Jun 18, 2018 | Associations, Frontpage Article, Property Managers
In less than a year, condominium associations with 150 or more units (that do not manage a timeshare) will be required to have a website for the purpose of posting digital copies of certain official records so members can access them online. Although it seems like a...
Jun 10, 2018 | 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...
Apr 25, 2018 | Associations, Communication, Property Managers, Residents, Tech
Whether you live in a condominium, cooperative or homeowner association, the Statute governing your community defines the term “official records.” In defining official records, each Statute has a catch-all provision. All other written records of the association not...
Apr 5, 2018 | Associations, Board of Directors, Communication, Property Managers, Q&A, Tech
Q: I have heard that there is a new law requiring condominium associations to have a website. Is that true? (J.L. via e-mail) A: Yes, although the law has somewhat limited application. First, it is worthwhile to note that the 2018 Florida Legislature...
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...
Mar 25, 2018 | Associations, Meetings, Property Managers
An association’s officers and directors, along with their family members and anyone who has a financial relationship with the director and/or officer, are completely prohibited from entering into an agreement with the condominium association. Prior to July 1, 2017,...
