Feb 26, 2021 | Associations, Community, Residents, Rules Regulations
Q: There are numerous parking violations and pet violations occurring in my condominium community. I don’t believe the board and manager are taking proper enforcement actions. Are owners entitled to review board meeting minutes to see what, if anything, is being done...
Feb 15, 2021 | Associations, Community, Residents, Rules Regulations
Some older individuals choose to live out their final years in their personal residences alone, rather than in nursing homes or assisted-living facilities. Additionally, there are times that other individuals may experience certain mental health issues that make them...
Aug 18, 2020 | Board of Directors, Q&A, Residents, Rules Regulations
Q: In a recent column you said a new law passed about “emotional support animals,” which is supposed to cut down on bogus requests. When does this law take effect and what are the details? M.H. A: Senate Bill 1084 did become law. It was signed by Governor DeSantis...
Aug 4, 2020 | Meetings, Q&A, Residents, Rules Regulations
Q: Our condominium association board held online/telephone monthly meetings during the pandemic enabling owners to listen and ask questions. Normally, our board holds meetings where owners may attend in person. When the Florida Governor implemented Phase 2, the board...
Jul 29, 2020 | Q&A, Residents, Rules Regulations, Safety
Q: My condominium unit has mold as a result of poor original construction in the 1980’s. Under the Florida Condominium Act, is the association responsible for the structural repairs of the damage caused by this mold? (S.S., via e-mail) A: Mold is a symptom of water or...
Mar 14, 2020 | Associations, Communication, Coronavirus, Property Managers, Q&A, Residents, Safety
Managers are on the front lines of many challenging issues for private residential communities but managing a pandemic is uncharted territory for most. With the number of cases of COVID-19 increasing in Florida and the fact that Governor DeSantis has declared a State...
