May 1, 2020 | Coronavirus, Q&A
Q: What are an association’s options if someone refuses to comply with our rules and protocols regarding COVID-19? A: Based on my experience, neither law enforcement nor other governmental agencies are going to get involved with rules of an association which are...
Apr 29, 2020 | Coronavirus, Q&A
Q: Does our condominium association qualify for any federal aid due to the COVID-19 pandemic? A: This is one of the many issues where there is no clear answer and I hear diametrically opposed opinions from people whom I consider to be well-versed in legal matters...
Apr 15, 2020 | Associations, Coronavirus, Q&A, Safety
Q: If someone in our community has been diagnosed with the virus, can we send out his or her name so that people know to be careful? A: We are in uncharted waters and there is no one size fits all answer. In my opinion, for example in a high-rise condominium building,...
Apr 2, 2020 | Associations, Coronavirus, Q&A, Safety
On March 9, 2020, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, declared a state of emergency in response to confirmed COVID-19 cases in Florida. On March 13, 2020, U.S. President Donald Trump, declared a national emergency. Numerous units of state and local government around the...
Mar 29, 2020 | Associations, Coronavirus, Q&A, Safety
Q: If we are aware of a confirmed COVID-19 infection in our community, are we obligated to report it to the Health Department? A: No, under Section 338.0031 of the Florida Statutes, only specified entities are required to report infectious diseases. Community...
Mar 23, 2020 | Coronavirus, News, Prepare, Safety
The World Health Organization has declared the Coronavirus a pandemic. States of emergency have been declared at the federal, state and many local levels. Not surprisingly, we are being asked what steps associations can and can’t (and should and shouldn’t) take. All...
