Community Update – January 2022
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Community Update – November 2021
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A Guide to Sending the New Notice of Late Assessment
As of July 1, 2021, associations are required to send delinquent owners a Notice of Late Assessments, giving the owners 30 days to bring the account current prior to turning the account over to the association’s legal counsel for collections. …
Community Update – October 2021
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Community Update – August 2021
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Law Change for “55 and Over” Communities
Q: We heard a rumor that our “55+ Park” is no longer required to register with the state. Is this true? (D.R., via e-mail)
A: Yes. Effective July 1, 2020, Section 760.29(4) of Florida Statutes was …
Pandemic Has Changed How Boards Do Business
Q: Our condominium association board held online/telephone monthly meetings during the pandemic enabling owners to listen and ask questions. Normally, our board holds meetings where owners may attend in person. When the Florida Governor implemented Phase 2, the board …
Surprise Audits Not Authorized
Q: Does Florida do unannounced audits of condominium or homeowners’ associations to see if they are conforming to the relevant statutes? For example, some of our board members don’t want bids for a contract even though it is required …
Board’s Pandemic Restrictions Questioned
Q: Because of COVID-19, our homeowners’ association has prohibited guest use of our pool and fitness center. This has precluded third-party led fitness classes, even if the classes are offered outdoors. Instead, the association is allowing member-led fitness classes …