Most people who live in Florida live in some form of a residential development that is typically managed by a community association that governs, maintains, and administers the development. In Florida, community associations are regulated by Florida Statutes, which have increasingly emphasized transparency in recent years, particularly with regard to […]
Q: Recently, my condominium association installed two electric vehicle charging stations in unassigned parking spaces. While this was discussed at a series of board meetings, there was no owner vote authorizing the installation. Isn’t this the type of change to the condominium property that must be approved by the members […]
Some property owners, developers, construction industry professionals, and other building permit- and authorization-holders may be eligible for extensions to preserve their development and construction rights. A Florida law allows certain qualifying permits and authorizations to be extended beyond their current expiration dates once the Governor issues a state of emergency […]
Q: I was recently fined by my homeowners’ association for violating the entry gate procedures. The hearing for the fine occurred more than thirty (30) days after the alleged event. I raised the issue of curing the violation as permitted by the statute and the committee stated that this type […]
Q: The election for the board of directors of my homeowners’ association is coming up in a few weeks. Several candidates held a meet-the-candidates event in the community clubhouse, where drinks and snacks were served. Now, some owners are asserting that because we gave people drinks and snacks, we have […]
