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The Short-Pay Solution

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There are several programs available to homeowners that will avoid the loss of their homes through foreclosure such as repayment plans, forbearance plans and loan modifications.

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Recent Court Rulings Favor Condo Buyers Over Developers

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Is the economy influencing the Courts? It seems that the trend has shifted from rulings in favor of condominium developers to rulings in favor of  purchasers and more lawsuits on the behalf of buyers are being filed in Courts throughout …

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Differences in Insurance Requirements for Condominiums vs. Cooperatives in Florida

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Much has been written about the insurance requirements for condominium associations and condominium owners. The Florida Condominium Act has been amended significantly over the years in this regard. Major changes resulted from the 2003 legislative session, by …

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Fannie Mae Tightens Lending Standards for Florida – Project Eligibility Review Required

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Fannie Mae recently announced several changes to its standards and reintroduced its Project Eligibility Review Service (PERS). Read PDF. PERS review is required for new and newly converted condominiums in Florida, while optional in projects located elsewhere …

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2009 Annual Community Association Leadership Conference

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Free Educational Forum
The Community Association Law Practice Group of Becker & Poliakoff is pleased to announce that the Firm will be holding its Annual Community Association Leadership Conferences beginning on January 16, 2009. Becker & Poliakoff …

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In Re: Petition For Arbitration: Cypress Bend IV Condominium Association, Inc., v. Cheryl Pepper and Richard Frisbie, Arbitration Case No. No. 00-0417 (Final Order 6/26/00)

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In this case, the Cypress Bend IV Condominium Association (“Association”) filed a petition for arbitration against unit owners Cheryl Pepper and Richard Frisbie (“Respondents”). The Association alleged that the Respondents violated Article XIII, Section …

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Elevator Retrofits Required for Safety – Master Elevator Key

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There are various safety retrofits required in the State of Florida, many of them involving elevators and fire safety.  Every building in the State of Florida containing six or more stories is required to retrofit their elevators to allow operation …

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