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Tuesday, July 7th, 2020 in Announcements, Condo, Contracts, Health, HOA, Legal, Service Animals, Vendors by FAN
Finally, the Florida legislature passed a bill regulating the out of control problem of Emotional Support Animals in Florida’s community associations. SB 1084 was signed into law by Governor DeSantis on July 1, 2020, and takes effect immediately. The new law provides for the following (a copy of SB 1084 can be found here): 1. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Monday, April 18th, 2016 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Legal, Management, Property Maintenance, Service Animals, Staff, Vendors by FAN
What if you had access to a team of Condo and HOA experts, in the fields of law, Management, Engineering, Insurance and Accounting? What questions would you ask? Start thinking of all the things you’d love to know and join us for this very special event! This is the perfect event for a Board Member […]
Thursday, November 21st, 2013 in Condo, HOA, Pets, Service Animals by FAN
by Jacqueline C. Marzan, Esq., Jay Steven Levine Law Group It is not uncommon for a community to prohibit pets or limit them by type, size and number. If a community does not allow pets at all, it would seem that the community should be free of resident pets. However, the evolution of the definition […]
Tuesday, September 24th, 2013 in HOA, Management, Pets, Property Maintenance, Service Animals by FAN
by William B. Campbell, III, VP of Sales and Marketing, Campbell Property Management Many Florida communities have residents who own dogs. Unfortunately, some of these dog owners are not taking responsibility and cleaning up after Fido. Not cleaning up after dogs, leaves the communities looking messy, and it is not sanitary. That’s why many Florida […]
Wednesday, June 5th, 2013 in Condo, HOA, Legal, Service Animals by FAN
by Dan Tiernan, COO, Campbell Property Management Seeing “service animals” and “assistance animals” out and about in communities is not an uncommon sight. However, in some communities, there is a “no pet rule.” Many people are wondering, “Are animals allowed in these communities?” HUD, the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, recently released […]