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Tips for Discussing Assessment Increases with HOA Members
If there’s one area sure to stir up a heated conversation within Florida HOA communities, it’s a discussion of dues and assessments. While we all want nice services and amenities, none of us wants our costs to rise. But at a certain point, the rubber will meet the...
Year-round Emergency Preparedness for Florida Condo Communities
Here in Florida, when we think of natural disasters, we think of hurricanes, but there are many circumstances in which your condo association needs to be prepared. Making an emergency response plan (ERP) and budging appropriately for it is a best practice all Miami...
How to Amend Your HOA’s Governing Documents in Florida
Making changes to your Florida HOA’s governing documents is a process, and it’s imperative that you abide by all rules and regulations when doing so. Association documents like declarations and bylaws are legal documents. You can’t just change them willy nilly. If the...
Running for Your HOA Board in Florida? Here’s What to Know
Running for your condo or homeowners' association board in Florida is a great way to actively participate in your community's decision-making processes. If you’re ready to make a run for it, here are some things to know to help you prepare a successful campaign and...
Estimating Your Reserves: How Much Does Your HOA Need to Save?
Keeping an emergency fund adequately supplied is a best practice for all homeowners, and the same is true for condo associations. Although an HOA’s reserve funds only go toward the repair and replacement of common elements rather than individual upgrades, their...
Competitive Bidding Requirements: What to Your HOA Needs to Know When Soliciting Bids from Vendors
Maintaining safe and habitable condominium associations requires ongoing efforts - and money. To comply with legal requirements like the 40-year recertification process, many Florida condo communities will need to solicit competitive bids to complete structural work...
What to Look for When Reviewing HOA Financial Statements
Your condominium association’s annual budget should be highly informed by your HOA’s financial statements. Keeping close watch over the association’s financial health will tell you how well the board of directors is doing in managing the HOA’s income and expenses and...
Can Owners Approve or Reject a Condo Association Budget in Florida?
The annual budget for condominium associations and HOAs impacts all unit owners, but do all owners have a say in whether or not the proposed budget gets approved? The answer will depend on your association’s bylaws and governing documents, but for most HOAs in...
Can a Husband and Wife Serve on an HOA Board in Florida?
This is a common question Florida property owners who live in an HOA community have - can a husband and wife or co-owners of the same unit both serve on their association’s board of directors? The answer is generally “no,” although there is an asterisk to that “no.”...
Can an HOA in Florida Sue a Homeowner?
Condo associations in Florida are each governed by their own set of rules and regulations. These can be found in the HOA’s CC&Rs and bylaws. In addition to the association’s rules, the HOA and its members must also abide by Florida community law. When these rules...
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