Law, Maintenance, Rules Regulations
In general, a community association is responsible for operating and maintaining the common areas of the community (in the case of homeowners’ associations), and the common elements (in the case of condominium associations). If there are trees located on these common...
Associations, Law, Rules Regulations
There is an old saying that the two dirtiest words in community associations are “special assessment”. Board meetings at which special assessments will be discussed and imposed are often the only well attended meetings throughout the year in many communities. The...
Announcement, Frontpage Article, JEA in the Community
We are pleased to announce managing partner, Kimberly A. Juda, has officially passed the Accredited ACH Professional (AAP) examination. An Accredited ACH Professional (AAP) is an individual who has comprehensive knowledge of all areas of ACH, a deep understanding of...
Associations, Law, Q&A, Rules Regulations
Q: While current Florida law permits the use of fireworks 3 days a year, what, if anything, can an HOA do to restrict residents setting off fireworks within their community? In addition to the disruption of neighbors and the effect on many pets, the possibility of...
Associations, Law, Residents, Rules Regulations, Safety, Security, Tech
Many associations now install security cameras on the common areas to guarantee video evidence of any intentional vandalism or negligent actions which result in damage to the common areas, such as a vehicle running into the gate of a gated community. Some association...
Associations, Law, Q&A, Rules Regulations
Associations generate nearly all of their funding through fees and special assessments paid by members of the shared ownership community. Some members who fall behind in their financial obligations may look to bankruptcy as a way to address their debts, so it is...
Associations, Community, Florida, Law, Rules Regulations
Q: A member of our homeowners’ association board shared a few e-mails that were sent between board members. In these e-mails, the board members discussed association business, individual homeowners, and how they planned to handle certain decisions. Are these e-mails...
Associations, Law, Rules Regulations
This week concludes our review of the 2021 legislative changes by reporting on a number of miscellaneous bills that may have indirect applicability to community associations. House Bill 403, relating to home-based businesses, became effective on July 1, 2021. The new...
Associations, Law, Rules Regulations
This week continues our review of the 2021 legislative changes affecting Florida community associations focusing on two bills that address COVID-19 pandemic legal issues. Senate Bill 72 took effect on March 29, 2021. This law was initially reported in this column on...
Associations, Law, Rules Regulations
This week continues our review of the 2021 legislative changes affecting Florida community associations. Today we will cover Senate Bill 1966, which addresses budget procedures for condominium and cooperative associations, as well as two other bills of interest. These...
