Month: October 2020

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…

Unfortunately, it looks as if we will still need to social distance when it’s time for our annual elections.  So how do we do this practically? In a condominium, it’s much easier than an HOA to run the election with social distancing because the procedures allow for mail-in ballots.  The association must still have an…

New Florida Statute 760.27 defines “Emotional support animal” as an animal that does not require training to do work, perform tasks, provide assistance, or provide therapeutic emotional support by virtue of its presence which alleviates one or more identified symptoms or effects of a persons disability.”   So……..yet another owner or renter wants an emotional…

After living at Peaceful Paradise Condominium for 10 years and minding her own business, Darlys Dogooder decides that she hasn’t done enough volunteer work in her life and chooses to become a Board member.  In fact, Darlys goes on to be a role model board member, devoting countless hours to her condominium, but today being…