Surfside Commission Rejects Land Swap For Condo Collapse Site (FL)

Written by Condotel Financing Florida Syndicated User on September 15, 2021. Posted in Condotel Financing Florida.

New controversy in Surfside over the future of the site of the tragic building collapse. It’s all about how the condo owners will be compensated and where a memorial can be built. Read the entire article………………………………. Community Associations

A Key West condo building at risk of being condemned faces a $10 million repair bill (FL)

Written by Condotel Financing Florida Syndicated User on September 13, 2021. Posted in Condotel Financing Florida.

Key West’s chief building official on Monday said he will not condemn a troubled 111-unit condominium building, but he ordered the condo association to stick to a timeline for repairs. Read the entire article………………………………. Community Associations

Condo questions: How do I request my records from association’s board? (FL)

Written by Condotel Financing Florida Syndicated User on September 12, 2021. Posted in Condotel Financing Florida.

Q: I want to submit an official records request to my condo association. Along with the records, I also want the board to answer a few questions I have about certain expenses from this past year which is also the subject of the records request. Can you explain how I can do this and what is the association required to do? Read the Q&A……………………………. Community Associations

2021 Legislative review, part 6 (FL)

Written by Condotel Financing Florida Syndicated User on September 11, 2021. Posted in Condotel Financing Florida.

This week continues our review of 2021 legislative changes to Florida’s community association statutes. Today will continue the discussion of Senate Bill 630 and its amendments to the Florida Homeowners’ Association Act. These changes took effect July 1, 2021. Read the entire article………………………………. Community Associations

What questions Tampa Bay condo associations are asking after Surfside collapse (FL)

Written by Condotel Financing Florida Syndicated User on September 9, 2021. Posted in Condotel Financing Florida.

It’s been a little over two months since the sudden collapse of Champlain Towers South in Surfside on June 24, which killed 98 people. The tragedy has prompted many condo associations, lawyers and consumer advocates to reassess Florida’s laws surrounding inspections and maintenance funding, after it was revealed that Champlain Towers South had just over $777,000 in reserves to pay for what was estimated by inspectors as a $16.2 million repair bill. Read the entire article………………………………. Community Associations &...

9/11 first responder vs. HOA (FL)

Written by Condotel Financing Florida Syndicated User on September 8, 2021. Posted in Condotel Financing Florida.

A 9/11 first responder contracted lung issues after cleaning up debris at the site of the Twin Towers. As a result, he leaves his shoes outside to avoid bringing allergens into his home. His HOA said that’s breaking the rules. Watch the news report…………………………… Community Associations

Condo questions: Is use of our community’s name/logo on a social media page illegal? (FL)

Written by Condotel Financing Florida Syndicated User on September 5, 2021. Posted in Condotel Financing Florida.

Q: We recently have had a group of residents start a social media site for discussions about life in our community. The page appears to be “official” as it uses our community’s name and logo Read the Q&A………………………………… Community Associations

How condo associations can get construction projects done the right way (FL)

Written by Condotel Financing Florida Syndicated User on September 5, 2021. Posted in Condotel Financing Florida.

Aristotle said, “Well begun is half done,” and Julie Andrews made the proverb famous when she said it in her 1964 Oscar-winning role as the magical Mary Poppins. These ageless words of wisdom are especially true for construction projects, particularly those undertaken to restore and repair high-rise condominiums. Read the entire article………………………………. Community Associations

With $10M-plus renovation pending, Shoreline Towers owners seek to recall HOA board (FL)

Written by Condotel Financing Florida Syndicated User on September 2, 2021. Posted in Condotel Financing Florida.

With their homeowners association board poised to embark on a multi-million dollar structural renovation of their aging condominium, some condo owners at Shoreline Towers on Holiday Isle have requested a recall of the entire governing body. Read the entire article………………………………. Community Associations

Key West building official deems condo ‘unfit for human habitation’ (FL)

Written by Condotel Financing Florida Syndicated User on September 2, 2021. Posted in Condotel Financing Florida.

A New Town condo association had until Friday, Sept. 3 to prove its building is “safe for habitation.” But the city’s building department on Thursday, Sept. 2 issued a petition to declare Santa Maria Condominiums “unfit for human habitation.” Read the entire article………………………………. Community Associations

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