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Florida Condo Association Maintenance Responsibilities
Condo associations in Florida have specific maintenance responsibilities to ensure the proper upkeep and functioning of the community’s common areas. Specific maintenance responsibilities may vary depending on your association's governing documents so be sure to check...
How to Handle Condo Association Insurance Claims in Florida
The insurance landscape in South Florida is rapidly changing. This spring, Florida legislators held a special session to discuss this very topic with the long-term goal of making the insurance industry less risky in Florida. Major changes, however, -...
Florida Condo Association Rules and Regulations: Best Practices for Creating and Enforcing Policies
Creating and enforcing policies is a vital aspect of maintaining order, promoting community, and ensuring compliance within a Florida condo association. As a board member, you are responsible for developing new policies for your association as needed and ensuring that...
How to Prepare for Your Association’s Annual Budgeting Process
Though we often speak of it as a once-a-year event, budget planning for your condo association is something your board should be thinking about year-round. Regularly reflecting on what’s going well and considering which areas need more attention can prove invaluable...
3 Tips for Avoiding Common Condo Association Disputes
Members living in South Florida condo associations can consist of a diverse group of residents who all share common spaces, rules, and financial responsibilities. With so many people living in the same community, disputes are bound to arise from time to time. ...
Florida Condo Association Meetings: What You Need to Know as a Board Member
Holding regular condo association meetings is an essential requirement of all Florida condo associations, and they provide a critical forum for board members to make decisions about managing and maintaining their community. It’s here where the magic happens. Read on...
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,...
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...
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...