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Category Archives: Condo Rules
New Neighborhoods–Long-Term Guests and Mandating Flood Insurance Coverage
Leave a commentNew Neighborhoods By Gary A. Poliakoff and Ryan Poliakoff Long-Term Guests and Mandating Flood Insurance Coverage Our condo documents state that guests can visit a resident for up to 30 consecutive days without being considered residents, themselves. People in our … Continue reading
FHA Confirms that ADA Rules Regarding Service Animals Do Not Apply to FHA/Condos and HOAs
Leave a commentIn September of 2010, I wrote an article about the fact that the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) had been amended to specify that emotional support animals are NOT service animals for purposes of the ADA, and that compliance with … Continue reading
Posted in ADA, Condo Associations, Condo Rules, FHA, HOAs, Homeowner's Association, Pets
Tagged ADA, Condominum, FHA, FHAA, HOA, Homeowner's Association, Pets, Prescription Pets
Controlling the Common areas in a Condo or HOA–How Far is Too Far?
Leave a commentEveryone knows that condominium associations and homeowner’s associations have some control over the use of the common elements–it’s in fact part of the board’s job to make sure that the common areas are properly used and maintained. But far too … Continue reading
Classic Blog–How to Control Messy Pets in Condos, Co-Ops and HOAs?
Leave a commentHi all! First, I wanted to apologize for the infrequency of my posts during the past couple of weeks. I had a family emergency that I had to deal with, but I promise to get back on track this week. … Continue reading
Posted in Bylaws, Common Areas, Condo Associations, Condo Rules, HOAs, Homeowner's Association, How To, Pets
Tagged Condominum, HOA, Homeowner's Association, How To, Pets, Rules and Regulations
Classic Blog–Seasons Change: Dealing with Transient Owners or Renters in a Condo, Co-Op or HOA
Leave a comment[Before starting my "Poliakoff on Condo & HOA Living" blog, I had written over 20 articles for a blog that we maintained at the New Neighborhoods website. Over the next few weeks I'm going to reprint some of those blogs … Continue reading
Emotional support animals are NOT Service Animals–An important change to the ADA
1 CommentI’m not sure how this one flew under the radar, but on July 23, 2010, Attorney General Eric Holder signed final regulations revising the ADA that can be found here. Many of these changes can sometimes affect shared ownership communities. … Continue reading
How To Screen Renters or Owners, Part 4–How to Create a Screening Procedure that’s Consistent and Fair
Leave a commentThis is the final installment in our How To Series regarding tenant and owner screening entitled “How to Screen Renters or Owners–Some Thoughts And Possible Consequences of Screening Applicants.” So, given all of the difficulties I’ve previously addressed, as well … Continue reading
How To Screen Renters or Owners, Part 2–Is it Legal?
Leave a commentThis entry is the second installment in our How To Series on screening Condo or HOA owners or renters. Our first question–Is it legal? Before your condo or HOA board decides to screen owners or tenants, understand at the outset … Continue reading
Posted in Bylaws, Condo Associations, Condo Management, Condo Rules, HOAs, Homeowner's Association, How To, Lawsuits, Occupancy, Owner Rights, Renters, Resident Screening, Security, Shared Ownership Guide
Tagged Documents, How To, Screening
Meeting Notice Requirements for FL SOC Boards–A Great Reference Chart
Leave a commentLisa Magill of the Condo/HOA Law Blog has written an excellent summary of Florida’s condo and HOA notice requirements–this is a great article to have linked in your favorites for future reference.
Posted in Board Meetings, Condo Associations, Condo Management, Condo Rules, HOAs, Homeowner's Association
Tagged Florida, Notice Requirements
How To Run a Successful Condo or HOA Board Meeting, Part 4–Trust Your Judgment
Leave a commentOur last How To Series tip for running a successful SOC board meeting addresses trusting your judgment as a leader. Edmund Burke, a famous Irish politician, once said that “Your representative owes you not his industry only, but his judgment; and … Continue reading
Posted in Board Elections, Board Meetings, Condo Associations, Condo Management, Condo Rules, HOAs, Homeowner's Association, Owner Rights
Tagged Edmund Burke, How To