Altering the size of any unit, the proportional share of common expense liability, or the proportional voting interest, or creation of timeshare estates requires: i. 100% of owners AND lien […]
1. Declaration 2. Articles of incorporation 3. Bylaws 4. Board rules and regulations
Which governing documents take priority? Read More »
Actually, the answer is yes. Rules and regulations are informal or supplemental rules adopted by the association board 1. They must be reasonable, consistent with other documents, and may not
Yes, absolutely. There are four additional provisions specifically provided for condominiums: A licensed electrical contractor or electrician may issue a Fire and Life Safety Code Certificate of Compliance. A director
Bylaws for condominiums and cooperatives must include the following provisions: a. Describe the title, powers, duties of the officers and board and provisions for selection, removal and compensation. b. If
What do the bylaws include in a Condo Association? Read More »
1. “Bylaws” means the code or codes of rules adopted for the regulation or management of the affairs of the corporation. 1. Bylaws establish the formal procedures for operating the
I hear an awful lot about the “Bylaws.” What exactly are bylaws? Read More »
The Articles, when filed with the Florida Department of State, create the community association and define its powers and responsibilities. It establishes the basic structure of the association, including: –
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It is the highest priority document in a condominium association. Florida Statute 718: Declaration of Condominium establishes the rights and responsibilities and regulations for owners, including: a. Easements for ingress
What is the purpose of the condominium’s declaration? Read More »
Under Florida law, the ability to place a lien on a property for unpaid fines depends entirely on the specific chapter of the Florida Statutes governing your association. Condominiums (Chapter
Can a fine become a lien on the property? Read More »
Dealing with termites in a Florida condominium can be a “he said, she-said” battle between the unit owner and the Board, but Florida Statute 718 (The Condominium Act) and your