Q: There is an ongoing dispute in my homeowners’ association concerning the installation of clotheslines that we are hoping you can resolve. Some owners have stated that they are entitled to install clotheslines on their lots without regulation by the association. The board of directors has stated that while clotheslines […]
We Mourn the Loss of Our Dear Colleague and Founding Shareholder Alan Becker (1946 – 2020)
07.05.2020
Alan S. Becker, 1946-2020, passed away at the age of 74 on July 4, 2020. He was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Mr. Becker grew up in Brooklyn, where his parents Jack and Lorraine Becker met and were married. He spent his spent summers with his late […]
“Budgets” – FCAP Managers Report
07.01.2020
With budget season approaching, Florida community associations must consider their capital expenditures and long-term maintenance needs. Community associations set aside a portion of their budgets for capital expenses and deferred maintenance, frequently referred to as “reserves.” The reserves are for expenses that do not occur on a regular basis and […]
Employer’s Playbook to COVID-19: Can an Employee Stay Home Because Their Child Is Not In School?
07.01.2020
This week, Shareholder Jamie Dokovna discusses whether an employee, under the Family First Coronavirus Response Act, is entitled to pay when staying home with a child who is not in school. Find out the answer in episode 4 of The Employer’s Playbook! “The Employer’s Playbook to COVID-19,” is a video […]
Letter to Governor DeSantis
06.30.2020
Given that Florida’s COVID-19 cases continue to head in the wrong direction, we are seeking an extension of emergency powers for our volunteer boards. Click here to join CALL in urging Gov. DeSantis to extend the state of emergency past the July 7 expiration date.
