Easements by Necessity – Goldman v. Lustig

Law, Residents

In the recent case Goldman v. Lustig, Case No. 4D16-1933 (Fla. 4th DCA January 24, 2018), at issue was whether Unit Owners had the right to use and access a dock located behind an adjacent townhouse owner’s waterfront property. The Unit Owners’ complaint sought a...

Legislative Review Wrap-Up

Associations, Board of Directors, Communication, Frontpage Article, Law, Meetings, Prepare, Property Managers, Residents

This week we conclude our annual review of 2018 legislation affecting Florida community associations, with a review of the amendments to Chapter 712 of the Florida Statutes, the Marketable Record Title Act, or MRTA, which become effective on October 1, 2018. MRTA is...

Medical Marijuana and Your Florida Community

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...

New Condo Laws Have Potential to Increase Litigation

Associations, Law

During the 2017 legislative session, new laws were adopted which significantly change the way condominium associations are managed and operated. Many of the new provisions are well-intentioned, but raise a number of questions that remain unanswered and have the...

ELSS Bill Vetoed, Condominium Bill Approved, & Final Report on Community Association Bills for 2017 Session

Associations, Board of Directors, Frontpage Article, Law

Governor Rick Scott has now taken action on all of the community association bills that passed during the 2017 legislative session. HB 653, Relating to Community Associations, was Vetoed.  Among other things, the bill would have allowed high rise buildings to opt out...

Florida Condominium and HOA Fining Laws are Slightly Different

Associations, Frontpage Article, Law, Q&A, Residents

Question: There seems to have been a lot of change in the law about fining. Has the legislature finally made the condominium statute and the homeowners’ association statute the same on this issue? (C.M. by e-Mail) Answer: More or less. The legislature is getting...