A common defense raised by owners who find themselves on the wrong side of a covenant enforcement action is to allege an association’s failure to enforce the covenant at issue against all violators and instead only selectively enforcing it. The defense of selective enforcement is based upon a case decided […]
The following is a paraphrased example of the one question that we are asked most frequently: “I live in a condominium, which has had a “no pet amendment” since it was built. A person recently purchased a unit and has been seen with a dog that barks all the time. […]
When it comes to association rules and bylaws, there seem to be more questions than answers. Becker’s newly launched video series, “Can They Do That?,” tackles some of the unique problems that homeowners and renters face today. We answer questions, no matter how far-fetched they may seem. From service animals […]
“Condominium Association Statutory Required Websites – Facts and Myths” – FCAP Managers Report
12.10.2018
Section 718.111(12)(g), Florida Statutes, was added to Chapter 718, Florida Statutes in 2017, requiring that by July 1, 2018, an association with 150 or more units which does not manage timeshare units is required to post digital copies of the documents specified in the section on its website, and lists […]
Condo and association law shareholder Donna DiMaggio Berger was featured on WIOD AM 610’s “The Brian Mudd Show” on Tuesday, September 11. On this historically significant day, Donna discussed what board members, managers and residents need to know about preparing their associations for and after natural disasters and some of […]
Areas of Focus: Community Association Litigation & Covenant Enforcement