It’s that time of year again — number crunching time. Time to figure out if everyone is going to be paying a little more next year in their monthly or quarterly assessments. Here are some things to keep in mind: In a condo — when the budget is mailed to the owners, the budget must…
Author: admin
CAN YOUR ASSOCIATION BORROW MONEY?
Each year your condo association or HOA is required to pass an annual budget that in theory should pay all of the bills of the association. The statutes require this. Then a storm hits, or balconies start deteriorating and many Associations suddenly find themselves in desperate need to repair the common areas with no reserve…
THANK YOU FLORIDA LEGISLATURE
Every survey seems to confirm that people are simply fed up with politics and their elected politicians. Approval ratings have never been lower. Compromise is not an option and stalemate is the new norm. Perhaps until now. This year, at least as far as the few million owners in homeowner associations go, instead of criticism,…
WHO CAN GET DISCIPLINED AND WHY?
Let’s pretend that we’re taking a law school exam today. I’ll give the fact pattern and look for the answers from you. Facts: The Cheatem Blind Condominium needs a new roof. With no vote of its Board, directors Sam Shyster and Carlos Crook execute a contract with Carlos’ own roofing company. The condominium attorney, David…
ONE BOARD'S OBSSESSION WITH GARBAGE CANS
Let’s do the blog a little differently this week. Before reading on, click here and watch this report and then come back: http://www.clickorlando.com/news/kissimmee-hoa-walks-off-with-residents-trash-bins/-/1637132/21985458/-/66by62z/-/index.html Now that you watched the news report, I would love to get your thoughts. Here’s mine. These garbage cans were stolen from people’s property. Period. The association keeps justifying this bizarre move…
BROWARD'S NEW ORDINANCE
I don’t know if any of you heard yet, but a new Florida law has been passed that says: Public schools are no longer under an obligation to accept your children. Hospitals are under no obligation to treat you or your family medically. Florida business establishments can refuse entry to you and your family;…
BE CAREFUL C.A.M.S
Licensed professions in Florida each have their own set of rules that licensees are required to follow. For example, lawyers are required to abide by The Rules Regulating the Florida Bar. Community association managers also have rules to abide by and can be subject to discipline for doing any of the following: 1. Violating Florida Statute…
IT'S BACK TO SCHOOL TIME
It’s September. Day camp is over for the kids. It’s starting to get dark a little earlier each day and the brutal summer heat is not as bad as it was a few weeks ago. This can only mean one thing……..it’s time to go back to school. I’m not talking about the kids. I’m talking…
IT’S BACK TO SCHOOL TIME
It’s the end of the summer. Millions of kids across our state have to suck it up and return to school. And if the kids have to endure school for the next ten months, all of you can endure a measly three hours. I’m talking of course about Condo and HOA Board Certification. There’s a…
LABOR DAY --- who need it
It’s Labor Day and condo President Esa Nomyjob, has the day off from work. She gets to stay home from work and simply enjoy all the wonderful amenities her condo has to offer. It’s well deserved. The day starts off though with a call from Willie Winer, that the upstairs neighbor has apparently let…