A lawsuit has been filed with the developer of the tallest condominium tower in St. Petersburg. The association claims the alleged defects were hidden and discovered after owners took ownership. The suit cites more than 100 alleged construction and design defects.
In this Q & A, two issues are discussed, whether there is a conflict of interest for a real estate agent who sells property in the building for being on the board and the responsibility of the association to clean dryer vents in their building.
The decision to approve a medical marijuana dispensary has been put off by the planning and zoning commission, because the are proposing taking a few parking spaces from the local condominium association to accommodate parking for the dispensary. The association says they don't have the right to take any of the spaces.
Homeowners are blaming the developer for road failure in the case of a large hole that has caved in the main access road to their subdivision.
A woman is facing a hefty bill for repairs to her home because neither the homeowners association, nor her homeowners insurance, will pay for the damage after a water main broke and flooded her home.
A tree said to be over 100 year of age, uprooted and fell back towards condominium buildings, causing damage and some families to be displaced. They are awaiting the city inspector to determine whether or not the families can return to their homes.
The City of Bradenton has decided to honor an agreement made with a subdivision 30 years ago. The agreement says that the community takes care of 6 acres of city easements within the subdivision and the city will give them $1000 off the association's water bill in exchange for the service. The association is spending quite a bit to maintain the property and is asking for an inflation adjustment.
A township, facing ash trees that are diseased by the emerald ash borer, have decided to remove the trees and residents are concerned. They feel the township should replace the trees and they are concerned with the liability stumps will present.
A pool contractor closed his doors, leaving 10 families in an association with unfinished pools in their backyards. Concrete shells are all that are remaining and the homeowners are upset that they have lost a lot of money, but also that their yards have become ugly, unsafe eyesores.
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The manager's role in an association can be greatly misunderstood, causing conflict between board members and homeowners. Read this article and find out the top 8 myths involved in the responsibilities of the manager.
