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The DBPR Now Has Broader Authority to Investigate and Enforce Compliance

09.27.2024
Joseph Arena

It wasn’t so long ago that Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation (the “DBPR”) had little jurisdiction over the operation of condominium associations after their developer turnover meetings, and, what little jurisdiction the DBPR had over associations after turn over, was often exercised by providing warnings and board member […]

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

New Heat Protection Rule Is Set to Take Effect

09.27.2024
Jamie B. Dokovna

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has proposed a new heat protection rule aimed at safeguarding employees who are exposed to excessive heat in their work environments. This rule is particularly relevant to condominium associations and homeowner associations, which often employ staff such as landscapers, maintenance workers, and pool […]

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

Guarding Against the Unauthorized Practice of Law

09.27.2024
Joseph Markovich

The unauthorized practice of law poses significant legal and financial risks to both community association managers (CAMs), board members, and the communities they serve. The Florida Supreme Court has consistently ruled on the boundaries of lawful conduct for non-lawyers, particularly in the context of community association management. These rulings underscore […]

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

Additional Opportunity to Extend Your Permit Expiration Dates – Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine

09.24.2024
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

Some property owners, developers, construction industry professionals, and other building permit- and authorization-holders may be eligible for extensions to preserve their development and construction rights. A Florida law allows certain qualifying permits and authorizations to be extended beyond their current expiration dates once the Governor issues a state of emergency […]

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

Utility Rates on the Rise: How New Jersey Community Associations May Be Affected and How to Prepare Now

09.09.2024
Alexis Dairman

As energy costs are predicted to dramatically increase and budget season is upon associations with fiscal years based on the calendar year, New Jersey associations that purchase electric service for their residents should prepare for surging utility rates in 2025 and 2026 following PJM Interconnection’s (“PJM”) last capacity auction. PJM, […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, New Jersey Condo, Co-Op & HOA