Spring is in the air! As we move into the new season, there’s no better time to start thinking about spring cleaning. In this edition of CUP, you’ll find key insights into the 2025 Florida Legislative Session, tips to regulate short-term rentals, and advice on handling litigation threats. Don’t miss Bisnow’s South Florida […]
Q: Can directors of a homeowners’ association get paid for their services? As a board member, I do all the administrative tasks for free and think I should be paid for it. (S.H., via e-mail) A: Section 720.303(12) of the Florida Homeowners’ Association Act prohibits the compensation of officers or […]
Q: Can you provide an overview of the new law on education requirements for board members of a homeowners’ association? (G.A., via e-mail) A: Section 720.3033(1), of the Florida Homeowners’ Association Act is very poorly written and is difficult to comprehend. The law requires the Florida Department of Business and […]
On March 2, 2025, the United States Department of Treasury issued the following press release: “The Treasury Department is announcing today that, with respect to the Corporate Transparency Act, not only will it not enforce any penalties or fines associated with the beneficial ownership information reporting rule under the existing […]
Q: How can condominium associations handle a unit owner who frequently threatens lawsuits against the association and its board members, especially when these actions seem frivolous and disrupt our ability to manage the community? (S.M., via e-mail) A: Florida’s courts have called condominium associations “democratic sub-societies.” Democracy is messy. While […]
