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Wednesday, December 19th, 2018 in Announcements, Condo, Contracts, Legal, Uncategorized by FAN
Our condominium association clients frequently ask whether they can charge “a new owner fee” or a “working contribution” or “capital contribution” to buyers of a unit. We respond “no.” After our condominium clients get over the initial shock we didn’t provide the usual lawyer answer, “it depends,” the next question usually is “why not”, or […]
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 […]
Friday, December 14th, 2018 in Condo, Contracts, HOA, Legal, Uncategorized by FAN
On May 20 2009, just after the peak of the national foreclosure crisis, a federal statute was enacted to help protect a residential tenant who was renting a unit subject to foreclosure from being evicted without being afforded a reasonable amount of time to find alternative housing. The federal law was known as “Protecting Tenants […]
Monday, December 10th, 2018 in Condo, Construction, Contracts, HOA, Legal, Property Maintenance, Vendors by FAN
As happens far too often, contractors bid on an improvement project, start the work, only to later walk off the job. The contractor might do this for one of many reasons: the job was not bid correctly, prices go up, the laborers demand more money, and anything else that leads the contractor to believe they […]
Monday, November 26th, 2018 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Legal, Uncategorized by FAN
The ability to impose a fine on an owner who has violated the conditions and regulations of a community association is one of the tools an association may use to bring about compliance with its governing documents. Notwithstanding the provisions regarding the fining process that may be set out in the association’s governing documents, the […]
Monday, November 19th, 2018 in Announcements, Condo, Health, Legal, Safety, Technology by FAN
There appears to be some confusion surrounding the compliance date of the Engineered Life Safety System for those condominium associations that previously voted to opt out of the requirement to install condominium fire sprinkler retrofit. What is not confusing is that the safety of all occupants living in high-rise condominiums is paramount. No one wants […]
Friday, November 9th, 2018 in Announcements, Condo, Legal, Technology by FAN
While gasoline powered vehicles are still dominant on Florida’s roads, the ever-growing presence of electric vehicles cannot be ignored. The number of electric vehicles on our highways and streets continue to climb as they become more and more affordable. As consumers continue to embrace a greener lifestyle, Florida’s lawmakers have paved the way for condominium […]
Friday, October 5th, 2018 in Announcements, Condo, HOA, Legal by FAN
Do you have questions about community association law? Or, are you a new board member looking to attend an HOA and Condo Board Certification Course? Listed below are nine upcoming HOA and Condo Board Certification Courses. These courses are free, and DBPR approved. These courses are a board member’s guide to the statutes and rules […]
Monday, September 24th, 2018 in Announcements, HOA, Legal, Management by FAN
Many Floridians live within a community operated by an association of some kind, be it a community of single-family homes under the jurisdiction of a homeowner’s or property owner’s association, or a condominium building maintained by a condominium association. These owners should be well-aware that many aspects of life within these communities are subject to […]
Monday, September 10th, 2018 in Condo, Health, Legal, Management, Safety, Technology by FAN
There appears to be some confusion surrounding the compliance date of the Engineered Life Safety System for those condominium associations that previously voted to opt out of the requirement to install condominium fire sprinkler retrofit. What is not confusing is that the safety of all occupants living in high-rise condominiums is paramount. No one wants […]