Q. Our condominium association has rules and restrictions regarding pets, but prior boards have ignored the restrictions, so some owners are keeping pets that violate the rules. I have just been elected to the board, and the new board would like to enforce the pet...
Planned Community Unfinished – Can We Have Control of Amenities?
Q: I am on the Board of a condo association that is part of a master planned community. There is a mix of condo buildings and single family HOA's. The amenities are complete, and construction of the homes is near completion. There are a couple of vacant parcels...
Just Bought a Condo… How Do I Know What I’m Entitled To as an Owner?
Q: I am new to Florida. I recently bought an older condominium unit in Naples and I am not certain whether I received all of the condominium documents and rules. How do I know if I received everything I am entitled to have as an owner, and who should I contact with...
Should We Take Cover Before Hurricane Season Hits?
Q: Our Board is concerned about the cost of clean-up and repairs if a major storm were to hit Southwest Florida this hurricane season or next. We do not have a tremendous buffer in our operating accounts for those expenses. Passing a special assessment after the...
Homes in Foreclosure for Years – We Are Losing Fees! How Long Can Banks Stall?
Q: Our community has several homes that have been in foreclosure for years. Of course, the owners of these homes are also not paying their association fees. We are wondering how long a bank can stall before it loses the right to foreclose, if that can even happen. Our...