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What to Do if You Receive a Complaint or Subpoena

If your community association is served with a complaint or subpoena, you must promptly forward it to the community association’s…

5 days ago

Florida Condos And Community Associations Beware: New Bad Faith Law Adds Negligent Security Lapses To Growing List Of Potential Liability Claims

Enacted in 2023, HB 837 substantially modified Florida’s bad faith laws and the state’s comparative negligence system from a “pure”…

7 days ago

House Bill 1029: My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program

This act intends to provide condominium associations with a program similar to the My Safe Florida Home Program by establishing…

1 week ago

an a Homeowner’s Association that Allows the Violation of a Restrictive Covenant be Liable in Tort? (FL)

The issue of whether a homeowner’s association that permits a violation of its restrictive covenants is liable in damages in…

1 week ago

First-of-Its-Kind Injunction for Florida Condo Owners

This first-of-a-kind appellate ruling places significant limitations on the power and rights of developers to take control of condominium associations,…

2 weeks ago

Florida Legislature Approves $30M for Condominium Storm-Proofing Grants

The state’s lawmakers passed the bill enacting the new My Safe Florida Condominium Pilot Program with unanimous votes in both…

2 weeks ago

Architectural Review Committees – Their Powers Get Slashed (FL)

HB 1203 made some major changes regarding architectural review committees. To sum it up, their powers were greatly slashed. Let’s…

2 weeks ago

The Power of Infrared Thermography in Building Inspections

Infrared thermography, a cornerstone of modern infrared inspection, stands out as a non-invasive diagnostic tool, revolutionizing the approach toward preventative…

2 weeks ago

4 things to look for in a Florida condo association

When looking for a condominium, it’s not enough to scout the property. You should also look closely into the Condominium…

2 weeks 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 weeks ago