Dec 14, 2021 | 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...
Dec 5, 2021 | 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...
Nov 17, 2021 | 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...
Nov 5, 2021 | 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...
Oct 20, 2021 | 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...
Oct 13, 2021 | 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...
