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Reviewing your CC&Rs for Discriminatory Covenants and What to Look For
History is connected to the present in many ways – some social, some cultural, some legal. And the fact is that many homeowner associations built their initial covenants, conditions, and restrictions (better known as CC&Rs) not from scratch but from a series of...
How far back does a Florida title search go?
The city St. Augustine has the claim as the oldest city in the US, with its founding back in September of 1565. Most title searches in Florida don’t go that far back. But how far back do title searches in Florida go? The truth is that each title search goes back as...
Who decides which title company to use in Florida?
Buying a home is often the biggest transaction anyone makes in their life. There are so many moving parts in the process it can become overwhelming. As you hurtle through the process in the mad dash to closing dealing with multiple realtors, inspectors,...
How to Start Executing Better for Your BOD
One of the number one questions that always arises with community associations is, “How can I have a successful Board of Directors?” This is a constant thought for most HOA boards, and it is completely healthy to have these thoughts. It means that you are examining...
Setting Goals for Yourself as a New Board
First off, congratulations on being elected to your HOA’s board. This is not a small feat and one that deserves to be celebrated. After the initial excitement, you are probably wondering what happens next? This may be your first time in this kind of position,...
Looking at Your Association’s CC&R’s — What New Board Members Need to Know
So, you’ve finally found a condo or home community that you really love. From the big pool to the state-of-the-art gem, everything seems to be coming up roses. However, a community without a board these days is very unlikely. So that means, when you buy the property,...
When You Can (and Can’t) Undo a Prior Board’s Actions
Often, associations wonder what leeway they have in regard to changing actions created by past boards. This can be difficult to navigate as you forge new paths that can benefit the community and the board overall. However, the most important thing to remember is that...
Your Association’s Responsibilities on Foreclosed Properties
Foreclosure is a complex and necessary discussion to have. While no association wants to be faced with tenants thrown out of their homes, it does happen, and you have to know what to do when it does. There are two different kinds of foreclosures that every homeowner's...
Evictions of Tenants Within Your Association under Lease
A common question for many HOA's is the parameters of eviction for tenants when certain rules aren't being met. While this will ultimately require a detailed review of the standing governing documents (like the handbook) because every association operates differently,...
The Power of “I Don’t Know” as a Board Member
Have you ever had a question that you didn’t know the answer to? If you said yes, thank you for being honest. All too often, questions are asked, especially to an HOA board, that many don’t have an answer to, or they don’t have a full understanding of the issue...
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