The Educator May 22, 2013
Keep it secret Rules on member's privacy and more information on pets in community associations.... Read More »
Monthly Archives: May 2013
Q&A – Meetings by Phone
Q. Is there anything in the statutes that do not allow for owners of condos to attend board meetings by phone. I know Directors can attend by phone. ... Read More »
Q&A – Lawsuit Confidentiality
Q. The condominium that I live in has several lawsuits pending and the board is holding a closed meeting with the attorney to discuss strategy. As a u... Read More »
The Educator May 8, 2013
Can a Member Really Say That at a Board Meeting? Rules on how people can address their board of directors, and updates HB 7119 and HB 73.... Read More »
Q&A – Number of Licensees
Q. Is there any reason why more than one person needs to have a license? A. Questions over licensing relate to the individual and not to the Associ... Read More »
Q&A – Proxies
Q. When sending out a "limited proxy" is it always necessary to include the option of a "general proxy" too? A. Differing opinions exist about th... Read More »
The Educator April 24, 2013
Is Everybody in Your Firm Licensed Who Should Be? License requirements and updates SB 580 and 436.... Read More »
Q&A – Maintenance
Q. What happens in the event of foundation issues and the slab cracks causing damage to the interior walls, etc.? Also, who is responsible for the w... Read More »
Q&A – Documents vs Statute
Q. A water heater leaked and damaged a couple of condos. Please read the copy of our condo documents attached. Would the statute or the condo document... Read More »
Q&A – Smoking in Common Areas
Q. Is smoking allowed at our swimming pools? Our documents are silent. We are a private HOA and have 7 pools. A. The Florida Clean Indoor Air Act a... Read More »