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December 2013

  1. Management Company Contract Extension In Dispute December 23, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  2.  Condo Owner Awarded $890,000 in Lawsuit Against Association December 22, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  3. Power Of Attorney Not Equal To Record Ownership When Running For The Board December 19, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  4. “Dunning Lists” Should Not Be Published By Associations For Late Assessments  December 18, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  5. When Is Former Association Board Member Required To Return Documents? December 17, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  6. New Law Probably Not Retroactive Developer Right to Appoint HOA Board December 9, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  7. Homeowner Alterations December 9, 2013, from Florida HOA Lawyer Blog

  8. Condos Still Have Options When No One Wants To Serve On The Board December 6, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  9. Assessment Late Fee Proposed December 6, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  10. Board Members Have Two Choices In Being Considered An Approved Director By The State  December 5, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  11. Renters Should Be Allowed To Do Board Service In A Civic Association December 4, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  12. Pool Heater Installation Material Alteration For Condos, Different For HOAs December 3, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

November 2013

  1. Pool Smoking Ban in Florida HOAs Considered November 26, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  2. Few Restrictions On An HOA Board’s Makeup November 25, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  3. Tax Deed Sale Wipes Out All Liens, Encumbrances November 25, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  4. Nobody Wants To Be On Board of a Condominium Association  November 21, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  5. Citizens Sinkhole Underwriting Changes to Boost Real Estate Market

  6. Community Update 2013, Volume 9  November 19, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  7. Condominium Renters Able To Leave Early November 18, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  8.  Do I Really Have To Turn Over A Copy Of The Key To My Castle? November 12, 2013, from Florida HOA Lawyer Blog

  9.  Association Board Should Not Risk Funds November 7, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  10. Board President Alone Does Not Have Authority To Remove A Board Member November 6, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  11. Installing Tile Causes Noise Problems November 5, 2013,from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

October 2013

  1.   Taped HOA Board Meetings Should Be Disclosed October 25, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  2. HOA Security Deposit Should Return To Tenant October 24, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  3. Top 10 Questions Regarding Condominium Construction Defects October 23, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  4. Garage Use Rights Can Be Separated From Unit Ownership If Permitted By Declaration  October 14, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  5. HOAs: To Reserve or Not to Reserve? Florida HOA Lawyer Blog

  6. Community Update 2013, Volume 8 October 8, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  7. Condo Board “Rule-making Authority” Needs To Be Established To Create New Rules October 7, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  8.  New Board Member Certification Requirements for Homeowners Associations October 4, 2013, from Taylor & Carls Blog

  9. Information about the flood insurance premium impact of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 on Brevard County.  Last year Congress passed the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012.  Among other things, the Act requires NFIP (the National Flood Insurance Program) to raise rates to reflect true flood risk, make the program more financially stable, and change how Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) updates impact policyholders. Click HERE for more information about the Act.

    Barry Renew, associated with SCCA Business Associate Members Flood Insurance Agency and Renew Insurance Agency, Inc., has provided the following information about the impact on Brevard County: 

    “[T]here are only 607 subsidized policies in Brevard County (less than 1% of the total). While each person affected pays a much higher price, there are very few being affected in Brevard County as compared to the remainder of the state.  98% of those being affected in Brevard County are individual homes and not Condominium buildings. So while the impact will be felt by 607 families in Brevard County and I know the impact is not pleasant…it will have minimal, if any, impact on our condominium associations. Some condominium associations will begin to feel an impact in a couple years and it will be a “phased in” impact over 4 or 5 years instead of the immediate impact some are now having.”

  10. Master Association ‘Council’ Meeting May Not Violate Florida’s Sunshine Laws October 2, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  11. Recalling a Director Has New Procedures Under the New Law October 1, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

September 2013

  1. Registration Website for HOA and Community Association Managers Now “Live”—CALL Alert for September 27, 2013  September 27, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  2. In Florida Homeowners’ Associations, What is the Election Procedure? September 26, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  3. FEMA Preliminary Flood Insurance Data Flyer

  4. Florida courts’ application of the “new” economic loss rule since Tiara Condominium Ass’n, Inc. v. Marsh & McLennan, Cos., Inc. September 25, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  5. Broward Condos & HOAs subject to new screening regulations  September 23, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  6. New Florida Law Likely Doesn’t Affect Condos With Assessment Collections September 17, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  7. Do You Really Need to Install A Fire Sprinkler System In Your Condominium Building?  September 12, 2013, from the Florida HOA Lawyer Blog.

