In the State of Florida, transparency and accountability are highly valued in both private and public organizations. The Florida Sunshine Laws not only apply to state government entities, but also homeowners associations. This blog will delve into what Florida Sunshine Laws are and how they apply to homeowners associations, what are considered official records of […]
The proliferation of short term rentals has raised several concerns. What steps can your community association take to curb some of these issues? Short term rentals through popular portals such as AirBnB have become increasingly popular in recent years. With Airbnb, travelers can choose from a wide range of accommodations, from cozy apartments to luxurious […]
Senate Bill 56 has been signed into law and will take effect July 1, 2021. This act relates to community association assessment notice. We have outlined the most significant amendments below: CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS Affirmative acknowledges made pursuant to s 718.121(4)(c) are part of the official records of the association. This affirmative acknowledgement is an acknowledgement […]
Senate Bill 630 is anticipated to become law and would take effect July 1, 2021. How will this affect Associations? Please see some of the highlights below! CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION 718.111 Official Records Bids for work only need to be maintained for one year after receipt of the bid. Association members do not have to state […]
The temperature is rising, children have been home from school for over a month now and Floridians are starting to become stir crazy. Many of our clients closed their community pools due to the mandatory state-wide stay-at-home order issued for the month of April but now that the stay-at-home order has been lifted, are facing […]
This is the fourth and final part of a planned series of posts advising our community association clients and their management companies how to proceed and conduct business during these unprecedented times. We've been closely monitoring all of the latest developments in the news and with our local government authorities to keep our clients advised […]
With coronavirus (COVID- 19) cases increasing exponentially by the hour and stay-at-home orders being issued throughout most counties in the Florida, our small business clients are feeling the impacts as many are required to leave their offices or retail or restaurant fronts vacant (while rent is still coming due). As of March 30th, President Trump […]
This is the third part of a planned series of posts advising our community association clients and their management companies how to proceed and conduct business during these unprecedented times. As the crisis continues across America and millions are losing their jobs or facing reduced pay or hours, the White House has announced steps on […]
This is the second part of a planned series of posts advising our community association clients and their management companies how to proceed and conduct business during these unprecedented times. On March 9, 2020, Governor Ron Desantis issued Executive Order Number 20-52, declaring a state of emergency in the State of Florida. On March 19, […]
