HOAs are being sued in federal court for charging more fees, costs and assessments than permitted by law.
What Rules and Regulations are Enforceable?
I am often asked by readers whether guest restrictions are enforceable. Residents often want to know whether the Association can require them to notify management when guests arrive or whether it is appropriate to require guests to register with the …
The Association’s Decision to Foreclose
Associations 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.
Condos, HOAs and Coops Will Have the Ability to Demand Rent
SB 1196 Includes New Remedies for Collecting Money Owed to Associations.
Community leaders and managers have complained for years about investor owner delinquencies. Why should the owner continue to collect …
SB 1196 Changes Condo/HOA Official Records and Record Inspection Rights
Community association leaders and managers should become aware of changes to record inspection obligations now that SB 1196 has been signed into law.
Roster List (Condo):
The roster list is an important document. Telephone …
SB 1196 Becomes Law: New Condo/HOA Regulations
SB 1196 contains significant changes for community associations.
Governor Crist had until June 1, 2010 to act on SB 1196. While I have included bullet point explanations of some of the changes, over the next few …
55 & Over Housing: What is the 80/20 Rule?
55 & Older Housing – what does that mean? The Federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin. Many States have their own Fair Housing Act – in …
Condo Owner Blocks Association from Collecting Assessment
Appellate Court Allows Owner to Seek Injunctive Relief and Reverses Award of Attorney’s Fees and Costs. In Mitchell v. Beach Club of Hallandale Condominium Association, Inc., 17 So.3d 1265 (Fla. 4th DCA 2009), the …
Condo Insurance Requirements
Question: What is the new law concerning condo air-conditioners? Is there a new law?
Answer: The association’s insurance policy must include coverage for the HVAC system – the air conditioning units, compressors, thermostats, duct …
Canceling Cable Contracts May Not Be So Easy After All
Appellate Court Confirms Right of Condominium Association Members to Cancel Cable Television Contracts Entered Into By Developer Prior to Turnover. Nontheless, exercising this right provided by Florida Law may not be so easy.
By …