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Real Estate Counselor: Ruling in Dade Reminds Associations to Avoid Restricting Resident Access (FL)

......... focuses on the takeaways for community associations from a recent Miami-Dade Circuit Court ruling on the importance of avoiding restrictions…

7 months ago

The 1st Step in becoming an association board member? Education (FL)

Running a residential Owners Association in Florida is a business, not a social function. Condominium and Homeowners Associations are corporations…

8 months ago

Navigating the Complex World of HOA Architectural Control (FL)

What does a Homeowners Association, under Chapter 720, Florida Statutes, need to bear in mind when evaluating architectural modification requests…

8 months ago

Noteworthy Changes Under New “Homeowners’ Association Bill of Rights” Law (FL)

Florida’s new “Homeowners’ Association Bill of Rights” (HB 919) law presents important changes for HOA communities and their boards of…

8 months ago

Miami-Dade County’s Condominium Special Assessment Program: Requirements & Eligibility (FL)

Miami-Dade County is known for its stunning beaches and coveted coastal condominium communities. However, with the charm of these residences…

8 months ago

Best Practices for Community Associations Responding to Disability Accommodations Requests

The federal Fair Housing Act bars community associations from refusing reasonable accommodations to their rules or policies requested by disabled…

8 months ago

Florida’s Homeowners’ Association Act: Recent Changes Effective October 1, 2023

In Florida, homeowners’ associations (“HOA”) are governed by Florida Statute Chapter 720. That chapter is known as the “Homeowner’s Association…

8 months ago

Navigating the Complex World of HOA Architectural Control (FL)

What does a Homeowners Association, under Chapter 720, Florida Statutes, need to bear in mind when evaluating architectural modification requests…

8 months ago

SB 154 New Reserve Requirements and Exceptions For Condominium Associations (FL)

The new law, SB 154, passed in 2023, the following language was enacted, “In a budget adopted by an association…

8 months ago

Backyard Storage Woes: Does the New Backyard Storage Statute Apply to Your Homeowners Association? (FL)

While there has been a lot of buzz about changes made in the 2023 Florida Legislative Session to laws affecting…

8 months ago