The following will become law if signed by Governor Rick Scott on July 1st, 2017. This article in the Miami Herald is a summary of a bill that imposes criminal penalties on condominium violations such as electoral fraud, theft of funds and conflicts of interests — all significant problems in Miami-Dade County.

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Every Association is required to have budget and while most people despise the word budget, Basulto Robbins & Associates is here to ensure that associations properly pass their budgets without the unnecessary burdens. By October – November, associations should traditionally be distributing to its members their proposed budgets for the next calendar year. As such, it’s a good idea to start a few months before reviewing the budgets, analyzing the needs of the association and developing a plan of what Associations, Board, Budgets, Condos, Financial

Associations, whether governed by Florida Statute Chapter 718 or 720 should have an election every year or as required by the Association’s governing documents. While many people dread election season, they really do not have to be so bad as long as the proper protocol is followed. It is important that prior to any election your association reviews its governing documents and ensures that its election and protocol complies with the Deceleration, By-laws, Rules and Regulations and Articles of Incorporation. Associations, Board, Condos, Elections