What if your HOA has rules about garage sales? This article details what you need to know before you begin.
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The Florida legislature rolled out member term limits for condominium association directors in January 2024. This article highlights those changes coming in 2026.
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Whether it be noise, smell, property value, or other concerns, homeowners and board members want to know, is having chickens in your community worth it?
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The following article provides assistance with different circumstances related to early lease termination, however, a lawyer should always be advised for legal matters.
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Reviewing your community's security measures and response policies is a good idea to be better prepared to prevent and respond to vandalism.
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House Bill (HB) 437 — creates the new Florida Statute 720.3045 prohibiting homeowners' associations from regulating particular backyard storage.
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If you are living in a homeowners association, you probably know that the Association cannot prohibit the installation of solar panels (or "solar collectors").
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The function of the CC&Rs or the property management company's role in implementing them can be confusing. Therefore, it’s always best to work with your management company to develop guidelines that work best for your community.
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New board members and homeowners must establish what the governing documents are, how often they're updated, and the steps it takes to correct them.
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The president may have been running the association single-handedly for a long time or they think they are a big shot in the business world and rule with an iron fist. Whatever the motivation, the homeowners association president becomes a dictator and it’s not acceptable.
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Association board members have the challenging task of governing and managing the matters of their communities. They are responsible for making necessary decisions that impact the lives of the association members. In carrying out these responsibilities, board members must exercise their business judgment.
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We all have a vision for our community. Whether it's the neighborhood we reside in, the one we manage, or the one that we provide services to, there is a goal in mind. Having an idea for your community is just the start. Seeing it come to fruition requires collaboration, time, and strategic planning.
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When you live in a homeowners association, you know that there are specific rules and regulations you must abide by. Generally speaking, these regulations are straightforward and sense-based, designed to promote community peace and help homeowners maintain their property values.
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It can be a frightening ordeal to consider the possibility of fraud in your community, but there are steps you can take to protect yourself and your HOA.
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1099s for HOAs are often overlooked in the mad dash to wrap up the fiscal year, so make sure you have your 1099-MISC tax forms in view as you prep your contractor payments. Ideally, this procedure should be done by the end of the year, before April's tax season.
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Most states have laws that establish a homeowner's right to inspect HOA documents. Based on the hierarchy, these laws will precede any stipulation you may have in your governing documents. As such, homeowners can request copies of official records for whatever purpose.
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Workers' compensation insurance, or workers' comp for short, provides wage replacement and medical benefits to employees who injure themselves while on the job. In exchange, employees waive their right to sue their employer for the tort of negligence.
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The HOA finance committee fulfills many essential responsibilities, especially in a self-managed community. With a capable finance committee, the HOA board will find it easier to manage its financial duties.
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Condo association goodwill is an intangible but crucial part of keeping a managed community together. HOA goodwill is not simple to measure, yet it's something that you can instantly see as soon as you spend time in a community. Let's look at a few different things you can try to spread goodwill in community associations.
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HOA rules are rules that members of an HOA community must follow. These rules exist to regulate members' behavior within the association. But, how do you distinguish the unenforceable HOA rules from the enforceable ones? Read on to learn more!
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