Mar 23, 2021 | Associations, Community, Coronavirus, Rules Regulations
Chapter 558, Florida Statutes and Section 553.84, Florida Statutes are consumer-friendly statutes drafted and signed into law years ago to protect Florida homeowners, HOAs, and condominiums, provide for the resolution of construction defect claims, and promote the...
Mar 8, 2021 | Associations, Community, Coronavirus, Rules Regulations
One full year into the COVID-19 pandemic and people have really started to appreciate (or abhor) their neighbors. The extra time at home or stuck in one’s condominium unit has caused an increased sense of awareness and, in some cases, aggravation regarding the comings...
Jan 12, 2021 | Associations, Community, Coronavirus, Rules Regulations
No one has a crystal ball to look into the future, but some things are more likely than others. The many media references to the “2020 Bingo Card,” containing any number of unfathomable happenings, supports the idea that no one could possibly have predicted the kinds...
Sep 30, 2020 | Associations, Coronavirus, Q&A, Rules Regulations
Q: There have been so many orders and news conferences from the governor regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Can you give us a quick overview of what orders that apply to community associations are still in effect? (R.D., via e-mail) A: On March 9, 2020, Governor Ron...
Jun 24, 2020 | Board of Directors, Coronavirus, Meetings, Q&A
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...
May 29, 2020 | Coronavirus, Q&A
Q: My homeowners’ association recently posted new rules concerning the use of our community pool in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The board stated that if the rules are violated, the association has the right to suspend the owner’s right to use the pool....