  8. 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, including links to separate 2013 legislative guides for condominiums, cooperatives, and HOAs and to another article about the perennial question “The Condo Conundrum…Water Leaks in Condos…. Who Fixes….Who Pays?”

  9. Training Rule Raises Questions for Florida HOAs September 11, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  10. New Law Regarding Telephone Directories Still A Confusing Issue  September 9, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

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

August 2013

  1. 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.
     

  2. 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.).
      

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

July 2013

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

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

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

  4. Community Update 2013, Volume 6 July 11, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  5. Condo Associations Not Required To Keep Bulk Cable Service July 11, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  6. Who will your Board of Directors choose to testify? July 9, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

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

  8. Take Caution With Copyrights July 8, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

June 2013

  1. 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.

  2. Owner Has the Right to Tape All Aspects of a Board Meeting  June 25, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  3. 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.

  4. Who Has The Right To Occupy Unit? June 24, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  5. Compensation for Directors Should Be Provided in the Governing Documents June 17, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  6. Community Association Bills (HB 73 and HB 7119) Signed by Governor-CALL Alert for June 14, 2013.
    Webmaster’s Note:   Here are links to the full text of each bill from the Florida House’s website.  HB 73    HB 7119

  7. New Foreclosure Law Benefits Condos & HOAs  June 10, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  8. Community Update 2013, Volume 5  June 6, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  9. Condo Association Has Right To Request That Tenant Pay It Directly June 6, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

May 2013

  1.  Memo Clarifies ADA Pet Rule May 28, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  2. HOA Can Pass on Late Fees To A Member and Lien for Nonpayment of Assessments May 17, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  3. Ex-President Refuses to Return Keys May 14, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  4. HUD issues memo to housing providers regarding service animals and assistance animals for disabled persons May 8, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  5. It’s Okay To Ask Buyer to Refund Partial Reserves in Condominium Sales May 7, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  6. Tenants Don’t Have Same Rights As Owners May 6, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  7. Condominium Board May Be Able to Assign Parking May 2, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  8. Is A Director Required To Be An Owner? May 1, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  9. Owner E-mail List Should Not Be Used For Political Purposes May 1, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

April 2013

  1. Non-Resident Investors Snap Up Condominium Units April 25, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  2. Board Can Enforce Rules Regarding Maintenance April 15, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  3. Seller Responsible For Disclosing Information To Purchaser April 15, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  4. Community Association Turnover from Developer Control: smooth sailing or rough seas? April 12, 2013, from Katzman, Garfinkel & Berger’s Condo and HOA Law Blog

  5. Question About E-mail Voting In Florida Difficult To Answer April 12, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  6. Board Cannot Amend Declaration Without Owner Approval In Most Cases  April 8, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  7. Election Trying The Patience Of Owners  April 8, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  8. Property Managers not immune from claims by owners. April 6, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  9. The Condominium Board Elects The President, Not The Unit Owners  April 3, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  10. Condo & HOA Common Expenses: Can the board spend your money for that?  April 3, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

March 2013

  1. Member Votes On Certain Issues Not Binding On Board March 28, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  2. Court Imposes Deadlines in Foreclosure Cases March 25, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  3. Feeling Exposed? Condo lien can be stripped off in bankruptcy. March 20, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  4. Professional Manager Optional  March 20, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  5. HOA Traffic Enforcement March 15, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  6. Are Condominium Association Term Limits Permitted? March 13, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog. 

  7. Proposed Tactic Probably Won’t Fly March 4, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

    February 2013

  1. Nuisances Often A Matter Between Owners February 28, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  2. Community Update 2013, Volume 2 February 27, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  3. Condominium Board Member Votes Must Be Recorded In The Minutes February 27, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  4. The Law Protects Proxy Vote in Condominiums February 25, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.
  5. Condo Has Uninvited Guests, Especially During Spring Break February 18, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  6. Use of Secret Election Ballots in HOA’s Must Be Authorized in Governing Documents February 14, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  7. Condominium Board Member Elections and the Importance of the Notice of Intent to be a Candidate February 12, 2013, from Taylor & Carls Blog.

