Month: October 2012

Last week, I received an e-mail from someone who was complaining that her HOA was using the voting and election procedures required by the condominium statute, instead of the HOA statute.  In other words, using the Florida Statute 718 laws instead of Florida Statute 720.  She wanted to know if this was O.K., since the…

I’m hoping that after reading this column today, those of you who live in an HOA will forward some of these concerns to your local Senator or House Member, because I don’t even think they are aware of just how bad the HOA statute is and how condominium owners have far greater protections under the…

Each week, Jan, Darlys and I  agree on a new topic to blog about.  This week, Jan suggested that we blog about gates and fences.  My first thought was……..how much can I possibly write about gates and fences?  What comment can I make about a gate or a fence that would make the reader care…

The amount of hats that a community association manager often has to wear is amazing. Simultaneously, he or she needs to serve as the number cruncher, interior designer, police man, collection agency, master of ceremonies, complaint department, tech expert, unit owner liason and of course chief cook and bottle washer.  All the while performing each…