Construction Progress Payments: The Hidden Trap

Tuesday, February 11th, 2020 in Announcements, Condo, Construction, Contracts, HOA, Legal, Vendors by FAN

The owner of real property can end up paying twice when they pay their general contractor who, in turn, fails to pay the subcontractors and suppliers. However, this very real consequence can be avoided, too. While drafted to protect contractors and suppliers, Florida law also provides substantial protection  in favor of  the consumer (a.k.a, the […]

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Gated Communities have Fences; They can still offer a false sense of security

Thursday, January 30th, 2020 in Announcements, HOA, Management, Safety, Staff, Technology, Vendors by FAN

Even though gated communities have fences, they can still offer a false sense of security because of vulnerabilities in the physical security and a lack of a security program that integrates people, procedures and equipment. Do gated communities mitigate criminal activity from occurring in the neighborhood? Residents tend to feel they can leave their car […]

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Do Homeowners have a constitutionally protected right to use their property as a short-term rental?

Wednesday, January 29th, 2020 in Announcements, Condo, Contracts, HOA, Legal, Management by FAN

Does your HOA or Condo have restrictions that prohibit owners from offering short-term rentals for their property?  Some legislators want to strip that right away from Condo and HOA owners in Florida.   Many owners bought into their communities with the understanding that it would not operate like a hotel, but be occupied by other fellow […]

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Upcoming Complimentary HOA and Condo Board Certification Courses

Friday, October 5th, 2018 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Legal by FAN

Do you have questions about community association law? Or, are you a new board member looking to attend an HOA and Condo Board Certification Course? Listed below are nine upcoming HOA and Condo Board Certification Courses. These courses are free, and DBPR approved. These courses are a board member’s guide to the statutes and rules […]

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Bungle In The Jungle – The Presence of Wild Animals In Your Community Association

Wednesday, August 8th, 2018 in Condo, HOA, Legal, Property Maintenance, Safety by FAN

With the ever-increasing urban development in Florida, especially in South Florida, we are sometimes reminded that we live in close proximity to a number of native and exotic invasive wild animals. What can and should happen when your community association is confronted with that unexpected wild animal that causes a ruckus, or even worse, the […]

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Are You Crazy If You DON’T Special Assess For Hurricane Damage?

Thursday, March 22nd, 2018 in Announcements, Condo, Contracts, HOA, Hurricane, Property Maintenance by FAN

Did your association pay for damage from Hurricane Irma with operating funds? Did you consider a special assessment? What if half of your owners could be reimbursed up to $2,000 by their insurance company for the amount of the special assessment attributable to hurricane damage.  Would that change your mind? Many condo owners in Florida […]

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