Every year community associations watch for legislative changes to the general statutes that govern community associations, including Chapter 718, Florida Statutes, for Condominium Associations; Chapter 719, Florida Statutes, for Cooperative Associations; and Chapter 720, Florida Statutes, for Homeowners’ Associations. However, changes to other parts of the Florida Statutes can have […]
This week we will start our annual review of the legislative changes that impact community associations. On May 25, 2023, this column summarized SB 154, the “glitch bill” regarding structural inspections and reserves. SB 154 was signed by the Governing and is now effective. That column can be reviewed at […]
Q: Can members of a condominium association vote electronically/remotely and can they be given their notices by e-mail? (K.R., via e-mail) A. Yes. As these terms are often confused, there are several distinct procedures that are often asked about: Electronic Voting (or “E-Voting”) Electronic Notice (or “E-Notice”) Remote Participation Absentee […]
In recent months it seems as though nearly every day another round of technical worker layoffs makes headlines, forcing workers and the industry at large to question the stability of what had previously been considered a professional occupation immune from involuntary job loss. At the same time, employers in a […]
On December 19, 2022, a 73-year-old resident of a condominium in Toronto, Canada shot and killed five people — including three members of the association board — allegedly over a long-running dispute with the association. According to the police reports and court documents, the resident had for a significant time […]
