In South Africa, it’s called a “sectional title.” In Quebec, it’s a copropriété divise or “divided co-property.” In Italy, they call it “condominio,” derived from Latin. Regardless of location, a condominium—commonly referred to as “condo”…
When you’re up to your earlobes in alligators, it’s hard to recall that your initial objective was to drain the swamp. —Old Florida Proverb A long-standing annual rite in the Florida Legislature is passage of an omnibus shared-owners…
In our condo, we have an owner that is delinquent on his assessment payments, but he continues to have the property leased. We have issued his tenant an Assignment of Rent. The tenant has agreed to the terms that the rent has to be paid to …
Q Just over a year ago, my wife and I bought into a four-unit condo complex. One of the units is about twice the size of all the others, such that this shareholder owns about 40% of the shares. She's been in this building over 30 years. T…
Whether they consider themselves dog people, cat people, or exotic bird people, millions of condo residents in Florida own companion animals. Florida residents may love their furry family members but not all association boards and managers …
Florida is one of the most desirable places to live in the U.S., attracting people from across the country and around the world with its beaches, warm weather, natural wonders and wide array of recreational destinations. This isn't a new t…
It's a truism that's been phrased many ways by many wise people: “A lack of transparency results in distrust and a deep sense of insecurity.” That's the case in any number of situations, but it's especially applicable to the administration…
From Miami’s lavish suburbs to Tampa’s picturesque beachscapes, Florida is a gorgeous metropolis; vistas of turquoise water merge with miles of white sand, all under a consistently blue sky; swaying palm trees complete an exotic region fil…
More than 1,000 people attended The Western & Central Florida Cooperator’s first annual Condo, HOA & Co-op Expo at the Tampa Convention Center on December 9, making the day a great success, and providing invaluable networking and education…
Our condominium is a smaller property, with only 39 units and only one elevator. As per our rules and regulations, the building does not allow any animals. This is fine with me - in fact, it was one of the reasons I purchased in this buildi…