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“Community Associations Affected by the 2021 Legislative Session Part VI” – News-Press

09.13.2021
Joseph E. Adams

This week continues our review of 2021 legislative changes to Florida’s community association statutes. Today will continue the discussion of Senate Bill 630 and its amendments to the Florida Homeowners’ Association Act. These changes took effect July 1, 2021. Reserves One of the more significant changes to the laws this […]

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

“Community Associations Affected by the 2021 Legislative Session Part V” – News-Press

09.06.2021
Joseph E. Adams

This week continues our review of the 2021 legislative changes, continuing the discussion of Senate Bill 630, which took effect July 1, 2021. Last week we concluded our review of the changes to Chapter 718, the Condominium Act and started the review of changes to Chapter 719, the Cooperative Act. […]

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

“Community Associations Affected by the 2021 Legislative Session Part IV” – News-Press

08.30.2021
Joseph E. Adams

This week continues our annual review of 2021 legislative changes, continuing the discussion of Senate Bill 630, which took effect July 1, 2021. Developer Escrow Funds Section 718.202(3) of the Condominium Act has been amended to address a developer’s use of pre-closing deposits. The developer may, if the sale contract […]

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

“Community Associations Affected by the 2021 Legislative Session Part II” – News-Press

08.09.2021
Joseph E. Adams

This week continues our annual review of the legislative changes which affect community associations, and continue with the main bill, Senate Bill 630, which took effect July 1, 2021. For the first edition, see Community Associations Affected by the 2021 Legislative Session, published on August 1, 2021. Transfer Approval Fees […]

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

“Community Associations Affected by the 2021 Legislative Session” – News-Press

08.02.2021
Joseph E. Adams

Beginning this week, this column will begin its yearly review of legislative changes affecting community associations. Today, we will start with the main bill, Senate Bill 630, which became effective July 1, 2021. Section 627.714(4), Florida Statutes: Insurance Subrogation The new law provides that if a condominium association’s insurance policy […]

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