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Your Condo or HOA is Over-Budget. Now What?
First, do not panic. Having a discrepancy between the estimated expenses and the actual expenditures is not an unusual situation for an association board to find itself in. This can be caused by a lack of planning – something to be addressed at the next annual meeting...
Can an HOA or Condo Board Take Action Without Meeting?
Florida statutes do not prevent association boards from taking action without a formal meeting. However, that doesn’t mean your association has the ability to do so under its own bylaws. Why would a board want to act without meeting? Making arrangements for a special...
4 Situations You May Need to Consult a Lawyer for Your Condo or HOA Board
Knowing when to call in expert help can make all the difference in the outcome of a situation. When it comes to legal help, it could be the deciding factor in whether you spend extra money and valuable time in court at some point. As a rule, if you think you might...
Running for The Board in Your HOA: What You Need to Know
Congratulations! You’ve decided to run for the board in your association. It’s an important role with important responsibilities! Now what? It can be daunting, but don’t be discouraged. I’ll help you wade through the details. Let’s Get Started The first step...
5 Tips For Planning Next Year’s Condo Association Budget
Budgets for homeowner's associations (HOA) should be updated regularly, typically on an annual basis. A well-planned homeowner's association budget can help you forecast the cost of maintaining common areas of the neighborhood as well as cover expenses...
Special Assessment versus Condo Termination – Laying out the options
Most condo owners who live in a condo that requires a special assessment are faced with a dilemma. Should they pay the special assessment for the repairs that are scheduled to be made to the building? Or, should they vote to have the condo terminated, and have their...
What is a Special Assessment in Florida?
A special assessment is a charge imposed by an HOA on its members for a specific purpose, such as capital improvements or repairs and maintenance. Special assessments are typically levied in addition to the regular monthly or annual assessment. Special assessments are...
Major Rehabs and Special Assessments with Your Association
Anytime maintenance is deferred, it improves a Condo Association’s cash flow in the immediate term. There are times when this is extremely valuable and necessary, but it does not eliminate the required maintenance from happening sometime in the near future. Often,...
Condo Associations & Condo Terminations – What You Need to Know
Condo terminations are usually a complicated and stressful situation to navigate. There is a sour taste in many long-term condo owners’ mouths from the termination attempts in the aftermath of the Global Financial Crisis of 2008-9 when vacant condos led some...
How Do I Change My CC&Rs in Florida?
CC&Rs aren’t meant to stay relevant forever – as society evolves, so do HOA laws. If and when your board decides to change or amend an existing bylaw, you will need to ensure it’s done properly and is legally compliant. Because declarations and bylaws are...
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