CALL’s Florida Community Association Legislative Guide 2017 (“Guide”) is now available online.
The 2017 Legislative Session ended with several bills passing that will have a significant effect on community associations: HB 1237, Relating to …
Review of Legislation continues – Part 4
2017 Statute Changes Impose New Conflict Of Interest Rules
Today’s column is the fourth installment of our annual review of legislation affecting community associations.
So far, we have reviewed Senate Bill 398, dealing with “estoppel certificates,” and parts …
Review of New Legislation Continues – Part 3
Today’s column is the third installment of our annual review of community association legislation. In the first two installments, we covered the requirements for “estoppel certificates.” Today, we will look at House Bill 1237, which contains some significant changes. HB …
Condominium Documents Should be Kept Current
Question: I recently purchased a condominium unit and was given a copy of the condominium documents. The documents I was given are over 40 years old. When I asked the association about this, I was told that the …
Complaint Letters Are Part of Association’s Official Record
Question: I live in a condominium and recently sent a letter to the manager complaining about the occupants of a neighboring unit. When the owner of the unit found out that someone complained, they asked for a copy …
Review of New Legislature Continues – Part 2
Last week, we began our annual review of legislation affecting Florida’s community associations. This week we continue our review of SB 398, the new law regarding “estoppel certificates,” the form associations have to complete for unit or parcel closings.
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Review of New Legislation – Part 1
Today begins our annual review of legislation affecting community associations in Florida. Today’s topic, “estoppel certificates.”
On June 14, 2017, Governor Scott signed SB 398, which amends Chapters 718 (condominiums), 719 (cooperatives), and 720 (homeowners’ associations) and which …
ELSS Bill Vetoed, Condominium Bill Approved, & Final Report on Community Association Bills for 2017 Session
Governor Rick Scott has now taken action on all of the community association bills that passed during the 2017 legislative session.
HB 653, Relating to Community Associations, was Vetoed. Among other things, the bill would have allowed high …
How Our National Political Discourse Parallels Our Community Association Discourse
It’s hard right now to turn away from the 24/7 news cycle and its discord, rancor and heated rhetoric. When we spend the majority of our time discussing just 20% of the topics which concern us, we cannot commit time …
Associations Must Allow Flags
Question: I am a military veteran. Over Memorial Day weekend, I displayed my American flag outside my home. I intend to display the same flag for the Fourth of July. I recently received a letter from my homeowners’ …