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Written by Eric M. Glazer · Florida attorney
Representative George Moraitis has again filed a bill, House Bill 1061, that would allow community associations to opt-out of the requirement not only of a fire sprinkler system, but also for an engineered life safety system. You may recall that this was an extremely popular bill last year as it seeks to…
Read: SOME OTHER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION PENDING LEGISLATION → House Member Emily Slosberg recently co-sponsored House Bill 123 called the “Stand Up for Seniors Act ” which only applies to 55 and over...
Read: DO SENIORS REALLY NEED THIS? → This year, The Florida Legislature starts early. In fact, it is already in session. So what’s in store for community associations in...
Read: SO WHAT’S IN STORE FOR 2018? → Another year has come and gone. Another 52 columns written. Another time for me to wish of all of you and your families a Merry...
Read: MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR-PART 3 → To be frank, some blogs are more important than others. If you live in an HOA this is one of the important ones. There has been lots of...
Read: DOES THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING “AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME” LANGUAGE APPLY IN YOUR HOA’s GOVERNING DOCS? → This week the blog is pretty important too. All too often I am seeing the incorrect number of Board members serving on a condominium...
Read: HOW MANY MEMBERS ARE SUPPOSED TO BE ON YOUR CONDO BOARD? → This INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR agreement is entered into by and between Annael Harrrar (contractor) and CLS DISTRIBUTORS, FL. LLC,...
Read: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT → In three days from now we are supposed to sit around the table stuffing turkey down our throats while reflecting on all the things we should be thankful for. The easy ones are family and good health. Some might also be thankful for a new job, new car, new President or good grades by your kids. How many of…
Read: ARE THERE THINGS TO BE THANKFUL FOR IN YOUR COMMUNITY?-PART 2 → You managed to save enough money to buy a home in the community of your dreams. You sweated and saved and you are proud to have accomplished the opportunity to provide a beautiful environment for you and your family to live in. You achieved the American dream. Not so fast. Whether it’s political…
Read: HOW CAN THIS BE HAPPENING? → Florida courts have always been clogged with construction litigation cases where the plaintiff is alleging something was not built right, designed right and eventually broke. In an effort to reduce these cases from the court’s docket, the Florida Legislature created Florida Statute 558 which states: 558.001…
Read: 558 REASONS TO BE CAREFUL WHEN SUING FOR BAD CONSTRUCTION → So many of you live in communities that are actually on a golf course or are adjacent to a golf course. While some of you purchased your home because you actually play golf, more of you purchased because you like the golf course view. You expected to have that view for as long as you own the property. In…
Read: APPEALS COURT SAYS THE GOLF COURSE STAYS → The flag sure is a topic of discussion in the country. The purpose of today is not to take a side on whether or not NFL players should sit or stand. Although I’m sure you guys know where I stand on that issue. I go to so many of your meetings. Some of them are in Board rooms and some of them are in large…
Read: IS YOUR ASSOCIATION FLAG FRIENDLY? → When the Condo Crime Bill, HB 1237, was being debated I wrote a blog in March that warned about the bill as follows: I’m almost embarrassed to write the next provision. Recalls would now be automatic. If the Board receives a stack of recall ballots that equal more than 50% of the units, the people are…
Read: RECALL BOMBSHELL: I HATE TO SAY I TOLD YOU SO → Ahhh…….. it’s finally Labor Day. It signifies the end of the oppressive summer heat, a return to school and a get back to work feeling. President Rita Relaxin just wants one more summer day to enjoy all the festivities her wonderful condominium Peaceful Paradise has to offer. Rita decides to start the day…
Read: A LABOR DAY TRADITION2 → While the condo statute outlines a very specific and rigid procedure on how HOAs should conduct the election, the HOA Statute doesn’t say much at all: Elections of directors must be conducted in accordance with the procedures set forth in the governing documents of the association. Except as provided in…
Read: AVOIDING CHAOS AT YOUR HOA ELECTION → Last week we blogged about some confusion that exists in the new condo crime bill. Make no mistake, these “glitches” need to be fixed during the next legislative session if the intent of these statutes are ever to be realized. Until then, because of the ambiguities contained therein, rest assured that…
Read: ARE THERE TERM LIMITS OR NOT? → As you know, the condo crime bill was quickly rushed through The Florida Legislature this year. Unfortunately, as a result, the statute may have created more questions than answers in some circumstances. Clearly, The Florida Legislature wanted to prevent board members from continuing to make a buck off of…
Read: THERE’S A CONFLICT IN THE NEW CONFLICT LAWS → To say that this was an active year for condo legislation is certainly an understatement. A vigorous effort was made to combat shenanigans and outright criminal behavior by condo boards throughout the state. As we know, the impetus for this action was a report by a Miami Dade Grand Jury which basically…
Read: IS THERE ANY HOPE FOR OUR HOA FRIENDS →Read it. Then watch it.
