Legal & Legislative News

Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Requirements: What Do Illinois Community Associations Need to Know?

In 2021, Congress enacted the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) in an effort to protect the U.S. financial system from illicit…

8 months ago

What You Need to Know About Florida New (2023) Senate Bill 154: Structural Integrity Reserves (SIRS) Studies

Florida Senate Bill 154 has been signed into law and brings significant changes to Structural Integrity Reserves (SIRS) studies, a…

8 months ago

RPAPL 2001 Does Not Serve As Time-Bar to Condominium Board Requesting That Unit Owner Remove Structures From Outdoor Space )NY_

......a recent case filed by a condominium unit owner that touches on concerns related to the use of outdoor space…

8 months ago

Navigating the topsy turvy process for major condo association restoration projects (FL)

On June 9, 2023, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law Senate Bill 154 (SB 154), which seeks to address select…

8 months ago

Timeshare Tax Shenanigans End With Large Penalties

When I saw the Ninth Circuit decision in the case of James Tarpey, something about it was familiar. It turns…

8 months ago

New law will allow HOA electronic voting for elections, recalls (NV)

Assembly Bill 309 allows HOAs to utilize electronic voting for elections and recalls. It also allows HOAs to use autopay…

8 months ago

HOA Homefront — Appellate ruling OKs board email discussions (CA)

There is a transparency law within the Davis-Stirling Act called the “Open Meeting Act,” containing requirements regarding governance transparency. For…

9 months ago

Fiduciary Duty: What it Means to Your Community Association (FL)

What duty does a community association board member owe to their association? What happens if that duty is breached? During…

9 months ago

Citywide Crackdown on Illegal Short-Term Rentals Begins Today (NY)

In a move loudly applauded by co-op and condo boards, the city today begins its long-awaited crackdown on illegal short-term…

9 months ago

What Is the “Corporate Transparency Act” and Why It Matters to Your Association and Directors

For the past year, community association attorneys have been discussing the impact of the CTA (Corporate Transparency Act). Much of…

9 months ago