While every condominium association is unique, there is a common thread that runs through every condominium community in the state of Florida, and that is property insurance. Typically property insurance is one of the largest, if not the largest, line items in a condominium association’s budget, and it has been […]
Becker senior attorney JoAnn Nesta Burnett recently authored an opinion piece for the Sun Sentinel addressing the legal risks community associations face following the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s decision to roll back longstanding fair-housing guidance. In the article, JoAnn explains why the withdrawal of these materials should […]
Q: The documents for our condominium state that any changes to the common elements require a vote of the unit owners. However, our board decided to install solar panels on the roof without a membership vote. The board president explained that the Florida law allows the board to install solar panels […]
WHAT HAPPENED: This case arises from a series of disputes concerning the governance, financial management, and compliance with bylaws of the 123-25 East 102nd Street Housing Development Fund Corporation (HDFC). Further, this action concerns the assault and harassment to shareholder-tenants of the HDFC. The plaintiffs, a group of shareholders, allege […]
Q: What advice can you offer to condominium associations on good financial practices and how to make the most of their budgets and reserves? (G.C., via e-mail) A: In my opinion, the most important key to success is a good “team,” which should have members who play particular roles. The […]
