When residents won’t follow the rules in a Homeowners’ Association, it can certainly be frustrating for the HOA. After all, the resident knew what the rules were when they decided to join the community. If they now refuse to follow those rules, why did they act like...
When homeowners buy into your community, they know the rules imposed by the homeowners’ association and agree to abide by them. Yet, countless Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs) find themselves facing litigation from homeowners who later decide that a particular rule...
We all know that defensive driving is a key element to staying safe on the road. One way that you can do this is to pay attention to what other vehicles around you are doing. Some drivers might be impaired when they hit the roads. By knowing the signs of an impaired...
Car insurance is something you buy for protection. You hope you never have to file a claim, but there’s no way of knowing what the future will bring. Should the time come to file a car insurance claim, it’s critical that you take the right steps at the right time....
If you are a member of the board for your local homeowner's association (HOA), you probably do a lot of work for your community without much — if any — compensation for your efforts. Some of your work can even be unpleasant, as you may have to issue citations and...
During the building of a community that will be governed by a homeowners’ association, many HOAs have to deal with easements to ensure that the appropriate individuals and entities have access to the spaces they need within the HOA community. What's an easement?...
In theory, people know all about the HOA rules when they buy a house. They’re agreeing to follow those rules and pay the extra money every month in exchange for everything the HOA provides, such as community amenities and general neighborhood services. In reality,...
Wages are a cornerstone of any employment arrangement. The people a company hires will expect to receive their compensation in full and on time, and companies can attract the best staff possible by offering competitive wages to skilled workers. Paying employees as...
Most Florida business owners find themselves either needing to sign or draft contracts as they operate their companies. Many of those agreements outline the procedure one must go through to resolve their differences. The contract may describe alternative dispute...
If you tell an employee that you’re letting them go, the first thing they’re probably going to ask is why you’re doing it. If you don’t tell them or don’t have a reason, they may protest that you have to tell them and that it’s unfair or even illegal not to. Are they...
