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Competitive Bidding… A Primer for Board Members and Managers

03.26.2025
Michelle H. Kaiser

Certain contracts entered into by condominium, cooperative and homeowners’ associations require competitive bidding. These requirements are found in Section 718.3026 of Florida’s Condominium Act, Section 719.3026 of Florida’s Cooperative Act, and Section 720.3055 of Florida’s Homeowners’ Association Act (collectively the “Acts”).

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

Community Update – October 2024

10.31.2024
Joseph E. AdamsDonna DiMaggio BergerOmar FrancoMark D. FriedmanYeline GoinMary R. HawkAllison L. HertzMichelle H. KaiserSanjay KurianJoseph MarkovichSteven H. MezerVincenzo M. MogaveroDavid G. MullerJon PolenbergJ. David RamseyJay RobertsKaryan San Martano

This issue of CUP highlights a range of timely topics for board members and managers. Whether you’re preparing for budget season, considering amending election terms, or navigating disaster recovery and insurance claims, we’ve got something for you. Don’t miss our recent webinar explaining the Corporate Transparency Act and the mandatory reporting requirements for all community...

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

Condominium Officers, Directors and Managers Who Solicit, Offer to Accept, or Accept “Kickbacks” Now Commit a Felony of the Third Degree

10.29.2024
Michelle H. Kaiser

Florida lawmakers revised Chapter 718, Florida’s Condominium Act, once again following the 2024 Legislative Session through House Bill 1021, which was signed by Governor DeSantis and became effective July 1, 2024.  One of the most surprising revisions to some, was the addition of criminal penalties for certain conduct in violation […]

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

Community Update – August 2024

08.31.2024
Joseph E. AdamsDonna DiMaggio BergerMark D. FriedmanMichelle H. KaiserCarolyn C. MeadowsJay RobertsKaryan San MartanoBryony G. Swift

As the back-to-school season kicks off, it’s the perfect time to embrace new beginnings and fresh opportunities! This issue of CUP highlights everything you need to know to stay organized for the year ahead. We address late assessments, architectural review, and Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) Volunteers. We also celebrate […]

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

If Your Condominium Has 25 or More Units There Is a New Website Requirement

08.28.2024
Michelle H. Kaiser

Prior to July 1, 2024, only associations operating condominiums with 150 or more units were required to have a website. However, Florida lawmakers expanded this mandate through House Bill 1021, which was signed by Governor DeSantis and became effective July 1, 2024, to include any association operating a condominium with […]

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