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	<title>APM News Express &#187; Statutes</title>
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		<title>Florida Statutes: Summary of New Laws for Chapter 720</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 20:31:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We've previously highlighted changes in SB 1196 that would impact Condominium &#038; Cooperatives; here is additional information on the changes that will occur for Homeowners’ associations.  The following is a review of the changes and additions to Chapter 720, which will become effective on July 1, 2010.]]></description>
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		<title>Florida Statutes: Summary of New Laws for Chapter 718</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 20:28:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Florida legislature just passed SB1196 and Governor Crist did not veto the bill, thus it became law.  There were quite a few changes and SB 1196 provides for some relief for associations concerning the mandatory Fire Sprinkler and Elevator retrofit.  Overall, these changes will affect most condominium and cooperative associations, regardless of size. ]]></description>
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		<title>Notice Requirements for Florida Statutes Chapters 718, 719 and 720</title>
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		<comments>http://www.apmnews.org/notice-requirements-for-florida-statutes-chapters-718-719-and-720/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 12:08:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Residents]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[affidavit of mailing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[meeting notice]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Until the Florida Legislature unifies the laws for community associations, FS Chapters 718 (condominium), 719 (co-operative), and 720 (homeowners); these separate sections will contain different notice requirements for Board Meetings, Member Meetings and Committee Meetings.  Many times, notice requirements are confusing to owners, board members and yes, even property managers!]]></description>
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		<title>Fiduciary This! &#8211; 8 Keys to a Relationship of Trust for Board Members</title>
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		<comments>http://www.apmnews.org/keys-to-a-relationship-of-trust-for-board-members/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 20:07:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Liability]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Negligence]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[As officers and directors of community associations, Florida Statutes, and the association documents require that all Board members have a fiduciary relationship in their positions with and for the unit owners that they represent and serve.  What is a fiduciary relationship?  A fiduciary relationship simply means a relationship of trust and confidence. ]]></description>
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		<title>Watch Your Community Association Funds Closely</title>
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		<comments>http://www.apmnews.org/watch-your-community-association-funds-closely/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 20:04:13 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Board of Directors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Operations]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[bank ratings]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cash]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Community Association]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[funds]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[investment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Safety]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[With deteriorating bank balance sheets and the lowering of the bank ratings, we are reminded that Boards of Directors have a statutory and fiduciary duty to maintain and invest community association funds wisely and safely.  With the current low yields and lower assessment revenues there may be a tendency for some associations to want to forget that the Florida statutes are quite clear about commingling, investing and reporting when it comes to your association funds.]]></description>
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		<title>Why Does Our Community Association Need a Notice of Commencement?</title>
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		<comments>http://www.apmnews.org/why-does-our-community-association-need-a-notice-of-commencement/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:12:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Maintenance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Operations]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Lien]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Throughout the years many community associations have found themselves in legal and financial disputes with contractors for work performed because they do not comply with the Florida Construction Lien Law.  There are stories of community associations who have paid contractors all of the required funds, executed and received release of liens with each stage of payment, only to receive a notice of lien from a supplier of materials/labor as they had never been paid from the contractor for their work! ]]></description>
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		<title>Does Your Board of Directors Adhere to the Business Judgment Rule?</title>
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		<comments>http://www.apmnews.org/does-your-board-of-directors-follow-the-business-judgment-rule/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2010 18:51:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Board of Directors]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Business Practices]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Decisions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Effective Leadership]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Board of Directors in community associations are protected from liability in the course of operating and making decisions by what is known by the “Business Judgment Rule”.  The Business Judgment Rule requires that the Board act within a reasonable manner and take the necessary steps to justify their decisions. If the Board did not use good business practices in their decision and something were to happen or be challenged, it could then be argued that they did not use good judgment. ]]></description>
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		<title>Florida Legislative Update &#8211; Spring 2010</title>
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		<comments>http://www.apmnews.org/florida-legislative-update/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 16:50:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Statutes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Community Association]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Condominium]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Currently, HB 959 is winding its way through the Florida Legislature and is intended to reform some condominium law and provide associations some relief in other areas of their management and operations. The highlights of the bill contain the following information and is important enough for you to provide feedback and input to your local legislators.]]></description>
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		<title>15 Common Complaints about Homeowners&#8217; Associations</title>
		<link>http://www.apmnews.org/common-complaints-about-homeowner-associations/</link>
		<comments>http://www.apmnews.org/common-complaints-about-homeowner-associations/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:01:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Maintenance]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nationwide homeowners’ associations have a poor reputation with the public. Due to the actions of a few individuals I am sure that there have been abuses, mismanagement and waste.  In Florida, I believe that owners may be happier with their HOA, as we have better statutes and oversight, an engaged membership and a longer history of this form of living than in most states. ]]></description>
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		<title>Is Your HOA Election Procedure a Problem?  Try it this Way.</title>
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		<comments>http://www.apmnews.org/hoa-election-procedure-a-problem/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 20:49:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Board of Directors]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Statutes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ballots]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Elections]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am not sure why it is happening this year, but to me it seems like there is a lot of turmoil in HOA elections this year.  I have heard the following problems and charges in the last few months concerning charges of vote tampering, proxy collecting and improper counting of ballots.  I suggest if your association is having any election controversy and if your HOA documents so provide, try following the condominium procedure.]]></description>
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