This article could have been called “Phishing and Hacking and Ransomware, Oh My!” Estimates range from thousands to millions of cyberattacks occurring every day around the world, and community associations and their vendors are prime targets. Community associations increasingly rely on digital technology for their operations. Official records are stored […]
WHAT HAPPENED: The courts are fond of saying, as the highest court of the state has itself said, a cooperative is a “little hub of democracy.” Well, as we all know, that means a lot of fighting these days. And that is what has been going on with Inwood Tower, […]
Florida continues to refine its approach to addressing the state’s housing affordability challenges. On June 26, 2026, the Governor signed House Bill 1389 (2026), the latest revision to the Live Local Act, into law, and it will take effect on July 1, 2026. With the passage of House Bill 1389, […]
A condominium association may prohibit cigarette smoking in the common elements/common areas by adopting a Rule. An association may also prevent cigarette smoking on a balcony or patio, which are usually limited common elements. If such areas are limited common elements, then, just like with the common elements, the association […]
The Office of the Condominium Ombudsman is an office of the Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes (“Division”) of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (“DBPR”). The Ombudsman is a bureau chief of the Division, is appointed by the DBPR’s Secretary, and serves at the pleasure of […]
