Florida Articles

Understanding Community Association Security Measures and Liabilities

A recent article from the Community Associations Institute in the organization’s excellent Ungated blog focused on important security and liability…

2 months ago

Beware of Claims Deadlines! Florida Condominiums Have Supplemental and Reopened Claims Statute Deadlines

Florida is the only state to address and provide a statutory definition for a “re-opened claim” or a “supplemental claim.”…

2 months ago

Boca Raton Building Recertification Ordinance: A Comprehensive Guide for Building Managers and Condominium Governing Boards (FL)

Fresh off our recent article highlighting Boynton Beach’s new building recertification requirements, we highlight Boca Raton’s updated Building Recertification program.…

2 months ago

Understanding Community Association Security Measures and Liabilities

A recent article from the Community Associations Institute in the organization’s excellent Ungated blog focused on important security and liability…

2 months ago

Finally, Education is Required for Board Members (FL)

I think everyone reading this knows how long and how hard I have fought for mandatory education for Board members.…

2 months ago

Can’t We All Just Get Along? When to Consider Implementing a Code of Conduct for a Board of Directors

The reading of a community association’s election results can be filled with mixed emotions ranging from anticipation, to worry, to…

3 months ago

Crafting and Protecting Your Community’s Trademark (FL)

Has your association ever faced the challenge of a shadow website or social media page imitating your own? Have you…

3 months ago

Collecting on Judgment Liens in Florida

Acquiring a money judgment through the litigation process in the State of Florida can be tough, arduous, and expensive. When…

3 months ago

House Bill 1203 – Continued (FL)

If the unit owners elect to do so, they can vote for the association to prepare a lesser year-end statement…

3 months ago

Legislature Adds Teeth to Florida’s Community Association Fraud Laws

The article focuses on two bills to strengthen criminal penalties for association fraud and malfeasance that have been passed by…

3 months ago