Q&A – Emails
Q. We have had several conversations in our company regarding emails as official records. I was wondering if you could give me your opinion as to what emails may be considered official records and is there any regulation on archiving? The statute seems unclear on this. A. No mention of email exists in the statute; […]
The Educator June 19, 2013
What do you mean I can’t vote? The power of suspension and other remedies for non-compliance.
Q&A – Reduction of Debt
Q. We have a unit that is $17,000 in arrears on their maintenance dues. Our attorney is moving forward in foreclosing on the unit (as well as the bank). The owner has asked the Association to consider reducing the debt and the board has stated that they aren’t interested in doing so; however, our attorney has alluded […]
Q&A – Right to Enter Residence
Q. Somewhere in the statutes it says that in a condominium building management has the right to enter a residence in the event of an emergency. It affords this right on the basis that it is necessary to prevent further damage to the residence, adjoining residences and/or community property. Which statute is that, please? A. […]
The Educator June 5, 2013
The 29 day tickle . Don’t ignore important dates and time periods.
Q&A – Pets
Q. Our condo documents clearly state that renters are not allowed to have pets. Florida statute obviously makes allowance for service animals, so those animals must be allowed. I thought the Florida Statutes state that residents (tenants with a 7 month lease or longer) have the same rights as owners. Now wouldn’t that allow the […]
Q&A – Back Dues
Q. Does F.S. section 718.116 apply to a short sale as well as a foreclosure where the lender who takes title is to pay 1% or 12 months, whichever is less? I have a lender wanting the Association to take 6 months back dues – not 12 months. A. The 12 months or 1% only […]
The Educator May 22, 2013
Keep it secret Rules on member’s privacy and more information on pets in community associations.
Q&A – Meetings by Phone
Q. Is there anything in the statutes that do not allow for owners of condos to attend board meetings by phone. I know Directors can attend by phone. A. The statute does not address telephone attendance by owners, but only provides that board members may attend by speaker telephone. If the board wants to make […]
Q&A – Lawsuit Confidentiality
Q. The condominium that I live in has several lawsuits pending and the board is holding a closed meeting with the attorney to discuss strategy. As a unit owner, I’d like to know as much as possible about the number of lawsuits pending and the amount of money involved, etc. What is the Board obligated […]