The 2013 Legislative Session

The 2013 Legislative Session

  1. Community Update 2013, Volume 7 September 12, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog. 
       Webmaster’s Note:  There are some very useful links in this issue.  We are posting it here because it includes links to separate 2013 legislative guides for condominiums, cooperatives, and HOAs

  2. Recent Changes to Florida Statutes Affect Existing HOAs September 3, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  3. New Laws Bring Many Changes to Florida Cooperatives  August 19, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.
      Webmaster’s Note:      A continuation of the review of new 2013 legislation, with an emphasis on co-ops in this edition.      

  4. Statutes Affect Records Review in Condos and HOAs  August 15, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.
    Webmaster’s Note:      A continuation of the review of new 2013 legislation, with an emphasis on co-ops in this edition.  (The title is erroneous.)

  5. Community Associations Affected by the 2013 Legislative Session  (continued) August 6, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  6. New Laws Affect HOAs in Florida (continued)  July 26, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  7. New HOA Laws Effective July 1  July 24, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  8. Review of New Florida Condo Laws Continues July 22, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  9. Review of New Florida Laws Begins July 8, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  10. 2013 Legislative Changes June 28, 2013, by Taylor & Carls
    Webmaster’s Note:  Another summary of this year’s legislation effecting associations, but organized by subject matter.

  11. CALL 2013 Legislative Guides Now Available Online — CALL Alert for June 27, 2013
       Webmaster’s Note:  There are three separate Legislative Guides—one for condominium associations, one for cooperative associations, and one for homeowners’ associations.

  12. HBs 73, 7119 Main Bills That Affect Associations June 24, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.
       Webmaster’s Note:  The only important thing here is the “Update” addition at the bottom of the blog entry.  The more important information is to come later.

  13. Community Association Bills (HB 73 and HB 7119) Signed by Governor-CALL Alert for June 14, 2013

    Here are links to the full text of each bill from the Florida House’s website.  HB 73    HB 7119

  14. Community Association Bills (HB 73 and HB 7119) Sent to Governor and More Information about Mortgage Foreclosure Bill (HB 87)—CALL Alert for June 10, 2013

  15. Mortgage Foreclosure Bill Approved by Governor Scott — Call Alert For June 3, 2013
       Webmaster’s Note:  The date in the title of this alert is an error.  The bill was approved by the Governor on June 7.

  16. Florida Condo & HOA Legislative Webinar Available On Demand June 4, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  17. Florida Condo & HOA Legislation Update  June 1, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  18. Update On Webinar And Update On Condo And HOA And Mortgage Foreclosure Bills–CALL Alert For May 20, 2013

  19. Speedier Bank Foreclosures in Florida thanks to recent legislation!  May 5, 2013, from Katzman, Garfinkel & Berger’s Condo and HOA Law Blog

  20. Florida Legislative Session Final Week Update–CALL Alert For May 3, 2013

  21. Please Contact Senate President Gaetz and Senator Thrasher Regarding Foreclosure Bill–CALL Alert for April 30, 2013  (Webmaster’s Note:  This bill has gotten to the Senate floor.  Thanks to everyone who helped make that happen.)

  22. Florida Legislative Session Week 8 Update– CALL Alert For April 26, 2013   (Webmaster’s Note:  Some important news this week.)

  23. Florida Legislative Session Week 7 Update– Call Alert For April 19, 2013

  24. CAI Call to Action April 16, 2003

  25. SB 580 To Be Considered In Senate Rules Committee — CALL Alert For April 16, 2013

  26. Florida Legislative Session Week 6 Update– Call Alert For April 12, 2013

  27. HOA Bills Continue to Change  April 9, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  28. Florida Legislative Session Week 5 Update — Call Alert For April 5, 2013

  29. Call Alert: Update on HOA Bills — April 3

  30. Critical Legislative News from Clayton & McCulloh — April 1

  31. Florida Legislative Session Week 4 Update — Call Alert For March 29, 2013

  32. Florida Legislative Session Week 3 Update– Call Alert For March 22, 2013

  33. New Proposed HOA Bill by House Business and Professional Regulation Subcommittee March 20, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  34. Florida Legislative Session Week 2 Update– Call Alert For March 17, 2013

  35. Florida Legislative Session Week 2 Preview– CALL Alert For March 11, 2013

  36. Florida Legislative Session 2013-Week 1 Update-CALL Alert for March 8, 2013

  37. Different perspectives on foreclosures could hurt association bill’s chances. March 7, 2013, from Katzman, Garfinkel & Berger’s Condo and HOA Law Blog

  38. CAI Also Urges Opposition to SB 286 and HB 575  Call To Action

  39. Please Act Now – Design Professionals Bill to be Heard Tomorrow – CALL ALERT for March 5, 2013

  40. 2013 Legislative Session Preview—CALL Alert for March 4, 2013
    SCCA Note:  In addition to the notes above concerning the highly problematic SB 286 and HB 575, please also note the provisions of  SB 182 (Sen. Detert), Relating to Homestead Exemption, discussed in this Alert.  If passed in its current form it would require associations to keep track of what units are rented and report that annually!

  41. Committee Week Update — CALL ALERT for February 22, 2013

  42. New HOA Regulation Bills Filed; Committee Week Update — CALL ALERT for February 8, 2013

  43. Bill Limiting Liability of Architects and Engineers to be Heard Next Week In Regulated Industries – CALL ALERT for January 31, 2013

  44. Committee Week Update – CALL Alert for January 18, 2013  

  45. Summary of HB 73, Relating to Residential Properties January 11, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  46. New Bills Filed for 2013 Session CALL Alert for January 2, 2013

  47. Bill filed to speed up foreclosures in Florida | Florida politics blog: The Buzz | Tampa Bay Times