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Absentee Owners and Unoccupied Condominium Units

In condominium associations throughout the state, it is common for there to be seasonal unit owners who leave their units unoccupied during portions of the year. For associations faced with periodically unoccupied units in multifamily condominium buildings, there are distinct …

Community Update – September 2021

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It may not quite feel like it yet in Florida, but Fall is officially …

My Association is Responsible for What?!? The Good, Bad, and Ugly of Contractual Indemnity

“Indemnity” is a legal term of art which stands for the right of a party to claim reimbursement for its loss, damage, or liability from another party who has such a duty.  Ordinarily, the duty to indemnify arises through express …

What Associations Need to Know About Homestead

Article X, Section 4 of Florida’s Constitution protects homestead property from many kinds of forced sales. However, since foreclosures of homestead properties for unpaid association assessment debts and for unpaid mortgage debts occur routinely, it is easy to see how …

Can Remote Meetings Be Held Now That the State of Emergency Has Expired?

The “state of emergency” that had been imposed by Governor DeSantis in light of the COVID-19 pandemic expired on June 26, 2021.  As a result, the “emergency powers” given to condominium, cooperatives, and homeowners’ associations in Sections 718.1265, 719.128, and …

Community Update – August 2021

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Have you had a chance to check out Becker’s new podcast, “Take …

Community Associations Affected by the 2021 Legislative Session Part II

This week continues our annual review of the legislative changes which affect community associations, and continue with the main bill, Senate Bill 630, which took effect July 1, 2021. For the first edition, see Community Associations Affected by the 2021 Legislative …

Community Update – July 2021

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This edition of Becker’s Community Update addresses several facets of how collaboration between the …

Addressing “Exploding” Frustrations Related to Fireworks Under New Law

Section 791.08, Florida Statutes, took effect on April 8, 2020 and has several implications for Florida homeowners’ associations. The statute provides that fireworks may be lawfully used on certain “designated holidays” which are defined as New Year’s Eve (December 31st), …

What Will the Damage Cost?

A well-designed disaster plan will include safeguards against future risk which are designed to minimize economic and property loss, as well as the loss of human life.

It is dangerous to ever become complacent about hurricanes when you …