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This is a story about John and Jane. John lives in a condominium in Miami and Jane lines in an H.O.A. in Central Florida. Election season is approaching quickly in both of their communities. While it may seem at first glance that all things are equal…….that is certainly not the case. The election in John’s…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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;…

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 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 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…