  8. Association Has No Authority to Prohibit Smoking In A Public Area February 12, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  9. Statutes Detail Reserve Account Rules For Capital Expenditures February 11, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  10. Do association members have a duty to work towards a resolution of some of their own problems? February 10, 2013, from Katzman, Garfinkel & Berger’s Condo and HOA Law

  11. Bylaws May Require Living In Condo In Order To Serve On Board February 7, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  12. Bylaws May Require Living In Condo In Order To Serve On Board February 5, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.
    Webmaster’s Note:  This article went out with the wrong title.  This is actually the title of the article immediately above.  This article deals with the use of limited and general proxies in an HOA setting.

  13. How much input does your board solicit from the members prior to undertaking new projects? February 4, 2013, from Katzman, Garfinkel & Berger’s Condo and HOA Law Blog

  14. Potential Conflict of Interest Does Not Automatically Disqualify a Board Candidate February 4, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  15. Community Update, 2013, Vol. 1 Now Available Online February 4, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

January 2013 

  1. Bylaws May Authorize Using E-mail For Association Notices January 31, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  2. Can an Association Prohibit Smoking at the Pool? January 30, 2013, Taylor & Carls, P.A. » Taylor & Carls Blog .

  3. Association Meetings: Motion Probably Out Of Order January 29, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  4. Is your Condo or HOA Board enforcing phantom rules? January 27, 2013, from Katzman, Garfinkel & Berger’s Condo and HOA Law

  5. Just released 3rd DCA opinion could harm your already struggling association January 23, 2013, from Katzman, Garfinkel & Berger’s Condo and HOA Law

  6. New Case says that Association Can Not Collect Past Due Amounts from New Owner after the Association has Taken Title—CALL Alert for January 23, 2013 January 23, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  7.  Condo Cannot Collect Past Due Amounts from Investor After Foreclosure January 23, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  8. Unapproved Minutes Must Be Made Available January 23, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  9. Outright Owner Not Required To Carry Insurance, But Should January 18, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  10. It’s Not OK To Designate Candidate as Incumbent January 16, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  11. Alleviate mystery of residential real estate transactions January 10, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  12. It’s Probably OK to Raise Dues to Cover Cost of Replacement Roof January 4, 2013, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

December 2012

  1. Can Just The People Who Use Them Be Charged For Elevators? December 31, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  2. Condominium Board Meetings Must be Noticed and Made Public December 26, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  3. Condo Associations & HOAs Losing Millions Nationwide December 21, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  4. Bylaws Change On Board Terms December 20, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  5.  Business Properly Conducted At Closed Meetings Strictly Limited By Law December 20, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  6. HOA Statute Now Restricts Delinquent Homeowners’ Service On The Board December 13, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  7. Associations Can Run Afoul of Copyright Protections December 12, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  8. New Condominiums Can Recover Damages for Construction Defects under 718.203 December 10, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  9. Tax Deed Sale Extinguishes Liens Recorded By Association December 10, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  10. Condo Owners Troubled by Rejected Mortgages December 7, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  11. Condominiums Must Pay Close Attention to AIA Documents in Construction Contracts December 7, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  12. If HOAs Want Condominium-Style Voting Procedures, It Must Be Stated In The Governing Documents December 6, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  13. Governing Documents Dictate Who Makes Repairs to Limited Common Elements December 5, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  14. Liability Issues May Complicate Neighborhood Watch Choices December 4, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  15. Election of Directors Requires Strict Process Under Condo Law December 4, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

November 2012

  1. Coral Lakes Decision Affects First Mortgagees and Past Due Assessments for Condominiums November 20, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  2. Non-Profit Directors’ and Officers’ Liability Policies Exclude Compensation for Compensated Directors in Most Cases November 16, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  3. Use Check For Interest, Fees Before Assessments November 15, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  4. Reserve Accounts Can Be Established For Uninsured Losses November 14, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  5. HOA Board Should Not Influence Voters To Reelect Them  November 14, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  6. Association Can Be Responsible For Paying Assessments on Vacant Lot  November 7, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  7. Few Restrictions On How Capital Contributions Are Used  November 1, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

October 2012

  1. Nova Law Review article, “Prescription Pets®: Medical Necessity Or Personal Preference,” October 2012, By Joann Nesta Burnett, Esq., and Gary A. Poliakoff, J.D.

