Florida lawmakers revised Chapter 718, Florida’s Condominium Act, once again following the 2024 Legislative Session through House Bill 1021, which was signed by Governor DeSantis and became effective July 1, 2024. One of the most surprising revisions to some, was the addition of criminal penalties for certain conduct in violation […]
Whether you are a member of a condominium association or homeowners’ association, the respective statutes require the owners and the association to engage in alternative dispute resolution for certain disputes before a complaint is filed in court. The two types of alternative dispute resolution recognized by the Condominium Act and […]
Q: What rights does a condominium association have when dealing with an abandoned unit, and under what circumstances can it go into the unit? (K.Y., via e-mail) A: Section 718.111(5)(b) of the Florida Condominium Act provides that even if the declaration of condominium or other recorded condominium documents do not […]
October 25, 2024 — Ft. Lauderdale, FL — Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals throughout the U.S., is proud to announce key additions to its leadership team as part of its continued commitment to strengthen practice areas and position the firm for future growth. […]
Welcome back, snowbirds! Many of our Florida communities have large populations of snowbirds—residents who reside “up North” during the summer and in sunny Florida for the winter months. Snowbirds have been traveling to Florida in one form or another for over 100 years. The population of Florida increases by more […]
