Q: When a homeowners’ association holds an open board meeting, do they have the right to restrict that meeting to virtual attendance by homeowners, or should the meeting be open to homeowners to attend in person as well? (P.T., …
Retaking the Right to Enforce: Explaining the Chattel Shipping Process
Generally speaking, an Association may lose its right to enforce its Governing/Condominium Documents if it does so inconsistently, unevenly, or arbitrarily. This is a concept known as “selective enforcement” and is shown when there are instances of similar violations, of …
Don’t Let Your Covenants and Restrictions Expire, Be Sure to Preserve
The Marketable Record Title Act (“MRTA”) is set forth in Chapter 712, Florida Statutes, and provides that interests in real property are extinguished after thirty (30) years, with limited exceptions, unless preserved through compliance with Chapter 712. MRTA generally does …
Association Security Liability Questioned
Q: My condominium association recently hired a security service to post guards at our gated community’s entrance and patrol the grounds. The board’s goal in hiring them was to address owners’ concerns about the rising number of crimes in …
Beyond the Boardroom: Eastern Medicine for Western Problems, with Dr Tai Johnson
Life in community associations can feel like a pressure cooker—board members navigating tough calls, homeowners facing surprise assessments, and industry professionals managing nonstop demands. The common thread? Stress. In this week’s Take It To The Board podcast, host …
Condo Board Spending Limits Examined
Q: I was unable to find any information on spending limits in our condominium documents for discretionary projects not included in the budget. I also did not find a process in place for presenting these projects to owners for …
Preserving Government Documents Questioned
Q: In the back of my mind, I recall the board, about 10 years ago, filed some sort of “affirmation” of the governing documents. I cannot seem to find the law that tells how often this happens. Is it every …
Take It To The Board’s 100th Episode Milestone— From Building Castle Group to Industry Icon: A Conversation with James Donnelly
In this special 100th episode of Take It To The Board, we’re excited to welcome back our very first guest, James Donnelly. When host Donna DiMaggio Berger first sat down with James …
HOA Material Alteration Procedures Questioned
Q: Our HOA has been searching for information regarding the percentage required for votes to make changes to common areas when the covenants are silent. Our documents require a two-thirds vote of members for amendments to governing documents, but nothing …
Project Delay Causing Frustration
Q: My HOA collected 300 dollars to build a community dock that was voted on by the owners. There are apparently issues getting a permit, but the information is vague. How long can an association hold homeowners’ money? I …