Feb 19, 2021 | Associations, Community, Florida, Law, Rules Regulations
Other than political debate, perhaps nothing else evokes more of an “emotional” response than the issue of emotional support animals in a no pet community. While this is not a new issue, and has been discussed many times in this forum and others, new laws in Florida...
Jun 12, 2018 | Community, Florida, Residents
As an owner of residential property in Florida, you are aware that your community is probably subject to a unique set of “governing documents.” Typically these will include a Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions, Association Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws,...
May 15, 2018 | Associations, Communication, Florida, Prepare, Residents, Safety
Q: To cut costs, my condominium association wants to stop buying hurricane insurance. Are they allowed to do this under the law? (S.W. via e-mail) No. Section 718.111(11)(a) of the Florida Condominium Act requires condominium associations to use their “best...
May 10, 2018 | Associations, Community, Florida, Q&A, Residents, Safety
Q: Has the law been changed to allow grilling on condominium balconies? (J.S. via e-mail) Yes. The Sixth Edition of the Florida Fire Prevention Code, effective December 31, 2017, permits the use of certain electric grills on condominium balconies. A new edition...
Mar 28, 2018 | Associations, Board of Directors, Community Manager, Florida, Meetings, Prepare, Property Managers, Renters, Residents
No! If Hurricane Irma taught us anything it is that adequate preparation before the storm will go a long way towards addressing issues after the storm. Now is the time for associations to communicate with its owners about insurance- and liability-related issues. One...
Jan 10, 2018 | Associations, Communication, Community, Florida, Law, Residents
Citizens in the Sunshine State approved Amendment 2, which legalized the use of medical marijuana, by a 71% margin. Florida is expected to log more than $1 billion in medical marijuana sales by 2019, according to a report compiled by marijuana industry analysts New...
