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Can an HOA or Condo Association Deny a Buyer in Florida?
We all want good neighbors. When you come home you want to feel safe and completely at ease in your space and in your neighborhood or building. For this reason, and with all the HOAs and community associations in Florida, lawmakers gave associations the ability to...
Recent Changes in HOA and Condo Association Laws that You Should Know About
What’s new in the world of Florida association statutes and amendments? We know it’s tough to keep up with all the legislation so we’ve put together the latest updates that you should know about. Websites This law was enacted in 2019, so we hope you’re on board. The...
How to Handle a Complete Shutdown in Your Community
With so much unclear and so much unknown during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is a good idea to plan for certain worst-case scenarios. Please note that we are not at all trying to increase anxiety or cause panic, we just want to make sure all of your community's bases are...
Community Communication Difficulties During COVID-19
Communication is always important, but during a pandemic communication is crucial. And because of this you need to have a way to contact everybody in case of emergency or just to keep them updated on current regulations in your community. So what's the best way to...
My BOD Can’t Agree on Closing Amenities During the Pandemic
To close or not to close, this is the question. Not everyone is on the same page when it comes to closing or regulating HOA or condo association amenities and common spaces. Not everyone is on the same page when it comes to social distancing or adequately protecting...
What to Do if Someone in your Community is Diagnosed with COVID-19
With the rapid spread of COVID-19 it is entirely possible that someone you know may contract the virus. It is also possible that someone in your community may test positive. In this case, what do you? This brings up many legal issues, which are important to keep in...
How Your Association Can Prepare for Delinquent Assessments During a Pandemic
In challenging times like these, with people losing their jobs and more economic hardships expanding all around, we can almost certainly expect to see a rise in delinquent assessments in our HOAs and condo associations. For those of us who were around during the 2008...
Limiting Guests Visitations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
It’s a question we’ve been getting again and again recently: Can I limit guests from coming into the community? This question deals with the both the safety of your community as a whole and the safety of individuals. Overall, the way to think of this issue is to...
Can Board of Director Meetings for a Community Association Move Virtual?
In these times, with COVID-19 looming large in our minds and social distancing becoming a mandated enforcement, it’s not the best time for holding in-person meetings. However some meetings must still take place. To reduce the in-person attendance, encourage absentee...