Developer

• 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, amend the governing documents, and terminate condominiums so they may demolish the condominiums and redevelop the property while running roughshod over the individual property rights of innocent unit owners.   Read the article…………………………….
• Developers encounter roadblocks due to lack of communication with neighborhood Civic Clubs and City of Houston (TX)
  The problem we have seen since the Our Town special, in communities similar to Sunnyside, with no standard HOA, is the city approving developers’ building permits, but halting construction once the civic club intervenes because of deed restrictions.   Read the article…………………………….
• Developers pay $102 million for Naples waterfront condo community (FL)
  A pair of Florida developers have bought a 2.5-acre beachfront property near the Naples Beach Club and plan to build a luxury condominium tower on the site.  BH Group and the Kolter Group, both from South Florida, paid $102.6 million for the property — which has 200 feet of beach frontage    Read the article…………………………….
• Complaints mount against developer Sathuan Sa. Why East Greenwich halted work on new condos (NY)
  An embattled Rhode Island developer, who has been sanctioned multiple times by the Rhode Island contractors’ registration board, had construction of his 38-unit condominium development in East Greenwich halted after the town’s building official said he had “grave concerns” about the work being done there.   Read the article…………………………….

Developer Article Archives

Transition

• From Developer to Homeowners: A Brief Overview of Transition in New Jersey Community Associations
  Congratulations on becoming homeowners in your new community! As you settle in and start to personalize your spaces, an important milestone awaits: the transfer of control from the developer to the unit owners. This process, known as “transition,” marks the moment when you and your fellow residents take the reins of your community, shaping its future and ensuring its smooth operation. To help you and your community begin this process, here is a quick overview of the key information about community association transitions in New Jersey:     Read the article…………………………….
• HOA Transitions from Declarant to Homeowner Controlled Boards
  Transitioning an association from a developer-controlled Board to a homeowner-controlled Board can be a complex process with various challenges. However, with careful planning and execution, it can be a smooth and successful endeavor. In this guide, we’ll explore the essential steps and considerations for the newly elected HOA Board members to ensure a seamless transition,   Read the article…………………………….
• Community Association Transition Litigation and the Selection of Experts
  In the realm of civil litigation, the involvement of “experts” can make or break a case. An expert is a qualified individual with specialized knowledge, skill, training, education, or experience in a particular field relevant to the issues at hand in the case. These experts are called upon to provide their professional opinions, analyses, or interpretations on complex or technical matters that are beyond the understanding of the average person or the typical juror.   Read the article………………………..
• Tips for a Successful Condominium or Homeowner’s Association Turnover (FL)
  Several things that can be done by the Association prior to and immediately after turnover for the benefit of the community. This information will benefit not only any forensic engineering firm in performing a Property Condition Assessment Report, but the community operations as a whole.   Read the article………………………..

Transition Article Archives

Buying/Selling

• 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 Owners Association (COA) because it’s in charge of security, trash pickup and other property matters. The COA would also require condo owners to become members of the association.   Read the article…………………………….
• HOA Q&A: Is a ‘capital contribution’ of hundreds of dollars charged to new owners legal? (FL)
  Q: The board of my condo association, which has over 400 units, has been charging and collecting a fee of around $900 from all new owners when they buy a unit and the fee is categorized as a “capital contribution.” Is such a capital contribution allowed under the Florida Condominium Act?    Read the Q&A………………………………..
• Estoppel Certificates’ and Other Disclosures Explained (FL)
  Q: I am in the process of selling my condominium unit and recently come across the term “estoppel certificate,” but I’m not quite sure what it means. Could you provide an explanation on exactly what kind of information is included on an estoppel certificate and just how much it typically costs to get one? I’d like to know whether it also covers any rule violations or possibly any other disclosures that I should be aware of before selling the unit.   Read the Q&A………………………………..
• Construction concerns: 100+ lawsuits connected to company building homes in Tampa Bay area (FL)
  The demand for housing across Florida has never been higher, and developers are building new homes at rapid rates. But some homeowners are concerned the quick builds are compromising quality, forcing ongoing repairs upon move-in.   Read the article…………………………….
• A showdown pits owners of second homes against full-time residents in the Poconos (PA)
  The Hideout, a gated community in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, had long operated under an unspoken covenant. Whether by choice or by circumstance, the second-home owners deferred to the needs of full-time residents, a core 900 or so households.   Read the article…………………………….

Buying & Selling in a Community Association Archives