With Tropical Storm Erika bearing down upon us and likely to hit our shores over the weekend or early next week, it is important for you to know what to do if your community suffers a property loss …
Community Association Legislative Guide, 2015
The Legislative Guide includes a comprehensive summary of the laws that passed that directly impact community associations, including bills dealing with insurance and other miscellaneous bills of interest.
- Practical Pointers to help you implement the 2015 legislative …
Florida Shared Ownership Statutes Continue to Catch up with Digital Age
Given the significant percentage of Floridians living in all types of shared ownership communities, it is not surprising that each year we see at least a handful of bills pass which directly or indirectly impact those private residential communities and …
Can a Realtor Request a Copy of the Association HOA Budget?
Question: Can a realtor request a copy of the association HOA budget? One of the properties in our Association went through all the foreclosure proceedings and the bank is now the owner. A realtor who is representing the …
Town Hall Meetings Can Trigger Sunshine Law
Question: Our community holds monthly “informational” meetings, held right before the board’s regular meeting. All members are encouraged to attend, and the manager is there as well. Board members do not “run” the meeting, but …
Governing Documents Determine How Parking Spaces Are Defined
Question: The association in my condominium is trying to reassign all the parking spaces, which were originally assinged by the developer in 1969. I have a two bedroom unit and ever since I moved 15 years ago, I’ve …
Defining a Nuisance in your Community
If you live in a shared ownership community, you have likely heard the term “nuisance” bandied about now and then. It is an unfortunate byproduct of living in close quarters with others that at some point, another person’s conduct may …
Community Update, Volume 11, 2014
As the end of the year approaches, we find ourselves reflecting on those with the inspiration and vision to shape our industry. This year, we sadly experienced the passing of Gary Poliakoff, our Firm’s co-founder and pioneer in the field …
Organizational Session Signals Start of 2015 Florida Legislative Session
The 2015 Legislative Session kicks off next week on Tuesday, November 18, when the Legislators come to Tallahassee for their organizational session.
The Senate President Andy Gardiner from Orlando and House Speaker Steve Crisafulli from …
Construction Lien Law Can Result In Condominium Associations Paying Twice For the Same Work
Question: Our condominium association is going to re-roof all of the condominium buildings this winter. In my home state, there was a “mechanics lien law” which applied to repairs of this nature. Does Florida have a “mechanics …