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“‘Master’ Association Documents Usually Controlling Authority” – News-Press

08.01.2022
Joseph E. Adams

Q: I own a unit in a condominium association that is part of a larger community made up of a number of other condominium associations and homeowners’ associations, all of which are governed by a master association. This raises questions about which documents control. For example, the master association’s documents […]

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

HOA Rental Amendments

07.29.2022
Yeline Goin

The Homeowners’ Association Act (Chapter 720, Florida Statutes) was amended during the 2021 Legislative Session to address a homeowners’ association’s authority to adopt amendments to its governing documents pertaining to rentals. The new law, Section 720.306(1)(h), Florida Statutes, became effective on July 1, 2021. In summary, any amendment to a […]

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

Options for Dispute Resolution in Condominium Associations

07.29.2022
Jennifer L. Biletnikoff

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 presuit mediation. Previously, certain disputes between condominium associations and unit owners (or cooperatives and unit owners) were required to be […]

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

Heat Safety Tips for Employers

07.28.2022
Donna DiMaggio BergerJamie B. Dokovna

Record heat waves stretched across the U.S. this summer, but illness from exposure to heat is preventable. Employers have an obligation under the law to make sure employees have safe working conditions and should have a plan to protect them from heat-related illnesses. Here are few potentially life-saving tips! Be […]

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