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The DBPR Now Has Broader Authority to Investigate and Enforce Compliance

09.27.2024

It wasn’t so long ago that Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation (the “DBPR”) had little jurisdiction over the operation of condominium associations after their developer turnover meetings, and, what little jurisdiction the DBPR had over associations after turn over, was often exercised by providing warnings and board member […]

New Heat Protection Rule Is Set to Take Effect

09.27.2024

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has proposed a new heat protection rule aimed at safeguarding employees who are exposed to excessive heat in their work environments. This rule is particularly relevant to condominium associations and homeowner associations, which often employ staff such as landscapers, maintenance workers, and pool […]

Guarding Against the Unauthorized Practice of Law

09.27.2024

The unauthorized practice of law poses significant legal and financial risks to both community association managers (CAMs), board members, and the communities they serve. The Florida Supreme Court has consistently ruled on the boundaries of lawful conduct for non-lawyers, particularly in the context of community association management. These rulings underscore […]

Additional Opportunity to Extend Your Permit Expiration Dates – Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine

09.24.2024

Some property owners, developers, construction industry professionals, and other building permit- and authorization-holders may be eligible for extensions to preserve their development and construction rights. A Florida law allows certain qualifying permits and authorizations to be extended beyond their current expiration dates once the Governor issues a state of emergency […]