  2. Condos/HOAs & Collection Agency Fees – Who Pays? October 23, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  3. Problems May Arise From Not Following Election Rules October 23, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  4. Notice of Board Meetings Effective When Mailed October 22, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  5. Ability to Make Alterations to Boat Docks Dependent Upon Governing Documents October 19, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  6. Improvement Issues for Board Members of Condominiums and HOAs October 17, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  7. Homeowners’ Rights Depend On Governing Documents October 16, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  8. Pre-Meeting Not A Requirement In Levying Special Assessments October 12, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  9. Board Has Legal Right To Publish Identity Of Those Requesting Information From The Association October 11, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  10. Typos In Contracts Are Usually Inconsequential October 10, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  11. Energy Solutions for Florida Homeowners October 5, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  12. Documents Dictate Whether Association Has Transfer Approval Rights October 5, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  13. Special Assessment Funds Can Only Be Used For Their Intended Purpose October 3, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  14. Director Compensation Allowed  October 1, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

September 2012

  1. What Owner Does With Video of Board Meeting Probably Beyond Board’s Control September 26, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  2. Storm Shutter Laws Unchanged September 25, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  3. Attorney Does Not Represent HOA Members Even Though All Members Pay Lawyer’s Fees September 20, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  4. Does A Manager Have The Right To Sway An Election In Their Favor? September 19, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  5. Condo’s Declaration Requires Board Approval of Lease September 17, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  6. Short Sale of Condo Unit: ‘Gotcha’ Issue Crops Up September 13, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  7. Board Vacancies Need Not Be Filled With Who Asks For The Seat September 11, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  8. Official Records Includes Monthly Board Info Packets  September 11, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  9. Are Older HOA Documents Always Subject To Chapter 720?  September 10, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  10. Shenanigans are Unlikely with this Board  An insurance dispute with Citizens may require you to travel to Tallahassee  September 5, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

August 2012 

  1. Florida Domicile: Steps To Establishing It And Pitfalls To Beware August 31, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  2. Board Members Must Abide Term Limits  August 30, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  3. Hurricane Isaac Preparedness August 23, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  4. Condo Maintenance Obligations Differ From Insurance Obligations August 22, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  5. Attorney-Client Privilege Exists Beyond Litigation August 21, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  6. There’s No Rule That Officers, Directors Must Be Full-Time Residents August 20, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  7. Courts Frown on Splits Based on Date of Ownership August 17, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  8. Police Not Likely to Help in Entering Condo Policies August 16, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  9. Can Suspension of Use Rights Impair Rights to Information? August 15, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  10. A Member of the Board Not Required to be in Residence at all Times August 14, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  11. HOAs Must Let the Sun Shine In August 13, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  12. Conflict of Interest Can Be Overcome By Abstention August 10, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  13. Asking to be an Additional Insured? August 8, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  14. Restrictions A Matter of Preference August 8, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  15. Association Can’t Hide From Landscaper’s Water Violations August 3, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

July 2012 

  1. Community Counsel, July 2012 edition.  A monthly publication of Wean & Malchow, P.A., regarding court decisions of interest to common interest ownership housing associations.

  2. Citizens’ Property Insurance – Higher Deductibles & Less Coverage July 24, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  3. Name 4 Things Community Leaders Should Know in Order to Effectively Manage Delinquencies July 5, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  4. Condo Grandfathering Rule on Leasing Not Applicable to HOAs July 5, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  5. Clean Indoor Air Act Can Apply to Condos July 3, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

June 2012 

  1. Community Counsel, June 2012 edition.  A monthly publication of Wean & Malchow, P.A., regarding court decisions of interest to common interest ownership housing associations. This edition features an article entitled “THE ROUGH AND TUMBLE OF PRIORITIES” concerning the ongoing debate about lender limited liability to associations in foreclosures and the way foreclosures are so often delayed in the current economic climate.

