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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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Happy holidays to you and your family! As the year comes to a close, holiday season is reaching it’s peak and cooler temperatures are beginning to reach the sunshine state. Most South Florida landscapes will do fine in a “normal” Florida winter, however unexpected below-average temperatures may do damage to some of your plants. With […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Generally speaking, as a result of sections 720.3085 and 718.116, Florida Statutes, lenders who acquire property as a result of their own foreclosure of their first mortgage against their borrower only owe the association the lesser of 12 months back assessments or 1% of the initial mortgage, whichever is less. This is referred to as […]

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The Deerfield Beach office of Campbell Property Management is finishing up preparations for Hurricane Irma. Primary emergency phone number for owners: (954) 427-8770 or email Irma@campbellproperty.com. Stay Safe!

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Come out Friday, August 5 to Old Town Untapped for the summer games edition of the event. There will be craft beer sampling, live music, local art and many food trucks to try. In honor of the beginning of the 2016 Olympics there will be a variety of “Olympic” backyard games where participants will compete for […]

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Come out to Northwood Village in West Palm Beach for the Art Night Out Summer Festival this weekend, July 29 and 30. There will be a variety of local artists, craft vendors, live street-side artists, musicians, galleries and boutiques. There will be popular local bands, as well as food vendors. One of the Northwood Village’s […]

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Florida Association News Blog

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

Winter Landscaping Tips for South Florida

Can Condominiums Charge Capital Contribution Fees?

Nuisances – What Is A Board To Do?

Protecting Tenants At Foreclosure Act of 2009 – Resurrected And Here To Stay

What A Difference A Day Makes – The Need For Strict Compliance With Fining Notice Requirements

Is a First Mortgagee’s “Safe Harbor” Obligations Expanded?

Campbell Property Management Emergency Contact Information for Hurricane Irma

Fun Fridays: Old Town Untapped

Fun Fridays: Art Night Out Summer Festival and Seek in the City Scavenger Hunt

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