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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...
Tips for Encouraging HOA Community Engagement
Board members do a lot of the heavy lifting in their condo associations. The role can be stressful, and the burden of all the responsibility can feel overwhelming. One way to share some of this load is to rally the community for support. When HOA members are...
How to Plan for Aging Infrastructure in Your HOA
As Florida HOAs age, so does their infrastructure. To that end, HOAs need to have a plan for how they will address both ongoing maintenance needs as well as larger infrastructure improvements. This is not only because budget planning for aging infrastructure is a best...
Challenges Facing Florida HOAs (& How an Attorney Can Help Solve Them)
Florida condo associations face several challenges, and it’s the board’s responsibility to navigate them. Because Condo Associations operate much like their own mini-government, the obstacles they face can be quite complex. From legal compliance to financial...
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,...