  2. FHA Announces New Procedures to Account for Condos & HOAs June 29, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  3. Statute of Limitations Can Apply in Collecting Delinquent Maintenance Assessments June 27, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  4. Disaster/Hurricane Planning for Condos & HOAs June 27, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  5. Owners Not Subject to New Leasing Amendment If They did Not Vote In Favor For It June 18, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  6. Community Counsel, May 2012 edition.  A monthly publication of Wean & Malchow, P.A., regarding court decisions of interest to common interest ownership housing associations. This edition features an article entitled “AN INTERESTING LITTLE TUG O’ WAR” concerning questions being raised about how far community association managers may go in giving advice to their clients without lapsing over into the unauthorized practice of law.

  7. Relative Moves Into Condominium Due to Illness June 11, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  8. Use of Common Elements Can Be Denied June 5, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

May 2012 

  1. Owner Vote Required to Remove Director; Board Vote can Remove Officer May 30, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  2. Director May Leave HOA By Giving Written Notice May 29, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  3. New Florida Law Was Not Necessary May 25, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  4. Associations Required to Insure Some Portions of Unit May 24, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  5. Sunshine’s not protected in the “Sunshine State” May 23, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  6. Florida Condominium Law Protects Condo Owners from Construction Defects May 21, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  7. Fidelity Bond Covers Theft of Association Funds May 15, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  8. Pool Heater Considered Material Alteration Requiring Membership Approval May 14, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  9. Old Board Not Allowed to Avert Quorum to Elect New Board May 10, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  10. Condo Act Is Vague About Making Records Available May 8, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  11. Dual Usage of Common Elements Addressed in Condominium Statute May 2, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

April 2012 

  1. Community Counsel, April 2012 edition.  A monthly publication of Wean & Malchow, P.A., regarding court decisions of interest to common interest ownership housing associations. This edition also discusses the passage and impact of HB 1013.

  2. Owner Responsible for Doors April 30, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  3. Info Packets from Board are Official Records April 24, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  4. HOAs can Waive Down Financial Reports April 24, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  5. Are Armored Catfish Contributing to Lake Erosion in Your Community? April 23, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  6. Condo Board Has Control of Meeting Minutes April 23, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.
  7. Who Can Serve on the Board? April 20, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  8. Driveway Repair Costly April 16, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  9. Fannie Mae Announces Intent to Pay Condo/HOA Fees on Foreclosed Properties April 11, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  10. Association Should Consult Attorney About Foreclosure April 11, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  11. Don’t Abandon Your Community Watch or Neighborhood Watch Program Just Yet…. April 9, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  12. Unit Owner Approval Still Needed to Switch Reserves  April 9, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  13. Association Has Rights to Access Your Unit April 5, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  14. Condo Pool May Be Subject to Accessibility Requirements April 2, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  15. Do You Have to Install a Pool Lift? April 2, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

March 2012 

  1. Community Counsel, March 2012 edition.  A monthly publication of Wean & Malchow, P.A., regarding court decisions of interest to common interest ownership housing associations.

  2. Citizens changes worry beachfront condo owners from the Sarasota Herald-Tribune

  3. Crime in the Neighborhood Revisited March 29, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  4. Citizens Insurance Wind Mitigation Inspection Form  Thanks to SCCA Business Association Member Ranew Insurance Agency for providing a sample of this form, which your association may be receiving from Citizens Insurance.  Ranew notes that the purpose of the inspection related to the form “is to insure that Associations are receiving the appropriate premium credits for the Wind Mitigation features associations have on their property. This includes newer roofs, hurricane shutters or approved windows and the like. I am sure some credits will be removed because the association may not be 100% in compliance. It works both ways. A board member from the association will be sent the attached form and then a Citizens Inspector will call them and arrange for the inspection.”

    Ranew also indicates that there are some companies that are offering to do mitigation inspections for 50% of the saving they identify, but “why give up 50% when Citizens is going to find them soon and give them to the association anyway.”  They also advise being very cautious if “one of these companies asked associations to sign an authorization form giving them authority to access their Citizens Insurance company and verify credits.”

    Please note that the form indicates that the inspection Citizens performs is free.

