Term Limits Continue to Cause Confusion
Q: The president of our condominium association has been a board member for over 10 years. He just put his name in to run again. Many people are content to let this person run things. I think changes need …
Term Limits in Bylaws Trump Statute
Q: I am writing regarding your recent series of articles on the new condominium legislation.
You have stated that the new law imposes term limits of eight years. Our current bylaws impose
a …
State Changes Barbecue Grill Rules
Q: Has the law been changed to allow grilling on condominium balconies? (J.S. via e-mail)
- Yes. The Sixth Edition of the Florida Fire Prevention Code, effective December 31, 2017, permits the use …
Fining Committee Not a Rubber Stamp
Q: I am on the fining committee of our association. The management company expects us to “rubber stamp” every proposed fine, but that is not always our desire. We would like to correct behavior and are not in …
Do Fines Really Work?
Imposing fines may indeed be an inexpensive alternative to filing lawsuits or arbitration petitions but does it actually help in curing violations or deterring owners from violating the association’s use restrictions?
Broward County Issues Warning About Recycling Scam
Broward County’s Permitting, Licensing and Consumer Protection Division issued a warning to residents not to be misled if they receive a letter from “National Department of Renewable Resources”.