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Very recently, more and more condominium and homeowner associations find themselves as potential defendants in Federal Fair Housing Act (the “FHA”) discrimination litigation due to the association’s website. It is alleged that the failure to make the website easily accessible to those with visual impairments or who are blind is discriminatory. In short, the FHA […]

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Condos and HOAs are generally exempt from ADA requirements because they are not “public accommodations” like hotels, restaurants or retail stores. However, we have seen a recent trend of legal threats against community associations because their websites were not ADA compliant. Why is this happening? The communities that are being threatened have listings of units […]

Tags ADA compliant, ADA compliant website, Condo website, HOA website 2 Comments

Transfer fees are those fees an association may charge in connection with the sale or lease of a unit. There are significant differences between allowable transfer fees for homeowners’ associations as compared against condominium associations. When it comes to transfer fees for condominium associations, Florida law is patently clear – in no event may such […]

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Speeding within communities is a dangerous concern for most HOAs. This is especially true for large communities such as Parkland Golf & Country Club (PGCC), which consists of long, wide roads that may tempt some drivers to hammer down on the gas pedal. This speeding concern became a critical issue that the PGCC HOA decided […]

Tags Parkland Golf & Country Club, Speeding in community associations, Speeding in HOAs 6 Comments

For some home buyers, financing the purchase of their new home can be a barrier to entry. Many home buyers need the benefit of an FHA backed loan for their lower interest rates. The Federal Housing Authority (FHA), a part of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), has provided mortgage insurance on loans […]

Tags Federal Housing Authority, FHA approval, FHA Financing, Florida Condominium, Florida HOA, Rembaum Association Roundup 2 Comments

Unregulated, commercial short-term rental operators are threatening Florida community associations by spending millions of dollars to push for legislation that would force short term rentals into neighborhoods in violation of adopted deed restrictions meant to protect the rights and home values of the homeowners. Your association can help fight against this legislation by joining Community […]

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Are you seeking additional information to help you serve on your board? If you are looking to expand your knowledge and help your association, check out the upcoming educational courses being offered in Miami-Dade in October. Dollars & Sense Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Registration begins at 10:30 am Event goes from 11 am – 1 […]

Tags Aventura Condos, Campbell Property Management, Katzman Chandler, Kaye Bender Rembaum, Miami Beach Condos No Comments »

The FLCAJ (Florida Community Association Journal) 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. Campbell Property Management has been voted South Florida’s highest rated community association management […]

Tags Campbell Property Management, Campbell Property Management Diamond Winner, Complete Property Maintenance, FLCAJ, FLCAJ 7th Annual Readers' Choice Awards', Florida community association journal 1 Comment

If you own a home in South Florida, you should be preparing for the worst-case scenario regarding Hurricane Dorian. It may not impact your property, but you need to assume it will. The Board Members and Staff at Campbell managed properties will do everything in their power to keep your community and property safe in the […]

Tags Dorian, Florida Condominium Act, Florida HOA, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparedness for Condos, Hurricane Preparedness for HOAs, Safety, Storm 4 Comments

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 […]

Tags assistance animals, Emotional Support Animals, Federal Fair Housing Act, Florida Condominium, Florida HOA, Pet restrictions, Reasonable accommodations, Service Animal No Comments »

Florida Association News Blog

The Lurking Danger of Association Websites; Accusations of Discrimination

Is your Community Website ADA Compliant? Does it need to be?

Statutory Limitation on Condominium Transfer Fees – A Reminder that the Limit is the Limit

A Case Study in Ending Speeding in Community Associations: Parkland Golf & Country Club

New Rules For FHA Financing – What Board Members Need To Know

Vacation Rentals – What can you do to maintain your association’s right to restrict short-term rentals?

Upcoming Educational Events in Miami-Dade

FLCAJ 7th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards – Voting Now Open!

Homeowners – are you prepared for Hurricane Dorian?

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

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