Australian pines are a cause of contention in River Bridge, a planned community of 1,100 homes in the City of Greenacres in Palm Beach County. Some residents want these trees removed; others defend them. The River Bridge Prope…
Florida is known for sunshine, palm trees, and sandy beaches. At first glance, lawns and lawn care, outside of luxurious golf courses, may seem to be non-issues for many Floridians. But step away from the beaches and Floridians, like m…
Q I am the secretary of a recently formed condo association board in a mid-sized building in Miami. Due to circumstances I'm sure are common, what money we have is barely sufficient to manage the status quo, including contributions to t…
Q Are there any restrictions or rules in Florida that would permit videotaping of condo board meetings? Is it legal? If taping is permissible, do the parties in the room being taped have to be told of it beforehand? / —Confident…
On a given day, life is filled with so many things that you need to remember that it’s almost impossible to retain it all. For example, can you remember the dates of your car’s last oil changes or the mileage on your car? Or when you ha…
As the old saw goes, one bad apple can spoil the whole bunch. The same idea often holds true for residents who choose to ignore bylaws or house rules, even if they are well-intended and in place to serve the greater good of the communi…
When a celebrity or public figure stands out and charms the public, he or she is said to have charisma—an elusive quality, often described as personality, magnetism, charm or appeal. Whatever you call it, it's highly desirable, thoughtf…
Green truly is the new black in South Florida. As more and more condos and HOAs look to save money as expenses rise, more and more boards and unit owners are exploring ways to incorporate “greening” into their building community. …
It's a common enough story: the condominium was relatively new, but from the start its board of directors was stingy with maintenance and repair dollars. Then the recession struck, and a large percentage of unpaid maintenance fees spik…
Land in Florida, especially South Florida, is comprised of loose, sandy soil, and low water tables. That, plus the area’s proximity to the Gulf and Atlantic Ocean have always made it a difficult place to build on. That’s why almost all …