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Questions Linger Regarding the New Law Addressing Building Safety

08.23.2022
Jennifer L. Biletnikoff

Q:  I read the articles summarizing the new law that addresses building safety for certain condominiums. In my condominium association, the owners are responsible for their windows, not the association. However, if I understand it correctly, the new law requires the association to reserve for window replacement. How will this […]

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

“State Publishes Mandatory Condo Form” – News-Press

08.22.2022
Joseph E. Adams

As previously discussed in this column, the Legislature adopted SB4-D effective May 26, 2022. In addition to imposing new requirements for structural inspections for buildings of 3 stories or more in height, and significantly changing the reserve laws, the new law also creates new reporting requirements for condominium and cooperative […]

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

“Neighbor’s Secondhand Smoke A Bother” – News-Press

08.15.2022
Joseph E. Adams

Q: Can a condominium association ban smoking inside condominium unit? I have discomfort and health concerns related to my neighbor’s constant smoking. (M.C., via e-mail) A: There is no case law on this topic, and it is not addressed in the statute. The board is usually given the authority to […]

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

“Notice of Board Meetings Must Be Posted” – News-Press

08.08.2022
Joseph E. Adams

Q: It is my understanding that board meetings require paper posting of notice on the condominium property. However, our board does not always post notice saying that “they forgot.” What action can be taken to address a failure to post meeting notice as required? (M.G., via e-mail) A: Board members […]

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

“‘Master’ Association Documents Usually Controlling Authority” – News-Press

08.01.2022
Joseph E. Adams

Q: I own a unit in a condominium association that is part of a larger community made up of a number of other condominium associations and homeowners’ associations, all of which are governed by a master association. This raises questions about which documents control. For example, the master association’s documents […]

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