What if there is a leak in the unit; whose insurance covers the damage?
There are usually three parties to this type of situation: 1) the owner who caused the leak; 2) the other owners damaged by the …
Who May Run for the Board?
Can a non-owner be a Board member in a Condominium?
Every year this question comes up in one form or another. In some cases, it is a spouse who is not on the deed who wants to be …
Borrowing Money
As one of a handful of Becker attorneys who assists condominiums, cooperatives, and homeowners associations in obtaining bank loans on a regular basis, I’ve noted a few mistakes that boards make when deciding to obtain a loan.
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Who Can Be A Condominium Board Member?
Can a non-owner be a Board member in a condominium?
Every year this question comes up in one form or another. In some cases, it is a spouse who is not on the deed who wants …
Borrowing Money
We have been receiving a number of loan requests. Even though we’ve done articles in this forum regarding association borrowing in the past, there are some issues that keep reoccurring.
Do not start the borrowing process without …
Special Assessments
There are very specific statutory requirements for levying a special assessment in a condominium.
Your governing documents must be reviewed to determine who votes on the special assessment (Board, membership, or both), and the notice period for the …
Are “55 and Older” Communities Still In Demand? What Must Be Done to Preserve Your Senior Lifestyle? An Engaging Discussion with Mark Friedman, Becker & Poliakoff
This week, Becker Shareholder Mark D. Friedman, who provides legal counsel to condominium, homeowner and cooperative associations, sits down with Donna DiMaggio Berger to discuss “Housing for Older Persons” communities including …
The 2023 Season is Upon Us. Time to Think about Elections
A new season means a new annual meeting and election. In condominiums and cooperative associations there are two components: the election of directors and the annual meeting. Most think of them as one and the same, but they really are …
Why Can’t We…
Unit owners often move from private homes and do not understand that the condominium form of ownership in Florida is somewhat unique. In many instances some individual liberties must be curtailed for the good of the community as a whole. …
Election Season is Upon Us!
For condominiums and cooperatives there are a few statutory election guideposts that start with the numbers 60, 40, 35 and 14*.
Sixty (60) days prior to your annual meeting election the first notice must be sent to all …