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Friday, October 4th, 2019 in Condo, HOA, Legal, Pets, Service Animals, Uncategorized by FAN
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 […]
Tuesday, August 13th, 2019 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Legal, Pets, Service Animals by FAN
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 […]
Monday, December 17th, 2018 in Condo, HOA, Legal, Pets, Uncategorized by FAN
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 […]
Tuesday, August 29th, 2017 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Legal, Pets, Safety, Service Animals by FAN
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 […]
Friday, October 9th, 2015 in Announcements, Pets, Staff, Vendors by FAN
Head out to Downtown Boca Raton this weekend for their Artrageous 2015 arts and crafts festival. This will be a two day event with arts and crafts from over 100 unique vendors. The event will be in the heart of downtown on Palmetto Park Road. The event starts on Saturday, October 10 at 10:00 am. […]
Friday, August 28th, 2015 in Announcements, Pets by FAN
Bring your family, friends and dogs and join us on Saturday, August 29 from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm for the Hang 20 Surf Dog Classic at Carlin Park in Jupiter, home to one of the few dog-friendly beaches in the state of Florida. All proceeds from the event to benefit the Furry Friends Adoption […]
Wednesday, November 5th, 2014 in Announcements, Condo, Contracts, HOA, Legal, Management, Pets by FAN
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 […]
Friday, October 3rd, 2014 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Pets by FAN
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 […]
Friday, September 12th, 2014 in Announcements, Condo, Health, HOA, Landscaping, Pets, Property Maintenance by FAN
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 […]
Friday, July 18th, 2014 in Announcements, Condo, Health, HOA, Landscaping, Pets, Property Maintenance by FAN
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 […]