The landscape for condominium home ownership is undergoing significant changes. Recent reports from Redfin indicate a stark contrast between the national trend of rising condo prices and the reality in Florida (https://fortune.com/2024/02/27/florida-condo-prices-dropping-insurance-hoa/). Condominium sales prices in Jacksonville have seen a nearly 7% decrease year over year, while Miami experienced an almost 3% decline. The culprit […]
Should all homeowners pay for estoppel certificates when one owner is looking to sell? The Florida Senate is considering a new law to eliminate estoppel fees charged by homeowners and condominium associations (See, 2024 Senate Bill 278, https://legiscan.com/FL/text/S0278/id/2852034). An estoppel certificate is typically ordered by a title company as part of a closing for a […]
The sign at the entrance or reception area of a business is often one of the first things you notice when you enter. More than just displaying the business’ branding and identity, it sends a subtle message that the business is established and, hopefully, here to stay. When I started DHN Attorneys in November 2013, […]
Our townhome and condominium association clients are required to commence with multiple construction projects to meet the needs of their members. These primarily involve roofing or repainting projects but can also include upgrading amenities and common areas, improving security systems, or even improving energy efficiency through insulation or solar panel installations. Despite spending millions of […]
The following is a summary of the recent legislative updates coming effective in 2023. This article is for general use only and should not be construed as legal advice. If you have questions about how this may impact your community association, we strongly encourage you to contact your management or legal professional partners for guidance. […]
The following is a summary of the recent legislative updates coming effective in 2023. This article is for general use only and should not be construed as legal advice. If you have questions about how this may impact your community association, we strongly encourage you to contact your management or legal professional partners for guidance. […]
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 […]
