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“Know When To Call Your Professional” – FCAP Managers Report

05.03.2021
Howard J. Perl

What a year. Because of COVID-19 issues, associations have dealt with owners working from home, children remote learning, contractor issues, common area issues, the pool, the gym, the visitors, the cleaning, the quarantine, the masks, and so on. Quite a year indeed. Many associations have spent more time speaking with […]

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

“Hurricane Shutter Policies Raise Questions” – News-Press

05.03.2021
Joseph E. AdamsKathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

Q: Can hurricane shutters remain closed when a home is unoccupied throughout the summer, even when there is not an active threat of a storm? (D.F., via e-mail) A: It depends on the local codes and ordinances regulating the home, and the terms of your association’s governing documents. The Florida […]

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

Donna DiMaggio Berger Appears in Season 2 Episode 14 of the Castle Group’s COVID-19 Webinar Series

04.29.2021
Donna DiMaggio Berger

Becker Community Association Shareholder Donna DiMaggio Berger participated in episode 14 of the second season of Castle Group’s COVID-19 webinar series. She was joined by Castle Group’s Founder and CEO James Donnelly to discuss the impact of both the recent COVID-19 liability legislation and the 100+ page omnibus bill. Watch […]

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

“Governor Signs COVID-19 Immunity Bill” – News-Press

04.26.2021
Joseph E. Adams

Most readers of this column know that each year, over the summer, we typically review the year’s legislative applicable to community associations. While I will do so, and there is some significant legislation that appears poised to pass, a recently enacted law dealing with COVID-19 liability is worthy of discussion […]

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

“Community Association Q&A: Are Videos Official Records?” – Naples Daily News

04.21.2021
David G. Muller

Q: My condominium association has installed several security cameras in the common areas, including the pool area. There was an incident between myself and another owner last week at the pool and I requested a copy of the security camera video footage. I submitted my request to the manager in […]

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