Year: 2020

The three bloggers always take the last two weeks off of the air. After writing 50 weeks of columns, a two week break is well deserved. This year the Covid crisis cause us to write about things that we never thought we would have to write about and hopefully will not have to write about…

This is the time of year when I’m at my busiest, typically running from annual meeting to annual meeting.  So, what is supposed to occur at the annual meeting?  Often times the answer is right there in your bylaws.  The agenda is already prepared for you.  Just properly notice the meeting and follow the agenda.…

Hard to believe that in two weeks it’s going to be 2020. Weren’t we all just worrying about Y2K? Was that really 20 years ago? Time flies when you’re having fun, and that is exactly what all three of us have each and every week when we get the opportunity to blog about new topics…

While the nation’s election may be over, the elections in your community associations are just about ready to get started. So, here are some things to know…… In a condo, you don’t need a quorum of owners in attendance at the annual meeting in order to have the election. As long as 20% of the…

The question of whether or not an association may deny a proposed renter who seeks to live in a community may depend upon where the condominium of HOA is located.  To simplify, Section 8 Housing is a government program that helps pay the rent for a family that can’t afford it.  The government pays the…

So, tomorrow is a pretty big day in this country. It’s Trump v. Biden. The control of The Senate and The House of Representatives is at stake as well. The direction of the country may dramatically change. Or, it may stay the course. Some will be happy about the outcome and the other half won’t.…

Talk about beating a dead horse.  I have been asked over and over and over again, by unit owners all across the state if: They are entitled to a refund at the end of the year or; They can currently withhold portions of their monthly assessment,     because the pool, restaurant, club, spa, gym,…

So you hire a professional management company and leave it to them to run the place.  What can go wrong?  Well, as lawyers, we are trained to think that everything can go wrong. Board members and managers are both human.  Mistakes can be made by anyone.  You may not believe this, but even lawyers make…

No matter who you’re voting for in November, there is no doubt that the eyes of the nation are on Florida.  Some of you might be eager put up your lawn signs or even signs in your window.  But before you do………. by choosing to move into a condo or an HOA, know that you…

As Rafael will tell you later this week, management companies will start working on the 2021 budget for your association when summer comes to an end.  Remember, even in condos where reserves are despised, hated, frowned up and scorned, your budget must still include a reserve analysis, like it or not.   Florida condominium law…