In many community associations, voter apathy is a real issue with members not returning proxies and not attending meetings. This does not only impact elections, but also other membership votes, such as amending the governing documents and voting on material alterations. Simplifying the voting process for owners can go a long way […]
Come gather ‘round people Wherever you roam And admit that the waters Around you have grown And accept it that soon You’ll be drenched to the bone If your time to you is worth savin’ And you better start swimmin’ or you’ll sink like a stone For the times they […]
Q: What is the penalty, if any, for a Florida condo association that refuses to adopt hurricane protection specifications? We have none and there is no interest in doing so. Seems to fall into “they won’t find out about us.” (D.N., via e-mail) A: The Florida Condominium Act was amended […]
For more episodes of Take It To The Board, click here! Everyone knows that boards and management are the decision makers in community associations—but what’s it like to be on the receiving end of those choices? In this week’s episode of Take It To The Board, host Donna DiMaggio Berger flips the script […]
Q: What are the powers and duties of a condominium association in Florida regarding unit repair and reconstruction to treat mold after a hurricane? (L.N., via e-mail) A: Like many legal issues, “it depends.” Mold has been a scary word in association operations over the past couple of decades, primarily […]
