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Managing requests from residents or guests for an accommodation for an emotional support animal can be difficult for associations to navigate, especially when the disability is not readily apparent. However, the State of Florida has recently adopted legislation to assist associations with determining what they can and cannot request from the individual when evaluating the […]

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The complaint heard often from condominium and HOA board members is in regard to the influx of assistance animals in their “no pet” or pet restricted communities. Few other topics within the body of community association law cause more consternation then the application of the Federal, State and local Fair Housing laws. In fact, one […]

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Owners living in pet restricted communities are becoming increasingly frustrated when they see other owners walking a dog or taking their dog to the pool. While it may feel like these owners are “breaking” the rules it is important to remind our frustrated owners that community associations are considered housing providers under the Federal Fair […]

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The dog barks, and the parrot squawks. A neighbor is cooking with too much garlic, again. An owner is smoking non-stop on their balcony making it unpleasant for everyone else. A neighbor, several neighbors, or even many neighbors are complaining to the board. What is a community association board to do? In dealing with any […]

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Can a Florida condominium, homeowners’, and cooperative association have liability for its members’ dog bites? Apparently, the answer is yes, it surely can. In 1996, the Fourth District Court of Appeal of Florida in Barrwood Homeowners Association, Inc. v. Maser, held that an association could be found liable where there was sufficient evidence from which […]

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The word this week is Rules and Regulations. Although Rules and Regulations are not a formal part of the Governing Documents, they are still very important in that they define restrictions for owners that are mandatory, not voluntary. Some associations do NOT publish a consolidated list of rules and regulations. Instead, they rely on management […]

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Do you have a funny picture to share? Email it to marketing@campbellproperty.com. If we use your picture or story, we will give you a $25 Publix gift certificate! This is an ongoing series where we will showcase a fun, innovative or creative item or idea that is relevant to community associations. These fun posts will […]

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A board member snapped this photo. The community put up these dog waste receptacles to make it easier for residents to pick up after their dogs. This is just plain ridiculous. It may be time for them to invest in Poo Prints! Do you have a crazy picture or story to share? Email it to […]

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One resident of an HOA tells a funny story: I had rented out my property. My tenant stopped paying rent and I was in the process of kicking him out. I came over to review the condition of my home only to find an Emu living in the backyard!!! Turns out, the lawn company hadn’t […]

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Florida Association News Blog

Emotional Support Animals: Watch this Virtual CEU Course

You Get What You Pay For – Assistance Animal Application Packages

Staying Out of the “Dog House” – How to Handle Reasonable Accommodation Requests Under the Fair Housing Act

Nuisances – What Is A Board To Do?

Rembaum’s Association Roundup: Community Association Liability For Dog Bites – Woof, Woof, Woof

Word of the Week: Rules and Regulations

Fun Fridays – South Palm Beach Getting Tough on Feral Cats

Fun Fridays – It Wasn’t Me!

Fun Fridays – So Close!

Fun Fridays – Emu in an HOA

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