The mortgage foreclosure bill, HB 87, by Representative Passidomo, was approved today by Governor Scott. This is great news for community associations who will now have a tool to expedite stalled mortgage foreclosure cases. I applaud Governor Scott for signing the bill and commend Representative Passidomo for her hard work these past three years to… Continue Reading
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New Proposed HOA Bill by House Business and Professional Regulation Subcommittee
Posted in CALL Alert, LegislationA few weeks ago, the House Business and Professional Regulation Subcommittee held a workshop to consider a number of issues related to homeowners’ associations (HOAs), including whether HOAs should be regulated by the State in the same manner as condominium and cooperative associations. The result of that workshop is a proposed committee bill (PCB) dealing… Continue Reading
Florida Legislative Session Week 2 Update– Call Alert For March 17, 2013
Posted in CALL Alert, LegislationHere are the highlights of Week 2 of the 2013 legislative session: SB 436 (Sen. Altman) and HB 73 (Rep. Moraitis), Relating to Residential Properties. SB 436 and HB 73 both passed unanimously in their respective committees. HB 73 is now headed to the floor of the House. HB 436 has one more committee stop,… Continue Reading
Florida Legislative Session Week 2 Preview– Call Alert For March 11, 2013
Posted in CALL AlertWeek 2 of the 2013 legislative session is now underway. There are a number of bills that CALL is tracking that are being heard in committee this week. One bill (HB 77, Relating to Landlords and Tenants) is already scheduled to be heard on the floor of the House. However, as of this writing, all… Continue Reading
Summary of HB 73, Relating to Residential Properties
Posted in CALL Alert, LegislationAs noted in my CALL Alert of January 2, 2013, Representative Moraitis filed a bill for the 2013 Legislative Session that will impact community associations. The bill (HB 73) makes numerous changes to the Condominium Act, the Cooperative Act and the Homeowners’ Association Act. The following is a summary of HB 73 as originally filed. … Continue Reading
New Bills Filed for 2013 Session – CALL Alert for January 2, 2013
Posted in CALL Alert, LegislationThe 2013 Legislative Session does not begin until March 5, 2013, but there are already a number of bills filed and in the works that will impact community associations. To stay up to date on what is going on at the Capitol, make sure to follow me on Twitter (@YelineGoin_CALL). HB 73, Relating to Residential… Continue Reading
Preeminent Regional Law Firm Joins Becker & Poliakoff
Posted in UncategorizedBecker & Poliakoff announced today that Cornett, Googe & Associates, P.A., a Stuart, Florida-based law firm that represents more than 300 community associations as well as businesses, individuals and professionals throughout the Treasure Coast, is joining Becker & Poliakoff. Effective October 1, the attorneys and staff of Cornett, Googe will become part of the Becker… Continue Reading
Attorney Ken Direktor appears on CNN discussing potential association liability on the Trayvon Martin case.
Posted in LiabilityAttorney Ken Direktor appears on CNN discussing potential association liability on the Trayvon Martin case.
CALL ALERT for February 29, 2012 – HB 319 and HB 213 Pass the House of Representatives
Posted in LegislationHB 319, Relating to Residential Properties, overwhelmingly passed today on the floor of the House of Representatives by a vote of 114-1.
The Truth About HB 319
Posted in Assessment Collection, Foreclosures, Legislation, Reader Q&A, Safe HarborHB 319 is the primary condominium bill this session. It is neither anti-association nor pro-bank as some of its critics have said. In fact, it is one of the most pro-association bills we have seen in recent years.
2012 Florida Communities of Excellence Awards
Posted in EventsJoin board members, managers and residents from hundreds of Florida communities for this annual celebration of community association excellence. Attend stimulating educational sessions and CEU classes, discover the latest solutions from top industry vendors, and network with industry professionals and community leaders from across the state.
Community Association Bill filed by Representative Moraitis
Posted in LegislationRepresentative George Moraitis, the sponsor of HB 1195, which became law on July 1, 2011, has filed a new community association bill, HB 319. HB 319 will be considered during the 2012 Legislative Session. HB 319 impacts condominium, cooperative, and homeowners’ associations.
LIVE WEBINAR: Disaster Preparedness Initiatives
Posted in Hurricane/Disaster IssuesThis is a Don’t-Miss-It event where you will learn proven best practices on how to protect your community against disasters.
Ceremonial Bill Signing Ceremony for HB 1195
Posted in LegislationI recently had the pleasure of attending a ceremonial bill signing ceremony for HB 1195 at the Florida Capitol. HB 1195 was the comprehensive community association bill that passed during the 2011 legislative session and became effective on July 1, 2011.
Lloyd’s Class Action Suit Approved by Florida Court
Posted in Hurricane/Disaster Issues, InsuranceOn June 9th, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida granted preliminary approval of a class action settlement concerning the improper application of separate hurricane deductibles on certain Lloyd’s policies.
More Q&A’s Regarding HB 1195
Posted in Legislation, Reader Q&AWe continue to receive questions regarding HB 1195, the comprehensive community association bill that passed during the 2011 Legislative Session and became effective on July 1, 2011. Therefore, I wanted to take an opportunity to answer some of the questions.
Legislative Webinar Q&A Round-Up
Posted in LegislationThe Community Association Leadership Lobby (“CALL”), the lobby arm of Becker & Poliakoff, P.A., recently hosted a Legislative Webinar that focused on recent changes to Florida Law based on the 2011 Legislative Session. We were honored to have State Representative George Moraitis, who sponsored HB 1195 (this year’s large community association bill), join us as a guest presenter during the Webinar. We had a record number of attendees for the Webinar and we thank you for your continued support and interest.
Summary of 2011 Community Association Legislation
Posted in LegislationWe are pleased to announce that this year’s large community association bill, HB 1195, which previously passed out of the Legislature was formally signed into law yesterday by Governor Rick Scott. The effective date of HB 1195 is July 1, 2011. You can view the full text of HB 1195 by accessing the CALL website (www.callbp.com). CALL has also prepared a comprehensive summary of HB 1195 and several other important bills that impact community associations.
Community Association Legislation on the Way to the Governor
Posted in LegislationWe are pleased to announce that HB 1195 passed out of the Legislature today and will now be sent to the Governor for action. We have no reason to believe the Governor will veto the bill, but final confirmation normally takes a matter of 3 or 4 weeks. Here is a summary of the issues CALL worked on and drafted language for which are contained within this bill…
The Association’s Decision to Foreclose
Posted in Assessment Collection, ForeclosuresAssociations in the past were reluctant to foreclose when the mortgagee already commenced its own foreclosure action or when the value of the property did not exceed the amount of debt secured by the first mortgage. That’s changing now.
Free Condominium Educational Seminars Statewide
Posted in EventsThe Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes is holding Free Condominium Educational Seminars Statewide.
Time Change: Anatomy of a Disaster Claim Webinar
Posted in EventsWith hurricane season upon us, now is the time to gear up for the potential of a disaster claim against your insurance company. Learn what you can do now to prepare a complete and well-documented claim, thereby lessening the worry and ensuring the likelihood of a maximized recovery.
The Gulf Oil Spill: Prepare for the Worst – Hope for the Best
Posted in Hurricane/Disaster Issues, InsuranceWith the oil still gushing off our shores and no end in sight, only one thing is for certain, the impact on the environment and economy of Florida’s Gulf Coast will be devastating.
Houses Passes CS/CS/CS/SB 1196
Posted in LegislationToday the Florida House of Representatives overwhelming passed CS/CS/CS/SB 1196 (passed on 4/16/2010 by the Florida Senate) sending it to Governor Crist for his signature.