Kickbacks might be easy to define, but sometimes in the day-to-day of work transactions, they can be difficult to spot.
“It’s generally receiving something of value in exchange for getting a contract or a better deal and pocketing …
HOA Proxy Elections Permissible
Q: Are owners allowed to use proxies to vote at a meeting in a homeowners’ association and what is required for a proxy? (S.T., via e-mail) …
Changing Tile a Material Alteration?
Q: My condominium is thinking about changing the floors in the entrance area and lobbies from ceramic tile to granite tile. Would changing the flooring tiles be considered a material alteration requiring approval of the members? W.D. …
In-Law’s Right to Serve on Board Questioned
Q: One of our HOA board members does not own the house he lives in, his parents in-law own it. Our documents state you must be a member of the association to serve on the board. He has given management …
Webinar: Navigating the Special Assessment Minefield
Many associations are looking to undertake major renovation and repair projects in 2022 and special assessments will be needed in many cases to fund those projects. Our webinar will answer your questions about the process your board must follow to levy …
Unpaid Fines Can Have Consequences
Q: What happens is I refuse to pay a fine for violating the association’s governing documents? (R.N., via e-mail) …
Association Usually Responsible for Structural Maintenance
Q: The foundation under my condominium’s sliding glass door has heaved which prevents me from opening the doors. My condominium manager says that I am responsible for taking out the slider door frame and grinding down the foundation cement. Am I …
Comcast of Florida LP v. L’Ambiance Beach Condominium Association, Inc.
The ability for condominium associations to terminate certain contracts using a statutory procedure is at the heart of THIS CASE. In 2002, Comcast of Florida, L.P. (“Comcast”) entered into an agreement with the condominium developer (on behalf of the Association) …
Budget Adoption Deadline?
Q: The manager of my condominium mentioned at a board meeting that there is a new deadline in Florida to adopt the budget. What is this new deadline and what happens if the board blows this deadline? C.S. …
Are Reserves Still Mandatory for Homeowners’ Associations?
There were several revisions to Chapter 720, which went into effect July 1, 2021. One of these revisions was to Section 720.303(6)(c) and (d), Florida Statutes. The revisions to this Section now provide, in part:
- An association …