Q: A question has come up in my homeowners’ association as to whether owners are permitted to vote by proxy at owner meetings. If so, where is this right found? (C.D., via e-mail) A: Section 720.306(8) of the Florida Homeowners’ Association Act states that members have the right to vote […]
What if there is a leak in the unit; whose insurance covers the damage? There are usually three parties to this type of situation: 1) the owner who caused the leak; 2) the other owners damaged by the leak; and 3) the Association. All three parties should put their insurance […]
When did you last take a close look at your investment account statements, have a meaningful discussion with your financial advisor or broker, or reassess your investment goals and time horizon due to changing circumstances or major life events? These questions often slip our minds as we navigate our busy […]
Can a non-owner be a Board member in a Condominium? Every year this question comes up in one form or another. In some cases, it is a spouse who is not on the deed who wants to be on the Board. In other cases, someone who is on the Board […]
Community association officers and directors have a fiduciary relationship to the owners of homes or units in their community. Typically, this relationship is understood as officers and directors having the obligation to act in the best interests of the association and to refrain from obtaining or accepting personal benefits at […]
