Living in an HOA means living in your own tiny governed community. It’s a community within a community within a county and a state (and so on) – you can think of it almost like a stack of nesting dolls. And while each association has its own unique set of...
Legislation impacting Florida condo associations is always in flux. New laws are frequently adopted, and it’s the HOA board members’ responsibility to stay up-to-date. For this and other reasons, it can be prudent to keep an HOA attorney on retainer to ensure...
Prevention is the best medicine for your health and your HOA. Condo associations in Florida are subject to numerous legal requirements and the opportunities for risk abound. Fortunately, by taking proactive steps, HOAs can prevent many issues from even...
Miami condo associations can bump into all kinds of legal trouble without even knowing there’s an issue…until it’s too late. Seemingly small issues blow up into expensive litigation, unexpected financial challenges lead to dues delinquency, and a host of other...
Condo associations run much like any other government entity or business organization. While they have their own set of rules and regulations that must be followed, they must also abide by local, state and federal law. That’s a lot of laws to keep track of! To comply...
Misconceptions about HOA dues abound. Even Floridians who have lived in HOA communities for years still hang on to ill-conceived ideas about assessment increases. Whether you’re addressing long-standing members of the community or new unit owners who just closed...