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Has your condo association considered going smoke free? Smoke free policies are a growing trend as more and more residents are complaining about cigarette smoke drifting into their units. Smoke free policies reduce the risk of smoking-related fires and increase building safety for residents. Many condo associations in Florida are adding a smoke free policy […]

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The Washington Post recently released an article regarding the consequences of the increasing green iguana population in South Florida. The green iguana is native to large parts of Central America, eastern Caribbean islands, and parts of South America. This invasive species was first reported to be inhabiting South Florida in the 1960’s. An invasive species […]

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On April 1, 2016, Bruce Moyer had a stroke which would affect the entire left side of his body. Refusing to be defeated, Bruce made several lifestyle changes to improve his mobility and overall quality of life. These changes included buying a condo at Corniche in Singer Island and taking up water aerobics. Both changes […]

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On March 18, 2019, the governor signed the new medical marijuana changes into law. Currently known as Chapter 2019-1, the legislation expands upon the medical marijuana laws previously implemented. Of particular interest is that the revised laws now permit the smoking of medical marijuana to fall within the definition of “Medical use.” However, the smoking […]

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From a recent Fourth District Court of Appeal case, Seminole Lakes Homeowner’s Association, Inc. v. Esnard, decided December 19, 2018, we once again learn that application of prior case law sometimes creates strange and convoluted results. Just because an association negligently creates obvious conditions for an accident to occur does not necessarily mean the association […]

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In the recent Fourth District Court of Appeal case of Charterhouse Associates, Ltd., Inc. v. Valencia Reserve Homeowners Association, Inc., decided November 28, 2018, the Court determined whether a homeowner is entitled to bring their own personal trainer to the association’s fitness center where the association’s board of directors enacted a new rule prohibiting private […]

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There appears to be some confusion surrounding the compliance date of the Engineered Life Safety System for those condominium associations that previously voted to opt out of the requirement to install condominium fire sprinkler retrofit. What is not confusing is that the safety of all occupants living in high-rise condominiums is paramount. No one wants […]

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Where does your community get it’s water? If it’s from Palm Beach County Water Utilities District (PBCWUD) please read the notice below regarding their plan to flush eastern lines with Chlorine beginning July 8, 2018 through July 29, 2018. There are over 30 Water Utility Service Areas in Palm Beach County. Many of the cities […]

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According to the American Heart Association, sudden cardiac arrest (“SCA”) is a leading cause of death in the United States. It is estimated that more than 350,000 lives are taken each year due to the abrupt loss of heart function. However, with technological advances, the number of deaths due to SCA have been lowered through […]

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Florida Association News Blog

Making Your Condo Smoke Free: A Guide for Florida Condominiums

Invasive Iguanas Wreaking Havoc in South Florida

Resident Spotlight – Bruce Moyer: Building a Sense of Community through Water Aerobics!

Marijuana – Take Two

Creating Conditions That Lead To A Horrific Accident Does Not Always Create Legal Liability

What Do You Mean, I Can’t Bring My Own Personal Trainer To The Clubhouse Gym?

The Condominium Fire Sprinkler Retrofit and Engineered Life Safety Requirements

The Condominium Fire Sprinkler Retrofit and Engineered Life Safety System Requirements

Palm Beach County Water Utilities District (PBCWUD) to Flush Lines with Chlorine Beginning July 8, 2018

Defibrillators: Is The Liability Worth The Risk?

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