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Update: Additional Opportunity to Extend Certain Permits Due to Hurricane Nicole

11.17.2022
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

Property owners, developers, construction industry professionals, and other permit- and authorization-holders may have even more opportunities for further extensions due to Hurricane Nicole in 2022. The following provides an overview of the permit extensions available under law, including what gives rise to the extensions, the types of permits and authorizations […]

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

“Competitive Bidding Explained” – News-Press

11.13.2022
Joseph E. Adams

Q: When does a condominium association have to get bids for repair work and does the association have to hire the company with the lowest bid? (K.R., via e-mail) A: Contracts for legal, accounting, architectural, engineering, and landscape architectural services are not subject to the competitive bid requirements. Contracts for […]

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

Fighting Fraud, Combating Cons, & Protecting Peace with Michael Reiter, Michael Reiter Associates

11.09.2022
Donna DiMaggio Berger

For more episodes of Take It To The Board, click here! Did you know that shared ownership communities are prime targets for con artists and fraudsters? And that even the best association employee can be tempted to join those ranks? Former Palm Beach Police Chief Michael Reiter tells host Donna […]

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

“Hurricane Ian Cleanup and Restoration Work Issues” – News-Press

11.06.2022
Joseph E. Adams

It has now been over a month since Hurricane Ian made landfall in Southwest Florida, causing historic levels of damage to our community. Some of the most shocking damage from Hurricane Ian was due to its unprecedented levels of storm surge, causing flooding in large portions of Southwest Florida. However, […]

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