The Florida Condominium Act says that “any unit owner or other eligible person” may be a candidate for the board of directors. An individual is not eligible for board membership if the person has been suspended or removed from the board by the State, is delinquent in the payment of monetary obligations to the condo, or has been convicted of a felony, unless his civil rights have been restored for at least five years as of the date such person seeks election to the board.

As a resident of a community that is run by a homeowners association, you may be accustomed to paying a monthly HOA fee in addition to your mortgage. Maintenance fees may be frustrating to some homeowners due to the fact that they are unaware of the importance of it and where it goes. It’s the responsibility of the homeowners association to educate its residents about what is covered in the assessment and to ensure that no one is left behind. HOA Collections are key to maintaining a top notch community.

After Loss in Appellate Court where Lender Did Not Act Properly
Significant and Historic Victory for Condos

Miami, Florida (May 15, 2014) The Florida Third District Court of Appeal recently ruled in favor of the Alden Hotel Condominium Association against Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) requiring Fannie Mae to pay the association nearly $100,000 plus attorneys fees and costs, following an appeal during a non jury trial.

As a member of a condo it is my dream and fantasy to keep our maintenance fees low and avoid the necessity of special assessments.  I never want to see my monthly fees go up, and it terrifies me that I could get slapped with a special assessment of an unknown amount.  I also wish for world peace, a cure for all diseases, and an end to world hunger.  Unfortunately, as noble as these dreams may be I know that they are not possible.  So what to do?