not qualified to explain and that we should […]
With this year’s elections of Boards of Directors behind us for many associations, newly elected or appointed directors of residential condominiums, cooperatives, and homeowners’ associations need to be aware of the educational requirements and deadlines for these requirements to start off on the right foot for a successful term as […]
In her recent op-ed for the Miami Herald, Donna DiMaggio Berger calls on lawmakers in Tallahassee to give condo owners as much consideration as developers as they debate several proposed bills in the current legislative session. Now in committee, Senate Bill 586 and House Bill 6005 would shorten the window […]
Q: Can directors of a homeowners’ association get paid for their services? As a board member, I do all the administrative tasks for free and think I should be paid for it. (S.H., via e-mail) A: Section 720.303(12) of the Florida Homeowners’ Association Act prohibits the compensation of officers or […]
