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…
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Q I live in a 3-floor, 4-room,30-unit condo, mostly 50-plus, with the only family with children (ages two and three) living on the third floor above me.For the past year there has been an excessive amount of constant running; playing on…
Q Please comment on the changing of the exterior portions of the condominium, i.e., walls, doors, windows and air conditioners. What is the responsibility of the management company and the owner? Can an owner be sued for installing a new…
When many people hear about Boca Raton their first images are that of happy senior citizens enjoying their twilight years playing shuffleboard, bingo and going to restaurants at 4:30 in the afternoon to enjoy the 'early-bird special.' …
When money is tight, consumers typically put away their credit cards and take stock—cutting out non-essentials, such as dining out and luxurious vacations—to make ends meet. Strapped homeowners will limit their funds to emergency repair…
“My refrigerator doesn’t keep the food cold.” “The child in the apartment above me screams and bangs the walls.” “Call the police. There’s a suspicious person walking through the community.” The foregoing lis…
When condo association budgets get tight, the logical approach is to cut spending wherever it will hurt the least. No board or property manager wants to reduce services or take away amenities, yet in the fallout from the Great Recessio…
With the last major hurricane to hit the state of Florida occurring back in 2005, it’s a somewhat natural phenomenon for Floridians to become more and more complacent with each passing “quiet” hurricane season. However, the recent spate…
Soaring 42 stories above South Pointe Park on Miami Beach, the Continuum on South Beach South Tower condominium offers commanding views of the Atlantic Ocean, the Port of Miami, and downtown Miami. The luxurious building, comp…
Since its founding in 1972, the Arbor Day Foundation (ADF) has been steadfast in its mission to "plant, nurture, and celebrate trees." The organization, with founder John Rosenow still at the helm, is active in educating the p…