Month: July 2014

You look around the world and see that bombs are falling in neighborhoods throughout the Middle East, violent demonstrations are happening in European countries and tornadoes and floods seems to be destroying towns across the United States.  Those are difficult problems to live with day in and day out. So here we are in Florida.…

Listeners of our Condo Craze and HOAs radio show know that we just discussed a new law for condominium associations that lets directors communicate, but not vote, by e-mail. On its face, I don’t find it objectionable that directors can communicate by e-mail.  Of course board members need to exchange ideas, thoughts and concerns and…

It seems like the biggest issue today for community associations is whether or not “no-pet” communities have the authority to question individuals that request exemptions, so they can reside with animals that are medically necessary. Before we get into the authority of associations, it’s important that you understand the definitions of some of the terms,…

There was lots of news last week about Lebron James coming back home to Cleveland.  Well….Lebron isn’t the only person coming back home.  It’s happening in alarming numbers.  College graduates, graduate school graduates and even some with professional licenses and degrees are returning home to their parents in record numbers.  They are quickly learning that…

Last week we blogged about how apathy can harm a community in many different ways.  Everyone’s comments were great.  This week I want to take the conversation in the opposite direction.  Is it a good idea for the Board or community to be zealous or perhaps overly zealous in enforcing the governing documents and/or creating…