Last August, New York City enacted Local Law 147 which requires owners of class A multiple dwellings to adopt and disclose a smoking policy. Although touted as a disclosure policy, there are several requirements that owners need to be aware of since the law takes effect this August. Under the law, the […]
Curtis Hunter Appears on CBS4 Facing South Florida to Discuss Impact of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Curtis Hunter, corporate tax expert and shareholder in our Miami office, appeared live on CBS 4’s “Facing South Florida” broadcast on Sunday, May 20. Curtis discussed the short- and projected long-term effects on workers from the corporate tax cuts under the newly imposed federal tax plan. Click here to watch […]
What Are Your Board’s Rights and Obligations with Regard to Sales and Financing in Your Community?
On any given day in any given Florida community association, a manager or director may receive a frantic call from a real estate or title agent about an upcoming closing. These frantic calls typically include an immediate request for information in the form of affidavits, estoppel information, lender questionnaires or […]
Legislative Review Continues
Today’s column continues our annual review of legislation affecting Florida community associations, effective July 1, 2018. E-Mail Communication by HOA Board Members Members of the board may use e-mail as a means of communication but may not cast a vote on an association matter via e-mail. This change makes the […]