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Condo Association Board Members’ Duties and Responsibilities in Florida
Condo associations in Florida are governed by a board of directors. Members of the board are elected from within their community and serve in a voluntary capacity. Their responsibilities are many, including managing and maintaining the community's common areas, overseeing the budget, enforcing rules and regulations, and making decisions on behalf of the association. As... read more
Understanding Florida’s Condominium Act: An Overview
The Florida Condominium Act is defined in Fla. Stat. §718. Composed of seven parts, the Act sets forth the laws that govern the formation, operation, management and regulation of all condo associations in Florida. Whether you own or plan to own a condo in Florida, it's essential to understand the basics of this Act to protect... read more
How Frequently Should Your Florida HOA Review Its Insurance Coverage?
The onset of hurricane season is always a good reminder for condo associations in South Florida to review their insurance coverage. As we all know, here in Florida the insurance industry is complex and ever-changing. Many insurance companies have left the state entirely due to insolvency. The increased storm impact hitting the state combined with the use... read more
Tips for Improving Your Miami Condo Association’s Security
One of the benefits of living in a condo association is being able to pool resources for the shared enjoyment of the entire community. Amenities like tennis courts, pools and fitness centers are features many HOA residents in Florida enjoy. Another perhaps less glamorous, yet no less important amenity that still greatly benefits condo owners... read more
5 Areas to Include in Your Condo Association Maintenance Plan
Condo maintenance is one of those agenda items that seems to make an appearance at nearly every board meeting. If it’s not a project your association recently finished, it’s likely a discussion about future improvement projects. Though often not fun (and sometimes quite expensive), maintenance is the key to sustaining - and growing - property... read more
Is Your HOA Hurricane Ready?
Hurricane season is something we need to be thinking about year-round in Florida, but with storm season upon us, now is the time condo associations throughout Miami-Dade need to act. Dig out your hurricane action plans, review your HOA’s policies and procedures, and start preparing for this year’s storm season. A Hurricane Action Plan for Condo Associations... read more
To Intervene or Not to Intervene? What’s the Role of Condo Associations in Resolving Disputes Between Owners?
Disagreements are a part of life, and condo associations are certainly not immune to them. So it’s often no surprise when a small scuffle or skirmish between neighbors escalates into a full-on dispute. The challenge for condo association board members, however, is knowing when the association needs to be involved, especially if it’s a conflict... read more
How to Remove a Condo Board Member in Florida
Serving on a condo association’s board is hard work. Not everyone is up for the challenge and responsibilities. Sometimes, for a variety of reasons, not all board members end up passing muster when it comes to fulfilling the roles and responsibilities they were elected to do. Maybe they just never show up to board meetings... read more