Most condominium unit owners may think that limited common elements are those areas outside the condominium unit that are part of the common elements, but which are used only by a specific unit owner. However, the Florida Condominium Act defines “limited common elements” as “those common elements which are reserved […]
Community Associations have an obligation to enforce their governing documents. However, that obligation does not extend to policing, mediating, or resolving disputes between owners, without a corresponding covenant violation. Associations have an obligation to all owners of the community to do what is in the best interest of all owners, […]
Incidental Damage Clauses
There are times when an association must damage a unit or units in order to maintain or repair the common elements. For example, if repairs must be made to a common element water trunk pipe, an association may have to access the pipe by tearing though some portion of a […]
Our board wants to adopt a budget that includes a contingency fund. – “Can They Do That?” Becker Shareholder Kenneth S. Direktor discusses in a brand new episode! When it comes to association rules and bylaws, there seem to be more questions than answers. Becker’s video series, “Can They Do […]
So You Want to Be a Real Estate Agent
During my 26 years practicing real estate law, and with over ten thousand real estate closings under my belt, I have seen my share of real estate agents. Some great. Others, not so much. The great ones, however, all share the same traits, and, in my opinion, it is these […]