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Statutory and Non-Statutory Reserves in Homeowners’ Associations

06.30.2022
Karyan San Martano

Given the fiduciary responsibilities of directors and officers to the members of their homeowners’ association, it is important to understand when reserve funding is mandatory under the Florida Homeowners’ Association Act (Chapter 720, Florida Statutes). Reserve accounts in a Homeowners Association allow the association to set aside funds for deferred […]

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

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations on the Common Elements

06.30.2022
Kevin L. Edwards

Electric vehicles are now commonplace in our society and with the price of gas skyrocketing, more people will consider purchasing them. Condominium association directors should, therefore, expect owners to ask questions about electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) on the common elements. Specifically, is the board able to install an EVCS […]

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

“Disputes in Community Associations: Arbitration, Mediation, or Litigation?” – FCAP Managers Report

06.28.2022
Karyan San Martano

Disputes within community associations were originally treated like other civil disputes, requiring litigation when the parties could not agree. The law evolved to now require certain types of “alternate dispute resolutions” for community associations before the parties head to court. Specifically, both the Florida Condominium Act (Chapter 718 of the […]

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

Ellyn S. Bogdanoff Scores Big Win for HOAs Blocking New Development on Hendricks Isle

06.24.2022
Ellyn Setnor BogdanoffBernie Friedman

Becker Shareholder Ellyn S. Bogdanoff successfully represented a large group of homeowners’ associations and residents against a condominium development on a neighboring lot. “This is a high profile win in Fort Lauderdale,” said Becker Government Law & Lobbying Practice Chair, Bernie Friedman. At issue was a plan from developer Lumiere […]

Areas of Focus: Community Association Litigation & Covenant Enforcement, Florida Community Association, Land Use & Zoning, Local Government Lobbying & Procurement