Joe Adams' "Community Life" Articles, 2009


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	(12/27/09) Local CAI Chapter Hands Out Its Annual Awards
	(12/20/09) Board May Think Need for Lights Outweighs Cost
	(12/13/09) Emergency Gives Association Right of Condo Access
	(12/06/09) It May Not Be Legal To Not Invite Board Member
	(11/29/09) Meeting Notice Requirements May Differ
	(11/22/09) Reader Wants To Find Laws On Condo Associations
	(11/15/09) Should Your Condo Association Directors Be Paid?
	(11/08/09) Who Must Cover Repairs After Water Heater Ruptures?
	(11/01/09) Question Arises When Board Member Resigns Her Seat
	(10/25/09) It’s Important to Handle Condo Budget Decision Well
	(10/18/09) Pointe Royale, Shadow Wood Associations Honored
	(10/11/09) E-mail Inspection Not Addressed in Florida Statutes
	(10/04/09) No One Can Force You to Participate in Association Meeting
	(09/27/09) State Sets Factors to Consider In Fair Market Value
	(09/20/09) How Should Association Pursue Delinquent Fees?
	(09/13/09) Condo Owner Wants Improvements Stepped Up
	(09/06/09) Community Challenge Is To Balance Interests
	(08/23/09) Several Florida Laws Cover Right to Approve Buyers, Lessees
	(08/16/09) Ways to Qualify for Tax Exemption on Electricity Sales
	(08/09/09) Language on Architectural Changes Must Be Specific
	(08/02/09) Condo Owner Wants to Force Repairs to Amenities
	(07/26/09) Here’s Overview of Association Voting Instruments
	(07/19/09) Condo Association Rules Don’t Allow Voting by E-mail
	(07/12/09) New Law Raised Filing Fee for Foreclosure Actions
	(07/05/09) Condo Owner Wants to Force Repairs to Amenities
	(06/28/09) Unit Owner Has Right to Records
	(06/21/09) Management Company Change Rarely a Problem
	(06/14/09) Curiosity Not Enough to Look At All Club Records
	(06/07/09) Crist’s Veto of Senate Bill 714 Comes as a Surprise
	(05/31/09) Owners, Investors Agendas Differ
	(05/24/09) When Must Developer Turn Over Association Control?
	(05/17/09) More on SB 714, Which Affects Condominium Laws
	(05/10/09) Association Bills Went Nowhere in Legislative Session
	(05/03/09) Use of Common Areas Can Be Cut, If You Don’t Pay
	(04/26/09) Condo Association Has Problem Getting Quorum
	(04/19/09) Professional Management Not Currently Required
	(04/12/09) Association Cannot Suspend Services, Amenities
	(04/05/09) Legislation May Affect Homeowners’ Associations
	(03/29/09) Several Bills Could Affect Condo Associations
	(03/22/09) Board Meetings Must Be Posted, Open To Members
	(03/15/09) Carports Divisive Issue For Condo Owners
	(03/08/09) State Has Few Restrictions On Who Can Run For Board
	(03/01/09) New ‘Election Law’ Applies To Condo Associations
	(02/22/09) How Can You Ensure That Rules Will Be Followed?
	(02/15/09) Best to Get Majority OK For 2-Year Staggered Terms
	(02/08/09) Statute Controls How Payment Must be Applied
	(02/01/09) How Much Directors’ Liability Insurance is Enough?
	(01/25/09) Pooled Reserves Ensure There’s Cash When Needed
	(01/18/09) Two Primary Statutes Address Wheelchair Access in Condos
	(01/11/09) Management Company Owner Also a Resident
	(01/04/09) Owners Have Right to Review Delinquencies
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