Q: I was recently elected to the board of my condominium association. I thought we had to follow Florida’s sunshine laws, but our long-time president said this is not true. She claims we can meet whenever we want as long as no votes are taken, or assessments are not going to be made. Is this
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Navigating Defamation Lawsuits and Non-Compete Clauses with Keith Grumer, of Grumer Law
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The topic of defamation has become more prevalent as civil discourse has eroded. Unfortunately, sometimes it is the rare board member and/or manager who has not been subject to some form of potential slander or libel throughout their course of community association service.…
Statute Of Limitations Apply to Associations
Q: My homeowners’ association recently sent me a notice stating that I had to remove a number of tree stumps in my back yard. The stumps are from trees that were removed following Hurricane Irma. Nothing has changed since those trees were cut down over five years ago. I don’t understand why my association is…
A ‘CliffsNotes’ Guide for New Condominium Board Members
The election is over, and you have earned a coveted seat on your condominium association’s board of directors. Now what? This helpful guide will provide you with a “CliffsNotes” version of important things to remember as you embark on your journey as a director.
What exactly does a member of the board of directors do?…
Can Spouse Serve on Board
Q: My wife and I live in a condominium unit in Florida. The unit is owned by my wife, in her name only. However, I would like to run for the board of directors. Does Florida law state that a spouse of a unit owner has the right to serve on the board? (E.B., via…
Everybody’s Sick: The Best Ways to Prevent Illness in a Multifamily Community, with Dr. Jason Mansour of Broward Health
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Does it seem like everyone around you is coughing, sniffling, or under the weather? It’s no coincidence—we’re currently in the middle of cold and flu season. Join Donna DiMaggio Berger and guest Dr. Jason Mansour, Chair of Emergency Medicine at Broward Health, to…
Condominium Rule Restrictions of Door-to-Deliveries: A Right or a Convenience?
The Danger of Substituting Artificial Intelligence for Your Attorney
“Don’t confuse your Google Search with My Law Degree.” This is a popular saying found on attorney coffee mugs these days, and this sentiment does not seem so farfetched as we live in a world increasingly dependent on autonomy and artificial intelligence (“AI”).
It’s rare to see people without their phone glued to their hands,…
Things Associations Should Know About Tax Deed Sales
Every so often associations will unexpectedly receive notice that a tax deed has been applied for in connection with a parcel or condominium unit in the community. Those notices will describe tax certificates, provide a redemption amount, and state the date on which the parcel or unit will be auctioned for unpaid property taxes if…
Practical Policies & Protocols Your Board Needs to Adopt with Claude Jennings, Jr.
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What’s the secret to a highly functioning community association? Host Donna DiMaggio Berger and Take It To the Board’s producer, Claude Jennings Jr. look back on Take It To The Board’s 2023 season and revisit some of the most important conversations about community association…