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“Community Associations Affected by the 2021 Legislative Session Part II” – News-Press

08.09.2021
Joseph E. Adams

This week continues our annual review of the legislative changes which affect community associations, and continue with the main bill, Senate Bill 630, which took effect July 1, 2021. For the first edition, see Community Associations Affected by the 2021 Legislative Session, published on August 1, 2021. Transfer Approval Fees […]

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

“Community Associations Affected by the 2021 Legislative Session” – News-Press

08.02.2021
Joseph E. Adams

Beginning this week, this column will begin its yearly review of legislative changes affecting community associations. Today, we will start with the main bill, Senate Bill 630, which became effective July 1, 2021. Section 627.714(4), Florida Statutes: Insurance Subrogation The new law provides that if a condominium association’s insurance policy […]

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

Community Update – July 2021

07.30.2021
Joseph E. AdamsJoseph ArenaDonna DiMaggio BergerMark D. FriedmanElizabeth A. Lanham-PatrieJay RobertsKaryan San Martano

This edition of Becker’s Community Update addresses several facets of how collaboration between the association and its members can be successfully navigated, ensuring the health and well-being of both parties at the beginning of the relationship and throughout its lifespan. Security – whether provided by video cameras or sound documentation […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA

“Maintenance of Structure Usually Association Responsibility” – News-Press

07.19.2021
Joseph E. Adams

Q: The foundation under my condominium’s sliding glass door has heaved which prevents me from opening the doors. My condominium manager says that I am responsible for taking out the slider door frame and grinding down the foundation cement. Am I responsible? (P.D., via e-mail) A: This may be a […]

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

“Special Taxing Districts Explained” – News-Press

07.12.2021
Joseph E. Adams

Q: What is an “MSTU”? My neighborhood association, which is voluntary, is considering getting one set up to maintain our roads. (P.K., via e-mail) A: Counties have the authority to create a special taxing district, known as a Municipal Service Taxing Unit, commonly called an “MSTU,” or a Municipal Service […]

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