Condominium association hurricane preparations
Florida Statute imposes special obligations upon condominium associations to protect the community. To prevent inconsistencies and avoid unnecessary liability, Boards of Directors must consider their hurricane protection policies and adopt approp...
Steps to ensure homeowner association restrictions are not extinguished by the marketable record title to property act
Florida Homeowner Associations (HOA) risk becoming unenforceable if specific steps are not taken in accordance with the Marketable Record Title to Property Act (MRTA). Under Chapter 712 of Florida Statutes, an HOA’s restrictions will expire appro...
Registered Agents in Florida
An often overlooked but important aspect of every Florida condominium association is the designation of its Registered Agent (RA). An RA is a person or company who agrees to accept legal mail on behalf of a corporation. While this responsibility...
Association ledgers and the “balance forward” – avoid opening pandora’s box
One of the major issues association lawyers face when collecting delinquent assessments is the dreaded “balance forward” on ledgers. The amounts due in those ledgers are a potential Pandora’s Box of problems. In order to collect delinquencies ...
Towing techniques
Few occurrences infuriate unit owners and homeowners more than vehicles improperly parked in their designated spots. These owners inevitably lash with their frustrations at the Association’s Board of Directors. While towing improperly parked vehi...
