The South Florida Cooperator’s first annual South Florida Condo, HOA, & Co-op Expo is more than just a place to meet condominium professionals and network with community association leaders. It’s also a tremendous opportunity to learn mo…
Mark your calendars! The date for The South Florida Cooperator’s first annual South Florida Condo, HOA, & Co-op Expo, is fast approaching. This year’s inaugural event will be held at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention …
When it comes to running board elections in a condo or co-op community, the biggest concern among those involved is making sure the elections are fair and balanced and nobody has a reason to cry foul. Elections can be heated as it is, …
As the housing market in many parts of the country has floundered, many developers have taken creative approaches to stanch the outward flow of cash. In many markets, this means opting to convert portions of developments originally int…
When you serve on a board, sometimes you get a feeling of empowerment. After all, you bear a great deal of responsibility for how well (or how poorly) your building or HOA fares during your tenure. However, it’s important not to let tha…
Q I've had a long existing leak in my full bathroom since the shareholders above me have moved in. It so happens that the shareholder's son runs a bath for as long as two hours at a time, blasting the water full force. Over time this ha…
With millions of Floridians affected by laws pertaining to condominiums, co-ops and HOAs, the upcoming state legislative session will include discussion of bills that touch a large percentage of the state’s population and may well bring…
Nothing stays the same forever. As community standards, attitudes and populations shift and evolve, rules and regulations that once made sense or that reflected the views and standards of their day can become antiquated, irrelevant, or…
Citizens over the age of 65 comprise nearly 13 percent of the U.S. population—just under 40 million seniors. By 2030, it is estimated that 72 million Americans will be over the age of 65, nearly doubling those numbers. Where this volume …
Q We have recently found that a member of our co-op's board of directors had covertly taped the conversations during a board meeting and a board interview with a prospective purchaser. We have also learned that she has submitted this t…