Question: I recently read one of your prior columns discussing the process for a condominium association to impose a special assessment and you stated that once an assessment has been levied, the Association should send out a notice …
Can Homeowners’ Association Board Restrict Fences?
Question: My homeowners’ association board of directors sent out a new set of guidelines that they intend to adopt. There are a number of provisions that limit what an owner may do with their private property. For example, …
New Laws Generate More Questions…
Question: Your recent column regarding the new laws stated that associations with websites must post their “estoppel certificate” information on the website. If the association currently has a website available to its members only, does it need to …
New Laws Can Cause Confusion
Question: I read your recent column regarding the new Florida statutes. I am the manager of a homeowners’ association. The maintenance man and I each have a debit card in the association’s name for purchases of materials, emergency …
Review of Legislation continues – Part 5
2017 Legislation Changes Financial Reporting Requirements
Today’s column is the final installment of our annual review of legislation affecting Florida community associations.
In prior columns, we reviewed Senate Bill 398 dealing with “estoppel certificates,” and House Bill 1237 …
Review of Legislation continues – Part 4
2017 Statute Changes Impose New Conflict Of Interest Rules
Today’s column is the fourth installment of our annual review of legislation affecting community associations.
So far, we have reviewed Senate Bill 398, dealing with “estoppel certificates,” and parts …
Review of New Legislation Continues – Part 3
Today’s column is the third installment of our annual review of community association legislation. In the first two installments, we covered the requirements for “estoppel certificates.” Today, we will look at House Bill 1237, which contains some significant changes. HB …
Condominium Documents Should be Kept Current
Question: I recently purchased a condominium unit and was given a copy of the condominium documents. The documents I was given are over 40 years old. When I asked the association about this, I was told that the …
Complaint Letters Are Part of Association’s Official Record
Question: I live in a condominium and recently sent a letter to the manager complaining about the occupants of a neighboring unit. When the owner of the unit found out that someone complained, they asked for a copy …
Review of New Legislature Continues – Part 2
Last week, we began our annual review of legislation affecting Florida’s community associations. This week we continue our review of SB 398, the new law regarding “estoppel certificates,” the form associations have to complete for unit or parcel closings.
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