In 2017, the Florida Legislature passed a law which stated that condominium directors could not serve more than 4 consecutive 2-year terms, essentially creating an 8-year term limit.
The obvious immediate question was whether this law would be …
Donna DiMaggio Berger Appears on Money Matters Top Tips Podcast
Shareholder Donna DiMaggio Berger appeared on the Money Matters Top Tips Podcast with host Adam Torres. During this guest spot, she speaks to her vast experience including how she knew she wanted to become an attorney, how she …
Hurricane Shutter Law Explored
Q: A friend of mine owns a townhome in a coastal community in Florida. He asked the HOA board if they can come up with a storm shutter policy under Florida Statute 718.113. The board replied that the HOA …
“How to stop the erosion of civility in community associations,” Sun Sentinel
Raised voices, reddened faces and angry gestures. You might think you are watching a Congressional hearing on C-SPAN, but you are at your community’s board meeting.
The erosion of civility in our …
Decoding Municipal Code Violations
Have you received a letter from your City stating that you are in violation of their Code? It can cause much anxiety, especially as the letter may not be written in a way that makes sense. It probably also mentions …
Condominium Associations Can Borrow Money
Q: My condominium association board recently said it is considering replacing all of the roofs on our buildings and taking out a big loan pay for it. Don’t unit owners have to vote on this? (M.M, via e-mail) …
Quorum and Amendment Vote Different
Q: There has been confusion in my homeowners’ association regarding the vote required to approve amendments. We understand that the law states that the quorum for a members’ meeting cannot exceed 30% of the membership. However, our documents state …
Premises Liability for Failure to Enforce
There are two recent cases of which community association boards should be particularly aware of. Both cases involved residents who were injured by third parties but who filed suit against their association claiming that the association was also partly responsible …
What Can a Board Do about a Rude Officer or Director?
Most community association governing documents as well as applicable corporate statutes grant the board the right to appoint and remove officers. This is important when an officer proves to be prone to bad/rude behavior. The board likely has the right …
Does This Alteration to the Condominium Require Membership Approval?
A “material alteration or addition” is one that “palpably or perceptively var[ies] or change[s] the form, shape, elements, or specifications of a building in such a manner as to appreciably affect or influence its function, use, or appearance.” Sterling …