Legislative Articles

Florida Legislature to Pass Law Prohibiting Associations From Charging Estoppel Fees

Of all the subjects I never would have thought I would be writing to you about, it is this: the…

6 months ago

New Deadline for Parking Structure Inspections (NY)

The roll-out of the city’s garage inspection program has just been accelerated. The city has posted a new deadline that…

6 months ago

Client Alert: Florida Senator Proposes Creation of State Database for Homeowners Association Information

On December 13, 2023, Florida State Senator Rodriguez filed Senate Bill 942 (2024), which, if adopted, would require the Department…

6 months ago

A 2022 law required HOAs to assess maintenance needs. Now it’s time to pay up (MD)

Maryland community associations are finding themselves squeezed by a 2022 law intended to ensure maintenance of condominiums and similar housing,…

6 months ago

Corporate Transparency Act – Action Required in 2024-2025 (FL)

We are writing to inform you that the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) will become effective on January 1, 2024, for…

6 months ago

Central Florida lawmakers work to reduce fines that can be issued by HOAs (FL)

Two lawmakers from Central Florida are introducing legislation to limit the amount you could be fined by homeowner associations.    Watch…

6 months ago

Alert to Business Owners: New Law Requires Disclosure of Information

In 2021, Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act, 31 U.S.C. Section 5336 (the “Act”) which requires the reporting and collection…

6 months ago

Corporate Transparency Act 2022: Reporting Required for HOAs (GA)

The Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) that was enacted by Congress in 2021 will go into effect at the start…

6 months ago

2023 in Review (Florida)

The 2023 Florida legislative session addressed a wide variety of issues impacting community associations. The longest bill impacting community associations…

6 months ago

Compliance with the Federal Corporate Transparency Act (FL)

Complying with the Federal Corporate Transparency Act may surprise many Florida Corporations, including many Condominium and Homeowner Associations. In 2021,…

6 months ago