Q: As a unit owner, I have come across a provision in our condominium documents that is unclear about maintenance responsibilities. This ambiguity has sparked different interpretations, resulting in disagreements. What is the best way to clarify this provision and resolve the disagreements that stem from it within our community? […]
For more episodes of Take It To The Board, click here! Documenting the condition of your association property has become crucial to comply with new legal requirements as well as to maximize your insurance claims post casualty. Transparency, accessibility, and digital organization also play the critical role of helping to […]
News of a “condo blacklist” is making waves across South Florida, particularly among condo owners. America’s most prominent mortgage firm, Fannie-Mae’s alleged confidential blacklist includes hundreds of Florida condos that are ineligible for mortgage financing. The blacklist is based on issues such as inadequate or insufficient insurance coverage, deferred maintenance […]
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 […]
