I have read in the statutes that reserves are not for regular expenses, but are for special ones like roofs, painting, and paving. Would a reserve fund be valid for insurance? ...more

October 12, 2008

Q: Can a board of directors approve a special assessment simply to balance a budget? The members have been assessed what amounts to an additional fiscal quarter because the new board members have determined that there is a shortfall. Shouldn't a full membership vote be required for any assessments not deemed an emergency by the governor? BR, Naples ...more

October 5, 2008

Here on the Hillsborough River, the tannin-stained water flows languidly past a mishmash of houses, apartment buildings and the occasional restaurant or marina. ...more

September 25, 2008

Responsible condo and homeowners are increasingly being hit with special assessments and higher association fees to cover the growing cost of those who are not meeting their obligations because they have lost their homes. ...more

September 23, 2008

When residents of several neighborhoods near Orlando International Airport go to bed, they wonder what most homeowners don't: Is there a bomb under my house? ...more

September 18, 2008

Efforts to force Kiddie Campus University, Inc. to put up a wall to separate its playground from the neighboring Manor Oaks subdivision have failed. ...more

September 17, 2008

Last Monday I attended a meeting of the Highlands County Homeowners Association. As usual, Jack Richie and his fellow officers put together an informative and entertaining two hours. Invited to speak were Jeff Carlson, Ron Grimming, Guy Maxcy and Zane Thomas, all candidates for various elected positions in the county. ...more

September 14, 2008

Highlands County has an emergency preparedness plan to deal with any type of disaster, natural or man-made, for the entire county. ...more

September 14, 2008

The two candidates for the District 5 seat on the Highlands County Board of Commissioners spoke at this week's meeting of the Highlands County Homeowners Association. ...more

September 11, 2008

We live in an adult community with almost 300 units. We have a management company to look after our maintenance and financial issues. We provide an office and the management company provides the computer, fax, copier and other office equipment. ...more

September 11, 2008