  5. Owner Responsible for All Assessments Unpaid by Previous Owner March 28, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  6. Mortgage Termination Lawsuits Do Not Give Associations Clear Title March 27, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  7. Association Can’t Deny Access to Unit Owner March 26, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  8. Protecting your Association’s Good Name March 25, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  9. What’s in a Name? HOA sued over use of name & logo. March 22, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  10. Depreciation Doesn’t Belong as a Line Item in Association Budget March 19, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  11. Does your Condo or HOA have credit cards? March 17, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  12. Owners Have Right to Speak at Board Meetings March 12, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  13. Condo Association and Management Company Pay $20,000 to Disabled Veteran March 7, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  14. Arbitration – Fee Awards March 5, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

February 2012

  1. Real Estate Foreclosure Sales – DIGITAL Relief February 26, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  2. Association Liability for Criminal Attacks February 24, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  3. Who Prepares Your Association’s Tax Return? February 15, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  4. Check Those Electric Bills – You May be Entitled to a Refund February 7, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  5. Unit Owner Access to Official Records February 2, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

January 2012

  1. Some Condo/HOA Records are Off Limits to Owners January 30, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  2. More than Your Bargained For? Avoid Paying Twice for Construction Costs January 20, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  3. Are You a Prudent Investor? January 18, 2012, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

December 2011

  1. Individual Liability for Fair Housing Claims? December 7, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

November 2011

  1. Have You Followed All the Procedures to Adopt an Assessment? November 16, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  2. HOA or Condo Association – does it matter? November 14, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  3. Florida HOAs in the News Again – Enforcement of “No Solicitation” Rule Criticized November 11, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  4. Due Diligence Important for Community Leaders  November 1, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog. 

October 2011

  1. Relief for Underwater Homeowners – HARP Modifications October 26, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog. 

  2. HUD Challenges Condo Association’s Procedures for Approving Accommodation Animals October 25, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

September 2011

  1. Community Association Financial Innovations September 20, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  2. Take a Step Back Before Pulling the Trigger on Foreclosure September 16, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.
  3. Be Vewy Vewy Quiet – its Budget Season! September 15, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

August 2011

  1. Section 8 Rental Payments Diverted to HOA – Is There a Need for New HUD Regulations? August 28, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  2. Does Your Community Association Obtain Competitive Bids? August 21, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  3. Who Decides to File Lawsuits – the Board or Management? August 18, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  4. Sometimes Offense is not the Best Defense August 17, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  5. Association in Bankruptcy: New Case Law Requires Mortgagees to Contribute August 4, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  6. Do the Community and the Manager a Favor, Limit the CAM’s Role to Management August 2, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

July 2011

  1. Can the Court Sanction an Attorney for Delaying a Foreclosure? July 26, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  2. Contracting for Storm Related Repairs – Important Considerations – Webinar On Demand July 25, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  3. Associations Facing Lawsuits Over Claimed Billing Errors July 18, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  4. 2011 Condo/HOA “Demand for Rent” Letter July 14, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

    Webmaster’s Note:
     While the new form-letter notice to tenants applies to condominium, cooperative, and homeowners’ associations, the text given in the above article is the text that applies to condominiums only.  Click HERE for the text of portions of Florida Statutes Chapters 718, 719, and 720, as modified by HB 1195, that include the new required tenant notice text for condominium, cooperative, and homeowners’ associations respectively.

  5. Illegal Downloads Create a New Liability Exposure July 13, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  6. Owner Privacy, Board Eligibility and Access to Employee Salary Information July 12, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  7. New HUD CONDOMINIUM PROJECT APPROVAL and PROCESSING GUIDE released June 30, 2011.

June 2011

  1. More Information About Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) June 29, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  2. Meeting Minutes: What do you Include or Exclude? June 27, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  3. Association Contracts: Beware of Doctrine of Apparent Authority June 22, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  4. Questions About Management, Contracting and Form of Meeting Minutes June 20, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  5. Sympathetic Board Avoids Selective Enforcement Defense June 14, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  6. Do Associations Have to Allow Use of Medical Marijuana if Requested as a Reasonable Accommodation?  June 5, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  7. Swimming Pool Drain Covers Recalled June 2, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

