Q. I understand that to be a member of the Board of Directors of a Homeowner Association in Florida, you need to own a home in the community. Is this the case? I heard some opinions that you do not need to be an owner in the Association, and that you do not need to a...
They Won’t Replace Their Old Roofs, What Can We Do?
Q. I live in a small community in Naples with a Homeowners Association with 38 attached villas. The roofs on the units are original and we do not have roof reserves. Many of the owners understand the need and necessity for a new roof and have replaced their roof;...
What Rights Do I Have When Nearby Construction Affects My Property?
Q. My neighbor is putting in a swimming pool and I am being asked to allow access over my yard for the construction. Our homes are close together, so I don't believe that the pool company can access the rear of my neighbor's house without going over my property. What...
Delinquent Wealthy Doctor… Why Can’t We Be More Aggressive?
Q: I am on the Board of a high-end HOA community in Naples. We do not have any delinquencies except for one property owned by a doctor who is rumored to be wealthy. There does not appear to be a reason why we cannot be aggressive with this owner, but our current...