Category: Ask Fred

What’s in a name?

Be sure that your corporation doesn’t violate the legal requirements for the name it uses. Dear Fred, I am forming a new corporation in Florida.  ... Read More »

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Question about Application Fees

Hi Mr. Gray, We are a local Condominium Association, and have a question about application fees.  We have been charging an application / background ... Read More »

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What is RESPA?

Question:  Can you provide a description of RESPA that we real estate agents could possibly use to explain it to our clients? Answer:  RESPA, or th... Read More »

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Electronic Membership Voting

Membership voting via an electronic or online system should increase voter turnout and make the process easier, but make sure you follow the rules for... Read More »

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A subtle difference in wording is a huge difference in meaning

Question: Could you please explain the difference between a registered contractor and a certified contractor? Answer: Section 489.105(8), F.S., state... Read More »

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Is a Special Meeting Required?

Dear Fred, 718.112(2)(1) and 718.1085 requires that the condo associations be retrofitted for fire sprinklers. My question is two part. 1.  is a spe... Read More »

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Don’t forget… you can ASK FRED anytime!

Fred's here to answer any of your questions about Florida laws, statutes, rules and codes as they pertain to Community Association Management.  He's ... Read More »

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Q & A

Hello Fred,  I am a property manager. My community is a phase community with the last developer and last phase under way at this time.  The Board ha... Read More »

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