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It is summer and contracts are in the air. Some associations may be considering a new management company while others may be considering embarking on a construction/restoration project. Others may be considering alternative landscapers while a select few may be …
The 2025 My Safe Florida Condominium Grant Program, House Bill 393, was signed by the Governor on June 23, 2025, and became effective upon his signature. The new law changes the eligibility requirements for the My Safe Florida Condominium Grant …
Generally speaking, an Association may lose its right to enforce its Governing/Condominium Documents if it does so inconsistently, unevenly, or arbitrarily. This is a concept known as “selective enforcement” and is shown when there are instances of similar violations, of …
The Marketable Record Title Act (“MRTA”) is set forth in Chapter 712, Florida Statutes, and provides that interests in real property are extinguished after thirty (30) years, with limited exceptions, unless preserved through compliance with Chapter 712. MRTA generally does …
Section 768.0706, Florida Statutes, titled “Multifamily Residential Property Safety and Security; Presumption Against Liability,” was enacted in 2023 and provides a legal framework for the “owner or principal operator” of a multifamily residential property to obtain a presumption against liability …
2024 has come and gone, and with the new statutes, the Legislature has doubled down on making it clear that no funny business is allowed in association operations – even if they’ve included some fairly obvious new “crimes”. Steal from …
Are your association’s governing documents woefully outdated but the voting threshold required to approve amendments to update your documents so high that it seems you can never make the changes necessary to bring them into the modern age? Is your …
Property owners, developers, construction industry professionals, and other permit- and authorization-holders may have even more opportunities for further extensions due to Hurricane Ian in 2022.
The following provides an overview of the permit extension available under law, including …
Certain contracts entered into by condominium, cooperative and homeowners’ associations require competitive bidding.
These requirements are found in Section 718.3026 of Florida’s Condominium Act, Section 719.3026 of Florida’s Cooperative Act, and Section 720.3055 of Florida’s Homeowners’ Association Act …
Associations in Florida must follow strict legal requirements to safeguard against liability and administrative penalties. Pursuant to Section 399.02(5)(b), Florida Statutes, associations are responsible for elevator safety and maintenance after inspection and certification, even if they outsource maintenance services. This …
