Q: I recently read your article about the recent amendments to the statute on fining in homeowners’ associations and have a question. Does the 14-day notice need to be sent by certified mail? (A.G., via e-mail) ... The post Fining Notice Procedures Questioned first appeared on Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog ..read more

Join host Donna DiMaggio Berger on this week’s Take It To The Board podcast as she welcomes Chris Dyer, a motivational speaker, author, and former CEO who’s led teams of thousands. Ranked as the #1 leadership ... The post Transforming Your Corporate Culture with Motivational Speaker & Author Chris Dyer first appeared on Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog ..read more

Q:  We recently received an e-mail from our management company regarding the filing requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act.  This is the first I’ve ever heard of it. Can you explain what this is? (M.M., via e-mail) ... The post Corporate Transparency Act Explained first appeared on Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog ..read more

Special assessments are becoming more and more common in community associations. As the frequency of special assessments increases, so does the possibility of delinquencies in payment of the special assessments. A crucial element of collection of a delinquent special assessment ... The post The Three Key Elements of Properly Noticing a Special Assessment Meeting first appeared on Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog ..read more

Community associations have become very familiar with the statutory requirement that a 30 day Notice of Late Assessment must be sent to an owner prior to turning the account over to an attorney for collections. However, confusion over the need ... The post The Owner’s Account Is Already in Collections – Why Do I Have to Send a New Notice of Late Assessment for a New Special Assessment? first appeared on Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog ..read more

When a condominium association is seeking to obtain a loan, too often the board is signing the Bank’s commitment letter before having that document reviewed by legal counsel. While some banks will permit the association to amend the commitment letter ... The post Bank Commitment Letter Pitfalls for Condominiums first appeared on Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog ..read more

Q: What is the “DBPR” and does it have authority over homeowners’ associations? (C.S., via e-mail) A: The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation is an executive branch state agency in Florida. Its secretary is ... The post State Regulation of HOA’s Limited first appeared on Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog ..read more

The aftermath of the Champlain Towers tragedy has led to a flurry of legislative responses, but are they hitting the mark?  Was the Florida Legislature’s response to the Champlain Towers tragedy misguided in terms of overlooking some key factors that ... The post Addressing Florida’s Condo Crisis and How to Fix It first appeared on Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog ..read more

Q: Am I entitled to ask questions or speak at association meetings if I am attending remotely via an online platform? The application used by my condominium association does not provide a way to ask questions, and I am worried ... The post Remote Meeting Procedures Questioned first appeared on Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog ..read more

Q: A member of our condominium association board recently resigned, unexpectedly, part way through the first year of their two-year term. According to our bylaws, a board member appointed to fill a vacancy serves until the next scheduled election. ... The post Board Vacancy Raises Questions first appeared on Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog ..read more