As Floridians, we are familiar with various types of wildlife surrounding our neighborhoods. As new communities develop and expand into natural habitats throughout the state, interactions between residents and wildlife are increasingly common. Most of the time, these interactions are unproblematic, but dangerous incidents can, and do, occur. The tragic […]
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 […]
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 […]
This program is not eligible for CEU credit or certificate of completion. Choosing the right vendors for your association is an important task for every board. Vetting those vendors is just the first step. Join Becker Shareholders Howard Perl and Robyn Severs as they walk you through the process […]
“Disputes in Community Associations: Arbitration, Mediation, or Litigation?” – FCAP Managers Report
06.28.2022
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 […]
