Today’s column is the seventh and final installment of our review of 2024 legislation affecting Florida community associations. Today, we will continue our review of some major changes made to the laws regulating homeowners’ associations, with a focus on new …
CERTified Safe: Empowering Community Associations with Dr. Jesse P. Spearo
Can ordinary citizens become heroes during a disaster? Discover how Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) help everyday people play essential roles in emergency situations. Join Take It To The Board host Donna DiMaggio Berger and guest Dr. Jesse …
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2024 HOA Law Changes Explored
Today’s column is the sixth installment of our review of 2024 legislation affecting Florida community associations. Today, we will continue our review of some major changes made to the laws regulating homeowners’ associations, with a focus on new rules on …
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2024 Legislature Makes Significant HOA Changes
Today’s column is the fifth installment of our review of 2024 legislation affecting Florida community associations. The first four pieces dealt with changes to the condominium statutes and rules for community association managers and management companies. Today, we will begin …
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The Truth About Service Animals and ESAs– Real vs. Fake
Millions of people depend on assistance animals to help them engage in major life activities. On the flip side, some people try to pass off their pets as assistance animals to skirt the rules in pet-restricted communities, restaurants, airplanes, and …
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Hurricane Preparedness and Electric Vehicles
It is mid-July and we have already experienced two (2) named storms this year. Where are you in your hurricane preparedness? In addition to general hurricane preparedness, local municipalities and programs throughout the state have been warning against the potential …
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Delivering Marketable and Insurable Title After Condo Termination
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, many condominiums in the Southwest Florida area were substantially damaged. While many Associations are in the process of rebuilding, some have not been able due to the high costs involved. As result, some of …
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Ask About Incidental Damages Before Starting Your Condo’s Maintenance Project
Incidental damages are damages that are caused by associations to portions of buildings that unit owners are required to maintain. The most common example occurs when an association has its contractor go into a unit and remove portions of the …
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2024 Legislative Review Continues – Part 2
Today’s column is the fourth installment of our review of 2024 legislation affecting Florida community associations. The first three pieces dealt with changes to the condominium statutes. Today we will wrap up the discussion on changes to the condominium statutes …
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2024 Legislative Review Continues
Today’s column is the third installment of our review of 2024 legislation affecting Florida community associations. The first two pieces dealt with changes to the condominium statutes, as will today’s review.
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