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ADA & Your HOA, an Overview
The ADA – the American with Disabilities Act – is an afterthought for many Condo and Homeowner Associations in Florida, but it shouldn’t be. If your building was built before 1990, there may be some exclusions grandfathered in. So you may be wondering how the ADA – Americans with Disabilities Act – applies to your HOA... read more
What Happens When a Tenant Starts a Petition to Disband Your HOA?
If a tenant starts a petition to disband your HOA, first off, do not panic. Go straight to your CC&Rs so you can be sure of the exact process and requirements laid out by your association. Reach out to your HOA attorney right away. Hopefully you already have an attorney with knowledge of your association,... read more
The Future of HOA Insurance Claims in South Florida
None of us has a crystal ball to predict the future. (If you do – please let us know, that would be so helpful!) However, based on the past, we can make some informed inferences about how insurance claims will look going forward. Expect Stricter Policies Next to several years of large and damaging storms in Florida, fraudulent... read more
What Insurance Coverage Does Your HOA Need?
Rising premium costs will have many associations looking for any way possible to save money on insurance and balance their budgets. That said, dropping insurance coverage is not a good way to go about saving money. Let’s talk about the things you absolutely should not forgo in an attempt to cut HOA costs. Liability Insurance Your association should... read more
Changes in Insurance For Your HOA: What You Need to Know
Property insurance can be a touchy subject. Especially in Florida, just bringing up the subject can cause everyone in the room to prickle. Admittedly, the current landscape isn’t a lot of fun. That being said: the more knowledge you have, the better. Rising Insurance Costs Rising premium costs have been the state of affairs for... read more
How to Address Raising Dues to Support Necessary Maintenance in Your HOA or Condo Association
It is a simple fact that costs are rising for everything. We all see it in our everyday lives. However, that doesn’t mean announcing an increase in association dues will be easy or go over without some push-back. The best way to avoid that is to be prepared for it and armed with the facts.... read more
5 Red Flag Maintenance Issues for Every HOA or Condo Board
No one likes to deal with a major maintenance issue. Least of all, association boards who might have to break the news to members about expensive maintenance repairs. However, there are some issues that should never go unchecked. A well-maintained building is a safe building! Red Flag Issues to Address Immediately Cracked concrete or concrete that... read more
Lessons Learned from Surfside and How Your HOA Can Prevent Maintenance Damage
The tragedy of the Surfside collapse has left a permanent impact on not just Florida condos and their associations, but nationwide as well. We can all agree that this should never have happened, but the least we can do now is learn from it to make sure it doesn’t happen again. 40 Year Recertifications and... read more