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Community Update – July 2022

Community Update – July 2022

On July 1, 2021, changes to Florida law opened the door to allow condominium and cooperative associations a new option for addressing disputes between unit owners and the association through pre-suit mediation. Learn more about what this means in our featured article, “Options for Dispute Resolution in Condominium Associations.” Also, did you know that Becker’s Mediation Team can help you resolve your community association-related lawsuits – or even help you avoid them altogether? Check out the “Did You Know?” section for more information on our services.

The Homeowners’ Association Act was amended during the 2021 Legislative Session to address a homeowners’ association’s authority to adopt amendments to its governing documents pertaining to rentals. Learn more in, “HOA Rental Amendments.”

Over the past few years there seem to be more communities with persons who are threatening, being aggressive, or even stalking board members and/or the association’s manager. What is a board member or manager to do? Find out in, “Can I Get a Restraining Order?”

Free speech underlies the importance of THIS CASE. Learn more in, “Fox v. Hamptons at Metrowest Condominium Association, Inc.”