Florida has not escaped the growing epidemic of fires started by lithium-ion batteries, like those used in e-bikes and other battery-operated personal transportation devices. A recent Miami bike shop caught fire after the shop owner left an e-bike battery charging and closed the store for the day. Surveillance cameras caught the moment the battery exploded, starting the devastating fire. In New York, people have died in fires caused by e-bike batteries. In fact, New York has seen so many devastating fires started by e-bike batteries, the New York City Housing Authority has proposed a rule chan ..read more

Food does more than just tantalize your taste buds—it can also weave communities together and ignite change. In this episode, host Donna DiMaggio Berger is joined by Tim and Lara Boyd from Mustard Seed Bistro in Plantation to explore how simple community cookouts can spark vital conversations and foster collaboration. They discuss how providing refreshments at gatherings like board and membership meetings often cultivates a more positive atmosphere. The post Cooking Up Community Connection with Tim and Lara Boyd of Mustard Seed Bistro first appeared on Florida Condo & HOA Law Blo ..read more

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Q: My homeowners association inconsistently enforces its rules. Rules often overlooked include bans regarding permissible animals and owning chickens on the property – none of which have been properly enforced. The association issued a new owner a violation notice, even though other homeowners have been keeping chickens. Does this set a precedent for how these rules will be enforced in the future? How can the association ensure that it equally applies its rules to everyone? (P.K., via e-mail) The post Neighbor Cries “Fowl” Over Chicken Ban first appeared on Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog ..read more

Q: I am in the process of selling my condominium unit and recently come across the term “estoppel certificate,” but I’m not quite sure what it means. Could you provide an explanation on exactly what kind of information is included on an estoppel certificate and just how much it typically costs to get one? I’d like to know whether it also covers any rule violations or possibly any other disclosures that I should be aware of before selling the unit. (E.L., via e-mail) The post “Estoppel Certificates” and Other Disclosures Explained first appeared on Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog ..read more

Q: It recently came to light that one of our board members has an ongoing dispute with another unit owner, resulting in the unit owner taking out a restraining order against the board member. This is very concerning. Shouldn’t this result in the board member being removed from the board of directors of our association? (C.H., via e-mail) The post Director Disqualifications Are Limited first appeared on Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog ..read more