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“Is That Contractor Really an Employee?” – Community Association Management Insider

06.29.2021
Jamie B. Dokovna

The misclassification of an employee as an independent contractor can prove costly for employers — including both community associations and managers. So it was good news when the Trump administration finalized a rule that loosened the test for determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. “Under […]

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

“Community Association Q&A: Can An HOA Director Be Recalled?” – Naples Daily News

06.22.2021
David G. Muller

Q: One of the directors on the board at my homeowners’ association needs to be removed. He is very belligerent to his fellow directors and other owners. He also rarely attends meetings and never contributes. What needs to happen under Florida law to get him off the board? C.S. A: […]

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

“Lee County Wants to Help Speed Up Hurricane Cleanup” – News-Press

06.21.2021
Joseph E. Adams

Q: As a popular columnist for Condominium and HOA residents, can you assist Lee County in providing information for hurricane season 2021? (Betsy Clayton, Lee County Government) A: I am happy to do so. According to resources previously provided by the County for this column, property managers and residential community […]

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

VIDEO: New Legislation Changes Collections & Foreclosures Process for Florida Community Associations

06.17.2021
K. Joy Mattingly

 Recently, the Florida Legislature enacted significant statutory changes that impact community association collections and foreclosure actions. The updates to Chapter 718, Chapter 719 and Chapter 720 of the Florida Statutes go into effect on July 1, 2021 and include requirements regarding: Delivering statements or invoices to association members and […]

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

New Legislation Changes Collections & Foreclosures Process for Florida Community Associations

06.17.2021
K. Joy Mattingly

Recently, the Florida Legislature enacted significant statutory changes that impact community association collections and foreclosure actions. The updates to Chapter 718, Chapter 719 and Chapter 720 of the Florida Statutes go into effect on July 1, 2021 and include requirements regarding: Delivering statements or invoices to association members and how […]

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