Are your association’s governing documents woefully outdated but the voting threshold required to approve amendments to update your documents so high that it seems you can never make the changes necessary to bring them into the modern age? Is your community in need of improvements or modernization but you are […]
2024 has come and gone, and with the new statutes, the Legislature has doubled down on making it clear that no funny business is allowed in association operations – even if they’ve included some fairly obvious new “crimes”. Steal from the association? It’s a crime. Try to cover up a […]
Section 768.0706, Florida Statutes, titled “Multifamily Residential Property Safety and Security; Presumption Against Liability,” was enacted in 2023 and provides a legal framework for the “owner or principal operator” of a multifamily residential property to obtain a presumption against liability for criminal acts committed by third parties on their premises. […]
Spring is in the air! As we move into the new season, there’s no better time to start thinking about spring cleaning. In this edition of CUP, you’ll find key insights into the 2025 Florida Legislative Session, tips to regulate short-term rentals, and advice on handling litigation threats. Don’t miss Bisnow’s South Florida […]
Certain contracts entered into by condominium, cooperative and homeowners’ associations require competitive bidding. These requirements are found in Section 718.3026 of Florida’s Condominium Act, Section 719.3026 of Florida’s Cooperative Act, and Section 720.3055 of Florida’s Homeowners’ Association Act (collectively the “Acts”).
