The Educator May 8, 2013
Can a Member Really Say That at a Board Meeting? Rules on how people can address their board of directors, and updates HB 7119 and HB 73.
Author: Fred Gray
Fred Gray is the owner and President of Gray Systems, Inc and is a licensed general contractor in the state of Florida. Fred has been part of the Community Association Manager Continuing Education industry in Florida since 1988.
Q&A – Number of Licensees
Q. Is there any reason why more than one person needs to have a license? A. Questions over licensing relate to the individual and not to the Association. Any individual providing any of the Community Association Management services must be licensed. That means that any worker who is providing any of those services is required […]
Q&A – Proxies
Q. When sending out a “limited proxy” is it always necessary to include the option of a “general proxy” too? A. Differing opinions exist about the proxy form for condominiums. Many in the legal profession hold the opinion that you must use the sample form published by the Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile […]
The Educator April 24, 2013
Is Everybody in Your Firm Licensed Who Should Be? License requirements and updates SB 580 and 436.
Q&A – Maintenance
Q. What happens in the event of foundation issues and the slab cracks causing damage to the interior walls, etc.? Also, who is responsible for the windows? A. Your documents will spell out which party is responsible for the maintenance of the components you are asking about. For insurance purposes, the association is responsible for all condominium […]
Q&A – Documents vs Statute
Q. A water heater leaked and damaged a couple of condos. Please read the copy of our condo documents attached. Would the statute or the condo documents determine liability in this situation? A. If the incident is covered by insurance, the statute would take precedence. The intent is to standardize the issue of which insurance […]
Q&A – Smoking in Common Areas
Q. Is smoking allowed at our swimming pools? Our documents are silent. We are a private HOA and have 7 pools. A. The Florida Clean Indoor Air Act addresses smoking in enclosed workplaces, but the statute does not address open areas such as swimming pools. The documents of the community could be amended to prohibit […]
The Educator April 10, 2013
Who Pays That Leaky Bill? Accountability after a leak occurs and more updates to the law, including House Bill 1339.
Q&A – Owner vs Association Responsibilities
Q. Does the Association have to pay $2,200 to replace wallpaper damaged by a leak? A. The unit owner is responsible for the wallpaper. The Condominium Act provides a list of items that are not covered by the Association, making non-listed items the responsibility of the unit owner. Under F.S. section 718.111(11)(f), each party is […]
The Educator March 28, 2013
The Most Productive CAMs. Are You One of Them? Adequate training for employees and a massive overhaul for the HOA statute.