May 2011

  1. Failing to Handle Requests for Reasonable Accommodations (Emotional Support Animals) Appropriately has Consequences May 31, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  2. Major Insurance Bill Signed Into Law May 18, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  3. Can Complaints About Association Operations Become a Defense Against Foreclosure? May 12, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  4. What Rules and Regulations are Enforceable? May 11, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

April 2011

  1. Has Your Association Updated its Frequently Asked Questions & Answers Disclosure? April 22, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  2. A Few Notes About the Florida Supreme Court Ruling in Cohn v. The Grand CAI April 20, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  3. Mortgage Options: Sharp Increase In Use of FHA Backed Financing April 12, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  4. New Case Ruling Shows the Importance of Proper Action Before Filing a Lawsuit April 7, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

March 2011

  1. Lemonade Stands & Other Evils in HOAs March 31, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  2. No Need to Replace Wiring Due to Chinese Drywall Says HUD and CPSC March 21, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  3. Pool & Spa Safety Requirements Revisited March 16, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  4. Lions, Tigers & Bears, Oh My! The Difference Between Service Animals & Emotional Support Animals March 10, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

February 2011

  1. Community Advocacy Network Releases ‘Managing in Times of Crisis,’ Report on 2011 Florida Association Management Survey

  2. Risks of Social Media – Industry Follow Up February 9, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  3. Social Media: Issues for Condo/HOA Boards to Consider February 8, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  4. MRTA: Recorded Amendments Didn’t Make a Difference February 3, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  5. HUD Proposes Rule to Prohibit Housing Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity February 2, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  6. Someone’s knocking at the door- do you let them in? February 1, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

January 2011

  1. Q&A: More Reader Inquiries January 20, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  2. Foreclosure Mediation: Worthwhile or a Waste of Time? January 19, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  3. You Can Fight City Hall January 13, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  4. Q&A: Responses to Reader Inquiries January 13, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  5. Waiting for the Bank to Foreclose? Force Them to Move Forward – if they don’t Get Paid for the Delay January 12, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  6. FHA Extends Approval Procedures – New Mortgagee Letter Issued January 12, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  7. Take Advantage of Florida Energy Incentive Programs January 11, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  8. Covenant Enforcement: Do Rules and Regulations Mean Anything Anymore? January 10, 2011, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

December 2010

  1. Condos & HOAs: It Pays NOT to Discriminate – Case Examples December 28, 2010, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  2. Filing your Annual Corporate Report? Watch out for Clever Offer by Email December 27, 2010, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  3. Bad Tenants – Get Them Out! December 16, 2010, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  4. REVISED ADA REGULATIONS from the U.S. Department of Justice, effective March 15, 2011.

    November 2010

  5. Flood Insurance: Be Alert to FEMA Map Changes November 22, 2010, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  6. More on Conflicts of Interest: Management Company Commissions? November 18, 2010, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  7. Director Conflicts of Interest: Condo Directors Must Disclose Financial Gain November 15, 2010, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  8. SB 1196 Changes Law on HOA Director Compensation and Conflicts November 12, 2010, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  9. Frauds or Friends? Use of Adverse Possession to Occupy Homes November 9, 2010, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  10. Homeowners’ Associations: New Ruling Supports Compensation for Construction Defects November 4, 2010, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

October 2010

  1. The Association’s Decision to Foreclose October 20, 2010, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  2. Associations Facing Mortgage Foreclosures Head On October 14, 2010, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  3. Banks Putting Hold on Foreclosures in Florida October 12, 2010, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  4. FTC Plans to Gets Tough on Greenwashing – Public Comment Sought October 11, 2010, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  5. Community Pools are Subject to Health Department Regulation October 8, 2010, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

September 2010

  1. Condos & HOAs Being Compensated by Cable Operators for Exclusive Marketing Rights September 29, 2010, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog.

  2. FIGA Coverage Limits: Check Your Policies to Maximize Coverage September 23, 2010, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog,

  3. Arbitration – Binding? Enforcement? September 21, 2010, from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog,

  4. Covenant Enforcement: Think Twice Before Taking “Self Help” This September 3, 2010, article from Becker & Poliakoff’s Florida Condo & HOA Legal Blog describes a case in which HOA board members were held personally liable for large monetary damages caused by their improper actions in improperly attempting “do-it-yourself” covenant enforcement.

Our archive ends with September 2010.