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Written by Eric M. Glazer · Florida attorney
Last week, I received an e-mail from someone who was complaining that her HOA was using the voting and election procedures required by the condominium statute, instead of the HOA statute. In other words, using the Florida Statute 718 laws instead of Florida Statute 720. She wanted to know if this was O.K.,…
Read: ELECTION TIME IS HERE → No matter who you plan on voting for in a few weeks, we can probably all agree that this has been the nastiest campaign that most of us have ever witnessed. The mud slinging won’t stop until the last ballot is counted and we’re certainly none the wiser for it. It makes you think though what each would say…
Read: SUPPOSE IT WAS OBAMA V. ROMNEY IN YOUR OWN ASSOCIATION'S ELECTION? → The common complaint about a Board member is that of the typical “condo commando” who is more or less a drill sergeant, and who tries to run the place like an army barracks, inspecting every nook and cranny and looking to pick a fight with any willing participant. While that may be the stereotypical…
Read: THE OTHER KIND OF BOARD MEMBER → The Florida condominium statute provides that: Unless otherwise provided in the bylaws, the officers shall serve without compensation and at the pleasure of the board of administration. Unless otherwise provided in the bylaws, the members of the board shall serve without compensation. The Florida HOA statute…
Read: SHOULD BOARD MEMBERS GET PAID? → Although it may be hard to believe, there may be more complaints by associations about management companies than complaints by associations against the lawyers who represent the associations. At a minimum though, board members should be aware that the contracts between the management company and the…
Read: SHOULD MANAGEMENT COMPANIES JUST MANAGE? →Read it. Then watch it.
