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Questions Linger Regarding the New Law Addressing Building Safety

08.23.2022
Jennifer L. Biletnikoff

Q:  I read the articles summarizing the new law that addresses building safety for certain condominiums. In my condominium association, the owners are responsible for their windows, not the association. However, if I understand it correctly, the new law requires the association to reserve for window replacement. How will this […]

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

“State Publishes Mandatory Condo Form” – News-Press

08.22.2022
Joseph E. Adams

As previously discussed in this column, the Legislature adopted SB4-D effective May 26, 2022. In addition to imposing new requirements for structural inspections for buildings of 3 stories or more in height, and significantly changing the reserve laws, the new law also creates new reporting requirements for condominium and cooperative […]

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

A Novel Approach: Coaching for Community Association Boards with Carmelo Millimaci, Senior Coach, Ackert Inc.

08.17.2022
Donna DiMaggio Berger

For more episodes of Take It To The Board, click here! Could volunteer board members do their jobs more effectively and less stressfully with the solid communication skills a professional coach can impart? In this episode of Take It To The Board, host Donna DiMaggio Berger speaks with Carmelo Millimaci, […]

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

“Neighbor’s Secondhand Smoke A Bother” – News-Press

08.15.2022
Joseph E. Adams

Q: Can a condominium association ban smoking inside condominium unit? I have discomfort and health concerns related to my neighbor’s constant smoking. (M.C., via e-mail) A: There is no case law on this topic, and it is not addressed in the statute. The board is usually given the authority to […]

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

CALL ALERT: New Building Form Required by Years’ End for Condo & Coop Buildings 3 Stories or Higher; Hurricane Preparation for All Communities

08.11.2022
Donna DiMaggio Berger

The Florida Division of Florida Condominiums, Cooperatives and Timeshares has just posted the form (which they have titled Building Report) which must be submitted by all Florida condominiums and cooperative associations with buildings that are three stories or higher. This information must be submitted ON OR BEFORE January 1, 2023. […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Florida Community Association, Community Association Leadership Lobby (CALL)