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Marilyn J. Perez-Martinez, Editor
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Do My HOA’s Rules Have to be Recorded?
For many years, homeowners’ associations (HOA) were only required to record their rules and regulations if their governing documents required that they be recorded. As of July 1, 2018, that is no longer the case.
Section 720.306 was …
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Is It Time To Amend Your Condominium Declaration?
Does your Declaration of Condominium still refer to Chapter 711 as the Florida Condominium Act? Well, maybe it is not that old, but perhaps it has been a decade since it has been revised. If that is the case, then …
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Is a Bid Required?
Certain contracts entered into by a condominium association require competitive bidding. Section 718.3026(1) of the Florida Condominium Act requires competitive bidding for contracts related to the purchase, lease, or renting of materials or equipment, or for the provision of services, …
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Weathering the Storm of Unexpected Community Association Financial Needs
In Florida, particularly in the summer months, a beautiful sunny day can suddenly morph into a torrential downpour. Similarly, an association with no obvious financial problems can suddenly find itself in the perfect storm that arises when restrictive financial language …
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Maintain Now to Prevent Future Liability
Summer is a great time in Florida. It means warmer weather, outdoor grilling, family vacations, lounging by the pool, and tans. It also means increased humidity, mosquitos, sun burn, and more need for air conditioning. For Associations it is a …
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Did you know?
You very well may know that Lilliana Farinas-Sabogal is a shareholder in Becker’s Community Association group. Did you also know that she’s part of our Business Litigation group? That’s right. In addition to her experience assisting community associations and being one of only 129 attorneys statewide who is a Board Certified Specialist in Condominium and Planned Development Law, her practice further extends to involvement and expertise in appellate drafting, practice and proceedings. She has handled appeals involving a broad range of subject matters and argued before a number of tribunals.
Far from being all work and no play, though, Lilliana knows how to relax. Whether she’s working out or practicing yoga (rumor has it she’s even taught a class or two in her day), she knows that balance is key. She also knows where to find it, with Turks and Caicos, St. Lucia and anywhere on the Italian coastline among her favorite vacation spots. Beware the rainy days though – friends and family know that the Trivial Pursuit board will likely make an appearance. For ten years Lilliana was an adjunct professor at St. Thomas University School of Law, where she taught Appellate Advocacy and Advanced Legal Research and Writing. You’ll often see these skills on display in these pages, this month with her article Weathering the Storm of Unexpected Community Association Financial Needs.
