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A survey conducted by Community Association Leadership Lobby (CALL) confirms problems with community operations and lack of maintenance as a result of foreclosures. Averaged out, over 100 people per day responded to the 2nd Annual Foreclosure Survey conducted by the Community Association Leadership Lobby (CALL). Over ninety (90%) percent of them say …
By Sanjay Kurian
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Today’s Fort Myers News-Press has an article about a new bill proposed by state Representative Gary Aubuchon. The proposed bill will further regulate what steps owners must take to pursue claims for construction defects. Florida already has Chapter 558 which is, per its own terms, an “alternative method to resolve construction …
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There are several programs available to homeowners that will avoid the loss of their homes through foreclosure such as repayment plans, forbearance plans and loan modifications.
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Is the economy influencing the Courts? It seems that the trend has shifted from rulings in favor of condominium developers to rulings in favor of purchasers and more lawsuits on the behalf of buyers are being filed in Courts throughout Florida. Attorneys have come up with creative arguments against developers in an attempt to …
By Kevin L. Edwards
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This is a question I am asked seemingly on a daily basis. It has some variations in format; perhaps involving a burst pipe, toilet/shower leak, or air-conditioner drip pan overflow but the theme is always the same. That is, something involving the unexpected flow of water happens within a unit which causes damage to …
By Sanjay Kurian
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Last week I wrote about Indemnification. Specifically about hiring contractors and ensuring that contract clauses were properly worded so that the Association was being indemnified and not providing the indemnity. At the end, I concluded by noting that indemnification in the absence of adequate insurance may be illusory. What does that mean? Remember that …
By Sanjay Kurian
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Indemnification. A scary word and a confusing subject. However, almost all contracts for services contain requirements for one party to indemnify the other from damages. Often these clauses are in small type of allegedly “standard form” agreements. For purposes of today’s blog, let us discuss non-construction services. Indemnification for construction contracts is governed by …
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Much has been written about the insurance requirements for condominium associations and condominium owners. The Florida Condominium Act has been amended significantly over the years in this regard. Major changes resulted from the 2003 legislative session, by defining the terms “building”, “condominium property,” “insurable improvements,” and other terms contained in declarations …
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Fannie Mae recently announced several changes to its standards and reintroduced its Project Eligibility Review Service (PERS). Read PDF. PERS review is required for new and newly converted condominiums in Florida, while optional in projects located elsewhere throughout the United States. Fannie Mae likewise announced an intention to publish a list …
By Marilyn Perez-Martinez
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Protecting the Association’s interests when members of the Board are involved in a suit can get complicated. Creating a committee for the purpose of handling the matter may be the best solution.
Becker, with headquarters in Fort Lauderdale, FL., is a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists and other professionals at offices throughout the East Coast.
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