For several years, the Florida Legislature has made condominium reserve issues a priority, continuously revising laws to address and clarify the requirements. With House Bill 913, which has now been in effect for a few months, new reserve mandates and options have been introduced for condominium associations. Some of the […]
As we all know, time is money. That is especially true when seeking legal advice for your community association. A lawyer’s time and advice are their stock in trade. Often, community association communications are lacking in details and factual content necessary for your attorney to render timely and thorough legal […]
Fall has arrived and with it comes the start of busy season for Florida communities. As residents return and meetings resume, now is the perfect time to refocus on board priorities. This month’s issue features timely articles on everything from best practices for board service and meeting rules to rental amendments and enhanced security measures. Don’t miss […]
Under a new Florida law, condominium boards must simultaneously provide a substitute budget when proposing an annual budget that exceeds 115% of the previous year’s budget. This substitute budget must exclude discretionary expenditures not required to be in the budget.
The Marketable Record Title Act (“MRTA”) is set forth in Chapter 712, Florida Statutes, and provides that interests in real property are extinguished after thirty (30) years, with limited exceptions, unless preserved through compliance with Chapter 712. Due to the limited exceptions, MRTA generally does not affect condominium associations and […]
