Sep 22, 2022 | Renters, Rules Regulations
The Homeowners’ Association Act (Chapter 720, Florida Statutes) was amended during the 2021 Legislative Session to address a homeowners’ association’s authority to adopt amendments to its governing documents pertaining to rentals. The new law, Section 720.306(1)(h),...
Jun 2, 2022 | Associations, Q&A, Renters, Rules Regulations
Q: How can a homeowners’ association regulate owners renting out their houses to short term guests? If the association were to enforce with a penalty, how can it collect on it? (E.H., via e-mail) A: The place to start is knowing what your governing documents and local...
Nov 3, 2019 | Associations, Renters, Residents, Rules Regulations
Speeding is a big problem for many community associations — a problem that is not always easily addressed or corrected. How can your board slow the speed of traffic in your community? If your association does not currently have traffic rules, you may be able to rely...
Oct 1, 2019 | Meetings, Renters, Residents
Last month, our CUP touched on the fact that in the City of Miami Beach, illegal rentals might mean jail time. The problem, however, is not limited to beach front condominiums. Many single family home and townhome communities are facing similar issues. These homeowner...
May 14, 2019 | Associations, Board of Directors, Q&A, Renters, Residents, Rules Regulations
Q: My homeowners association is struggling with short term rentals in our community as many owners are using online providers to rent their homes for very short periods of time (sometimes nightly). It is my understanding that the board for a homeowners association...
Jan 24, 2019 | Associations, Q&A, Renters
Q: Our condominium has a three month minimum rental term. However, there seem to be people coming and going all the time, often bringing suitcases like they are checking into a hotel. I know of at least one case where during conversation with a “guest” at the swimming...
