With spring around the corner, we’re reminded that this is a time of growth and change. This issue of CUP offers practical guidance on how your association can move forward in the new season. Our featured articles explore various topics, such as voting terminology, understanding the new laws for board members, and adopting rules and regulations. We are also proud to announce that Becker has once again been named to U.S. News & World Report’s list of The Best Companies to Work For Among U.S. Law Firms.
There are many options for a community association when faced with the problem of a hoarder in the community. The correct route will depend on the facts of each case. Mary R. Hawk provides helpful tips on how to deal with a hoarder or suspected hoarder in, “Hoarding in Community Associations.”
In a few short months, the 2025 hurricane season will be upon us, and it is important to start planning ahead. Yeline Goin highlights why many associations will want to utilize hurricane protection specifications to ensure that protections are uniform and do not result in architectural asymmetry in this timely article, “Now Is the Time to Adopt Hurricane Protection Specifications.”
Did you know that the Florida Statutes address association estoppel letters in detail? If your association has been completing fill-in-the-blank forms generated by title companies or closing agents or has been sending account ledgers to individuals involved in real estate transactions instead of providing more detailed financial disclosures, then this article is for you. Joseph Arena explains everything you need to know in, “Yes, Estoppel Letters are Addressed by Statute.”
Associations must ensure their governing documents clearly address specific uses they intend to restrict. “THIS CASE: Santa Monica Beach Prop. Owners Ass’n v. Acord,” by Joseph Markovich, serves as a reminder for homeowners and associations to carefully draft and interpret restrictive covenants.