Associations lose hundreds of thousands of dollars to unlicensed and uncertified contractors every year. Associations should protect their property by avoiding unlicensed contractors.
Hurricane Preparedness & Insurance Claims Recovery Webinar
Members of Becker & Poliakoff’s Hurricane Preparedness and Claims Recovery Team presented “Hurricane Season 2009: Are You Ready to Weather the Storm?”
Shareholders Ken Direktor and Herb Brock explained the importance of developing a …
Posting Debtor Lists to Collect Delinquent Condo & HOA Assessments
The Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act Prohibits Associations From Posting Delinquency Lists and Taking Other Actions to Collect Assessments and Maintenance Fees.
Condominium Education Providers
A reader recently posed the following question:
In preparation of next years election of board members, where or how do I find a division approved education provider? How will the new member become aware of the educational …
Going Digital
Recently, Congress enacted legislation that requires all over the air broadcast television signals to be transmitted in a digital format. This means that the aerial, “rooftop” and “rabbit ear” antennas designed to receive analog signals will no longer be of …
Condominium Warranties and the Statute of Limitations
It is important for all condominium purchasers to know the very strong warranties that come with their purchase of a condominium unit. A developer grants each first-time purchaser of a condominium unit implied warranties under Section 718.203, Florida Statutes. The …
Are E-mails, Instant Messages (IM), & Twitter Transcripts “official” records of the Association?
The ever changing trends in technology will keep Associations on their toes about the “official records” aspect of E-mails, Instant Messages (IM), & Twitter Transcripts.
Governor Vetoes SB 714; Unit Owner Insurance Coverage & Board Obligations
SB 714 Designed to Clarify Insurance Requirements & Provide Relief to Homeowners by Delaying Fire Sprinkler Retrofit.
Condominium Unit Owners Required to Maintain Insurance Coverage.
Governor Charlie Crist …
HOA & Condo Boards: Solar and Renewable Energy Improvements
Florida Law Governs Rules or Covenants Prohibiting Solar Collectors or other Renewable Resource Energy Devices.
Many community leaders may not be aware of Section 163.04, Florida Statutes which prohibits enforcement of restrictions …
Insider’s Analysis of the 2009 Legislative Session Webinar
Close to 200 Community Leaders and Professional Property Managers participated in the first of a series of webinars presented by Becker & Poliakoff, P.A.
On Wednesday, May 28, 2009, CALL presented a …