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“Playing for Keeps – What Rights & Authority Is an HOA Developer (or Successor Developer) Allowed to Keep after Turnover?” – FCAP Managers Report

07.01.2021

For many Homeowners’ Association (“HOA”) owners and board members, the words “turnover” and “transition” are two of the most anxiously anticipated yet mysterious terms in community association lingo. Often used interchangeably, the phrases generally refer to the period of time (or “triggering event”) in the development of the community at […]

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

“COVID-19 Specific Legislation & Its Impacts On Community Associations” – CAI Central Florida Times

06.30.2021
Yeline Goin

During the 2021 Legislative Session, the Legislature adopted a number of COVID-19 specific legislation. There are two bills in particular that community associations should be familiar with. CS/SB 72, Relating to Civil Liability for Damages Relating to COVID-19. This new law imposes significant legal hurdles for individuals who want to […]

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

“Is That Contractor Really an Employee?” – Community Association Management Insider

06.29.2021
Jamie B. Dokovna

The misclassification of an employee as an independent contractor can prove costly for employers — including both community associations and managers. So it was good news when the Trump administration finalized a rule that loosened the test for determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. “Under […]

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

“Commercial Real Estate Development (FL)” – LexisNexis Practical Guidance ®

06.28.2021

Commercial Real Estate Development (FL) discusses key considerations for a developer of commercial real estate (CRE) in Florida. For purposes of this note, CRE development refers to retail, office, medical, industrial, hospitality, multifamily residential, and other types of commercial properties. Development means new construction or renovation of existing structures. This note […]

Areas of Focus: Real Estate, Commercial Leasing

“Community Association Q&A: Can An HOA Director Be Recalled?” – Naples Daily News

06.22.2021
David G. Muller

Q: One of the directors on the board at my homeowners’ association needs to be removed. He is very belligerent to his fellow directors and other owners. He also rarely attends meetings and never contributes. What needs to happen under Florida law to get him off the board? C.S. A: […]

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