Q: My homeowners’ association has maintenance access easements over certain areas across the lots adjacent to a pond. Does this mean that all homeowners’ association owners/members are allowed to walk over these access easements to access the pond? (D.P., via e-mail) A: It depends upon the language of the grant […]
Q: I live in a condominium and want to know if there is a state statute that limits the number of units that can be rented in a condominium or can the owners establish such a limit? (R.B., via e-mail) A: Chapter 718 of the Florida Condominium Act (“Act”) does […]
Q: What steps can my homeowners’ association take to control speeding on our community’s roads? (A.G., via e-mail) A: A number of issues are at play here. For example, what speed measuring devices are being used, if any, what enforcement measures does the association have, how are the association’s roadways […]
Community Update – September 2020
09.30.2020
Can you believe it’s autumn already? National and local elections are fast approaching and the chatter about whether or not political signs should be permitted in private residential communities is building. We delve into this issue as well as discuss how to keep your HOA director elections, which are also […]
Q: My homeowners’ association is considering amendments to its governing documents. A question has come up concerning what membership vote is required to amend the documents. Can you please advise? (G.R., via e-mail) A: There is no one size fits all answer concerning what vote is required to amend a […]
