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Diamonds are a Firm’s Best Friend
Diamond Level Winner—Legal Services(Winner 2023 and five previous RCA wins) We are proud to announce that for the 6th year in a row, our firm has received the highest level of recognition in the Florida Community Association Journal’s Readers’ Choice Awards....
Handling Emotional Support Animals
The concept of ESAs (Emotional Support Animals) is wonderful. There’s no doubt that our beloved animal companions help us to destress. They can even naturally sense when we’ve had a rough day. However, they are not specially trained service animals. Depending on...
ADA & Your HOA, an Overview
The ADA – the American with Disabilities Act – is an afterthought for many Condo and Homeowner Associations in Florida, but it shouldn’t be. If your building was built before 1990, there may be some exclusions grandfathered in. So you may be wondering how the...
What Happens When a Tenant Starts a Petition to Disband Your HOA?
If a tenant starts a petition to disband your HOA, first off, do not panic. Go straight to your CC&Rs so you can be sure of the exact process and requirements laid out by your association. Reach out to your HOA attorney right away. Hopefully you already have an...
The Future of HOA Insurance Claims in South Florida
None of us has a crystal ball to predict the future. (If you do – please let us know, that would be so helpful!) However, based on the past, we can make some informed inferences about how insurance claims will look going forward. Expect Stricter Policies Next to...
What Insurance Coverage Does Your HOA Need?
Rising premium costs will have many associations looking for any way possible to save money on insurance and balance their budgets. That said, dropping insurance coverage is not a good way to go about saving money. Let’s talk about the things you absolutely...
Changes in Insurance For Your HOA: What You Need to Know
Property insurance can be a touchy subject. Especially in Florida, just bringing up the subject can cause everyone in the room to prickle. Admittedly, the current landscape isn’t a lot of fun. That being said: the more knowledge you have, the better. Rising...
How to Address Raising Dues to Support Necessary Maintenance in Your HOA or Condo Association
It is a simple fact that costs are rising for everything. We all see it in our everyday lives. However, that doesn’t mean announcing an increase in association dues will be easy or go over without some push-back. The best way to avoid that is to be prepared for it and...
5 Red Flag Maintenance Issues for Every HOA or Condo Board
No one likes to deal with a major maintenance issue. Least of all, association boards who might have to break the news to members about expensive maintenance repairs. However, there are some issues that should never go unchecked. A well-maintained building is a safe...