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New Requirements for Condominium Association on Inspections of Official Records

The Florida Legislature adopted House Bill (HB) 1021, which was recently signed into law by the Governor which makes certain changes to Chapter 718, Florida Statutes, known as the Condominium Act. It will become law on July 1, 2024. A …

Community Update – June 2024

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June means the start of Hurricane season in Florida and while we always hope …

South Florida Flash Flooding Provides Permit Extension Opportunity: Recently Extended

Property owners, developers, construction industry professionals, and other permit- and authorization-holders may have an opportunity to extend them further.

Qualifying for the Extension

On June 12, 2024, the Governor issued Executive Order No. 24-115 …

Does a Condominium Have a 115% Cap on Increasing Assessments?

The increase in costs, especially insurance premiums, have been difficult for condominium associations in the past couple of years. I have been asked on many occasions if there is a cap on increasing the budget by more than 115% from …

Homeowner Association Architectural Review Standards

Two of the bills signed into law this month by the Governor modify Florida Statute 720.3035 regulating architectural review. Because of these two pending changes to the law, homeowner’s associations should review their architectural review with their community association attorney. …

Community Update – April 2024

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In this edition of the Community Update, we address estoppel certificates

Community Update – March 2024

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March marks the beginning of Spring and with a new season comes new opportunities. …

Can Emotional Support Animals Be Prohibited in the Pool Area?

The issue of emotional support animals in pet-restricted communities is never-ending. Their presence seems to have multiplied by the influx of individuals relocating to Florida.

What was considered a “family pet” in the State of origin, suddenly became …

Does a Condominium Have to Put Insurance in the Annual Budget?

I have been asked on a few occasions whether an association has to put insurance in the annual budget or whether it can just wait to determine the amount of the insurance, and specially assess for the same (without a …