The Florida legislature made some big changes to the Condo statutes this last session. One of those changes is regarding association records and associations having websites to post digital copies of many documents. This requirement only applies to associations with 150 or more units and the deadline to comply is July 1, 2018 Below are the records that must be posted on the association website: 2. A …
Maintenance in your community isn’t limited to buildings and common areas – it also applies to your governing documents. Laws, technologies and responsibilities are always changing, and discrepancies between these items and your governing documents can crop up over time, making updates crucial for keeping your documents relevant and enforceable. But it can be difficult to discern whether certain adjustments should be priority, especially since changing your documents takes …
Your homeowners association has three types of governing documents: Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (called “CC&Rs”), Rules & Regulations, and Bylaws. Frequently, the function of these documents or the role the property management company plays in implementing them can be confusing. Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CC&Rs) This is a legally binding document that is officially recorded and filed with your state. Your CC&Rs cover the rights and obligations of the homeowners …
Do you need a permit for your remodel, new windows, doors or AC upgrade / changeout? It depends on the project. Per Chapter 1 of the Florida Building Code and section 553.79 (1), Florida Statutes: Any owner, authorized agent, or contractor who desires to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy or occupant content of a building or structure, or any outside area being used as …
Serving on the Board of Directors of any corporation can be a great opportunity for both personal and financial growth. As with everything in life, however, in order to receive, one must also give. This article will summarize the responsibilities imposed by the law on directors who serve in the state of Florida. The law to which we will be referring is judicial common law and Florida Statutes. Specifically, …
What is a reserve study? A reserve study is an assessment of all of the community’s common elements, and includes an inspection and analysis of the remaining useful life of items the association is responsible for maintaining, such as roofs, concrete, mechanicals, fencing, and much more. Most reserve studies will cover 20-30 years’ worth of projects. After this information is assessed, a funding plan is created to estimate the …
Condo Association budget season is in full swing. Condo Association Boards and Management are busy developing their budgets for the new year. Ideally they are eliminating waste, identifying high-value projects, and putting enough into reserves. While Boards are hard at work, this is also a great time forinvolved Owners to review their Association’s budget when it is distributed during the budget comment period. But budgets can be daunting, and Owners …