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South Florida is a region where seasonal rains fall over flat lands that offer little drainage. It is imperative that associations understand their stormwater systems and that ongoing maintenance of drainage systems is performed for flood prevention and compliance. Some counties and local water control districts require licensing and renewal of the permits for the […]

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Thanks to all of the Board Members who attended The Campbell Community Appreciation Event on April 16, 2019 at The Fort Lauderdale Marriott North. Nearly 300 Board members from Broward County enjoyed a Mini Vendor Trade Show, education and entertainment during a cocktail hour. A big thank you to all of our sponsors: Mack Mack […]

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The following message is from FACTSS.org, a Statewide Steering Committee of volunteers who are concerned Condominium Association leaders from every area of Florida. FACTSS is committed to protect condo owners’ right to opt out of expensive fire prevention systems. An opt-out right that is threatened by pending legislation that is being voted on this week. […]

Tags FACTSS, Fire prevention systems, Florida Condos, Florida Legislature 4 Comments

There are two bills: HB 987 and SB 824 dealing with the regulation of vacation rentals in community associations which are very detrimental to associations in Florida. Both could result in uncontrolled expansion of the use of services like Airbnb and VRBO in your condos and HOA’s. The first is HB 987, which would take […]

Tags AirBnB, CEOMC, HB 987, SB 824, Short-term rentals, VRBO 3 Comments

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 […]

Tags Florida Condominium, Florida HOA, Legal, Legislation, Medical Marijuana 3 Comments

Board members and property managers of condominium communities need to be aware that the State of Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation issued revisions to rules pertaining to violations and penalties, 61B-21, Condominium Resolution Guidelines for Unit Owner Controlled Associations, which went into effect December 5, 2018. The disciplinary guidelines detail minor violations and […]

Tags Disciplinary Guidelines, Florida Condominium, Florida HOA, Legal, New rules, Penalties, Violations 5 Comments

The sixth annual Florida Community Association Journal’s Readers’ Choice Award winners have been announced! The FLCAJ Readers’ Choice Awards give communities and board members an opportunity to select their favorite service providers. These prestigious awards recognize service providers that offer superior service and demonstrate a commitment to the success of their communities. Online nominations were accepted and […]

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One of the many perks of living in the Sunshine State is our beaches. Access to the ocean is often from a public park and has long been viewed as a public amenity and free natural resource for both residents and visitors. Questions about the assumption of public access arise, however, when reaching the coastline […]

Tags Florida Condominium, Florida HOA, Legal, Private Beach, Public Access, Real Property 1 Comment

Community associations have an interest in the safety and integrity of their communities. Generally speaking, boards of community associations would like to be reasonably certain that potential owners, renters and other occupants have the financial capability to meet their financial obligations. Also of concern are potential purchasers’ and tenants’ criminal backgrounds, if any, so as […]

Tags Compliance, Consumer Reports, Florida Condominium, Florida HOA, Leases, Rembaum Association Roundup, Sales 1 Comment

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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Florida Association News Blog

Understanding Stormwater Systems

The Campbell Community Appreciation Event in Broward County – April 16, 2019

Don’t let the state force expensive fire prevention systems on condos that were given the right to opt out

Taking Action Against Short-Term Rentals in Condos and HOAs: Fighting HB 987 and SB 824

Marijuana – Take Two

Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation Issues New Guidelines for Community Associations – Stricter Disciplinary Civil Penalties of Noncompliance Now In Effect

The Sixth Annual Florida Community Association Journal’s Readers’ Choice Award Winners have been Announced

New Private Beach Access Law Limits Local Governments, Attempts to Clarify Possession of Real Property

Use of Consumer Reports In Determining Approval For Sales and Leases – Is Your Association In Compliance?

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

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