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Around the State

Police: Oviedo Mayor Threatens to Kill Neighbors Who Threatened to Call Police on his Daughter
Oviedo Mayor Dominic Persampiere threatened to kill his neighbors Monday evening after they told his 26-year-old daughter that they would call the police on her, an Oviedo Police Department incident report said. Police said they were called shortly before 8:45 p.m. to a subdivision near... (more)

Motion Filed to Dismiss Walton Customary Use Case
Nobody in England had even heard about surfing, much less tried it, back on Sept. 3, 1189 when King Richard I was crowned. For that reason, among several others, Walton County’s claim that its beaches have been enjoyed by all from “time immemorial” falls flat, according to a motion to dismiss the county’s legal effort to have its beaches declared public based on... (more)
 
  

 
 

Blog Bits

What To Know on HOA Election Day
It’s an annual event that can cause consternation and angst or go smooth as silk: HOA board of directors’ elections. Like any electoral process, there are rules to follow and pitfalls to avoid. Your association could get into serious trouble if any legal mistakes are made during on HOA election day or during the campaign period. There are problems to be... (more)

Plant Doppelgangers: Invasive Plants Often Mistaken for Other Species
Regions across the US are waging war on invasive aquatic plants, with a particular focus on preserving water access and usage. Unless designed for a specific safety purpose, waterbodies are supposed to support aquatic biota, including plants. However, many of these invading species are often mistaken... (more)

No Time Limit to Record Amendments
Q: After the unit owners in a condominium association vote to approve an amendment, is there a time limit or deadline by which the amendment must be recorded with the county?
A: Chapter 718 of the Florida Statutes, known as the Florida Condominium Act, extensively regulates amendments to condominium documents. However, the Act does... (more)

If Association Doesn’t Enforce Rules, What Recourse Do You have as an Owner?
Q: What is the condominium board’s responsibility for enforcing our condo homeowners association’s rules/regulations? For example, our association limits the number of dogs to no more than two per condo. Our new neighbors have three dogs and are not very good about cleaning up after them. We... (more)
 


 
 

FCAP Resources

Advances in Roofing Technology Mean Now Might Be the Time to Upgrade Your Roof
Technology is being developed at a lightning pace. Think about the cell phones of 15 years ago. Flip phones were all the rage, and the top manufacturers bragged about the latest models with, get this, 1-megapixel cameras. Consider how you watched a movie at home 20 years ago. You wouldn’t stream flicks... (more)

It’s Good to Be Ahead of the Game
Q: I have been a seasonal renter in Florida for many years. During that time, I have seen overly strict and sometimes incompetent HOAs that failed to plan for future maintenance. I am now shopping the market for a condominium, and I wonder what questions I should ask about the prospective associations and what financial and other documents I can obtain... (more)

Women of the Industry
Welcome to FLCAJ’s third annual “Women of the Industry” feature. We have long recognized the critical role that many women play in the community association industry—from community management to business leadership, the number of women in decision-making roles is accelerating. With that in mind, we invite you to take note of these exceptional women.... (more)

Avoid Fines and Unhappy Residents by Testing Your Elevator Phones with a Few Simple Steps
You know that you are required to have elevator emergency phones in all elevators at your community via the elevator codes ASME A17.1 and A17.3. What you may not know is that simply having an elevator phone isn’t enough. Your phone must meet certain requirements, both through ASME and the... (more)
 


 

Upcoming Events

Is a “No Pet” Building a Thing of the Past?
Community association managers will learn about the Fair Housing laws on the state, federal and local level that impact community operations and actions with respect to requests to maintain emotional support animals on the property despite pet or animal restrictions. In this course, managers will learn: Topics Covered: The Fair Housing Act Disability or Handicap... (more)

HOA/Condo Board Member Certification
If you are planning to serve on your association board, you probably know that you will need to comply with Florida’s certification requirements within 90 days of being elected. Participants will be provided with a broad overview of the many responsibilities and areas of oversight required by condominium and homeowners’ association board of directors.... (more)
 
 

CondoJobs

Featured Job of the Week
Experienced community association manager for a community in the Punta Gorda area. Must provide exemplary customer service and exceptional ability to analyze and handle a variety of situations in a courteous and professional manner. Must have 3-5 years of experience. Must have strong computer skills in Microsoft Office programs and Outlook. Must be able to create annual... (more)
 
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