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Community Update – June 2022

07.01.2022
Kevin L. EdwardsKaryan San MartanoJay Roberts

June officially marked the start of Hurricane Season in Florida. If you haven’t already, make sure to check out Becker’s Hurricane Guide which includes helpful information to ensure your association is prepared should disaster strike. Also, if you missed our recent webinar on the adoption of Bill SB 4D, the new law […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Florida Community Association

The Association’s Responsibility for Wildlife in the Community

06.30.2022
Karyan San Martano

As Floridians, we are familiar with various types of wildlife surrounding our neighborhoods. As new communities develop and expand into natural habitats throughout the state, interactions between residents and wildlife are increasingly common. Most of the time, these interactions are unproblematic, but dangerous incidents can, and do, occur. The tragic […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Florida Community Association

Statutory and Non-Statutory Reserves in Homeowners’ Associations

06.30.2022
Karyan San Martano

Given the fiduciary responsibilities of directors and officers to the members of their homeowners’ association, it is important to understand when reserve funding is mandatory under the Florida Homeowners’ Association Act (Chapter 720, Florida Statutes). Reserve accounts in a Homeowners Association allow the association to set aside funds for deferred […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Florida Community Association

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations on the Common Elements

06.30.2022
Kevin L. Edwards

Electric vehicles are now commonplace in our society and with the price of gas skyrocketing, more people will consider purchasing them. Condominium association directors should, therefore, expect owners to ask questions about electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) on the common elements. Specifically, is the board able to install an EVCS […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Florida Community Association

Community Update – May 2022

05.31.2022
Joseph E. AdamsJennifer L. BiletnikoffMark D. FriedmanSamantha A. LesserJames J. MahonSteven H. MezerJay RobertsRobyn M. Severs

Hurricane season is here. Time to get ready, and then stay ready. Also check out the Question of the Month to see what impact COVID and Zoom calls have had on board meetings, our deep dive into how the Real Housewives handle their taxes, and a tidy summary of how Florida’s 2022 legislative session will affect Community […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Florida Community Association