homeowners association Tag

It’s 2016, one week away from a new year and it seems that burnout has become a fact of life for community association managers. It…

When writing insurance for a condominium association or a homeowner’s association insured like a condominium, there are two integral parts of the insurance program: The…

QUESTION 1: What are the first steps the homeowners association manager should take after she’s informed that a member has passed away? ANSWER: This is a…

QUESTION: I heard that Community Associations are allowed to vote online for elections. How do we do that? ANSWER: The Florida Law was amended last…

QUESTION: The drone has a camera on it, and we are feeling like our privacy is being invaded. What can we do? ANSWER: Florida drone…

QUESTION: One of the residents in the community is flying a drone around the homes. Is there any law on drone regulation? ANSWER: Drones or UAS…

QUESTION: Did the laws change regarding fining procedures?
ANSWER: Yes, the procedures have changed to some extent. The new laws provide that the Board would decide to levy a fine, and send out the notice to the owner or resident, with the language offering fourteen (14) days in which to request a hearing.

When there is a mandatory evacuation because of a hurricane, what is the Community Association’s responsibility?

Question: Many of our owners are away for the summer, but have furniture and plants on their balconies. Can the Association clear the balconies and patios if there is a hurricane coming?

Answer: Removing an owner’s belongings from the balcony or patio creates some potentially serious liability for the Association, which it does not otherwise have.