If you are new to your community’s board of directors, thank you for agreeing to serve in this capacity. You will learn that the “job” can be both thankless and fulfilling at different times and for different reasons. The first thing you will need to do is to ensure that […]
Congratulations to Yolanda Cash Jackson, Mario Bailey and our entire lobbying team in Tallahassee! With Gov. Rick Scott poised to sign a bill that will lead to a statue of civil-rights leader and educator Mary McLeod Bethune replacing the likeness of a Confederate general as a representative of Florida in the […]
Q: A resident is demanding copies of attorney invoices, but aren’t these subject to the attorney-client privilege? A: The simple answer is: it depends. While “it depends” is not the most satisfyingly complete answer, owners generally have a right to see our invoices. However, when an invoice pertains to or contains attorney-client […]
Fining Committee Not a Rubber Stamp
Many community associations face substantial budgetary shortfalls on a yearly basis. As such, the use of volunteer labor may look like an attractive proposition to some associations. While saving money should be of paramount importance, not all free glitter is gold. In fact, relying on volunteer help may expose a […]