This week’s column was written by Michael Hunter’s law partner, Bill Hamel. Most swimming pools have a list of rules posted somewhere on the premises. We’ve all seen them. The rules contain common ...

Before we answer questions, I wanted to clarify something from last week’s column. The Condominium and Cooperative Acts are explicit in saying that email addresses provided when owners consent to ...

TLDR: Contracted to operate a snack bar. Lots of issues mostly on the HOA side. HOA wants to unilaterally terminate the contract without notice 1 day after saying they agreed to 1 weeks notice. Now ...

A resident questions whether a handicapped guest can park in a handicapped spot at the community pool without using the pool. The attorney clarifies that the ADA likely doesn't apply to private ...

Q: I have seen your articles detailing pool openings for homeowners associations from earlier in the pandemic, and I was wondering if you could offer some additional insight to these Phase 2 opening ...

Editor’s note: Attorneys at Goede, DeBoest & Cross respond to questions about Florida community association law. With offices in Naples, Fort Myers, Coral Gables, Boca Raton and Pensacola, the firm ...

Q: Quick question, please. The president of our homeowners association doesn’t live in our community. Is there a rule or law that says he must? If so, can I please have a link ? Thank you. Also, our ...

Who knew a tiny pool could cause such a major headache? Leo and Maidolys Aguado saved for years to build a pool for their six and twelve-year-old daughters. However, they made a big mistake by hiring ...

Q: Can our HOA require vaccinations and masks in the pool area and/or clubhouse? There are signs posted requiring both, but proof of vaccination has not yet been asked for. Do they have the authority ...