Disputes over maintenance, repair and replacement responsibilities are common in community associations and a well drafted declaration or amendment to the declaration can help prevent disputes over who (owner or association) is responsible for a specific item of maintenance. Regarding how to interpret your existing condominium documents, the unit boundaries […]
In the community association world, it is fundamental for board members, managers and decision-makers to have good communication skills in order to succeed. Such skills are important in any business, but in community associations where membership and dues are mandatory, good communication is critically important. Many problems and misunderstandings are […]
Q: Our condominium recreational facilities have been very popular this summer. We have received many complaints from owners that they have not been able to enjoy the pool due to the number of guests and renters using the pool. Is it possible for the board to adopt a rule that […]
Let me take you back to the Florida real estate market in 2008. Do you remember it? The economy and forecast for the local real estate market was dismal. Florida was plagued with both residential and commercial mortgage foreclosures. Today the Florida real estate market is strong, with businesses and […]
Q: The declaration of covenants for our homeowners’ association says that it can be amended by a “two-thirds vote.” There are 120 lots in our community. Most people believe that we need 80 votes (two-thirds of all lots) to amend this document. There is a “parliamentarian” on our board. He […]
