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Tips for Overcoming Mistrust and Distrust in Your HOA
Of the many challenges facing Florida condo associations, one issue that runs deep for many is a palpable mistrust or distrust of the board. There is often skepticism about board decisions in part because of poor communication or transparency issues, and this...
Doubling Down on Your Board’s Commitment to Transparency
Condo association board members in Florida have major responsibilities. They are leading multi-million dollar non-profit organizations and are doing so in a voluntary capacity. If you sit on your HOA’s board, you likely feel the pressure of this role. In addition to...
When is it Time to Review Your HOA’s Insurance Policy?
As you know, rising insurance premiums are impacting all property owners in Florida, including condo associations. Increase after increase… after increase… can make it extremely challenging for HOAs to balance their budgets. Regularly reviewing your...
Steps to Take When Amending Your Association’s Governing Documents
During the formation of a Florida condo association, CC&Rs, bylaws and other association documents are developed. But times change and often there are valid reasons to propose amendments to an HOA’s governing documents. If your association finds itself at such a...
What to Know About Enforcing HOA Rules and Regulations
There are rules… and then there is enforcement. While making the rules is one thing, it can be a whole other challenge to effectively enforce them. Yet enforcing HOA governing documents, including its CC&Rs, bylaws, and other rules and regulations, is crucial for...
What is the Hierarchy of Governance for Florida HOAs?
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 CC&Rs,...
Florida Legislation Affecting HOAs: What You Need to Know
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 ongoing...
Risk Mitigation 101: How Condo Associations Can Proactively Protect Themselves with Legal Counsel
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...
5 Ways an HOA Attorney Adds Value to Your Community
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...
Why Every Florida Condo Association Should Have an Attorney on Retainer
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...
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