2022-01-23: Updated: 2022-01-24 11:35:48 Firm’s New “Real Estate Counselor” Column in Miami Herald: All Eyes on Florida Legislature for High-Rise Condo Safety Reforms by Siegfried Rivera
2022-01-21: Updated: 2022-01-21 08:51:33 Lead Front Page Sun Sentinel Article on New Condo Loan Requirements After Surfside Collapse Quotes Firm’s Roberto Blanch, Recent Blog Post by Siegfried Rivera
2022-01-11: Updated: 2022-01-11 08:54:42 Freddie Mac Follows Fannie Mae’s Lead with Strict Condo Life-Safety Loan Requirements, Another Sign of What’s to Come by Roberto C. Blanch
2022-01-06: Updated: 2022-01-10 13:30:52 Firm’s Christyne Santisteban Authors Article in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Condo Garage Exit Alarm Creates Quite a Stir, But Only Requires Simple Solution” by Siegfried Rivera
2021-12-27: Updated: 2021-12-27 09:49:04 New Fannie Mae Condo Safety Loan Requirements Are Early Indicator of Changes to Come by Laura Manning-Hudson
2021-12-13: Updated: 2021-12-13 10:49:23 HOA Effectively Responds to TV News Report Over Demand for Removal of Early Holiday Lights by Roberto C. Blanch
2021-11-22: Updated: 2021-11-22 20:14:46 High-Rise Condo Safety Reform Recommendations Appear, But Most Florida Municipalities Awaiting Statewide Changes by Laura Manning-Hudson
2021-11-16: Updated: 2021-11-16 13:18:46 Condominium Association Denies Transfer of Ownership of Unit to Widow, Forces Sale to New Buyer by Roberto C. Blanch
2021-11-03: Updated: 2021-11-03 14:38:37 Florida Condo Associations Can Now Choose Pre-Suit Mediations for Certain Disputes, But Should They? by Laura Manning-Hudson
2021-10-29: Updated: 2021-10-29 13:15:46 Article by Michael Hyman and Nicole Kurtz in Today’s Daily Business Review: “DOJ Discrimination Suit Over Shoes Left Outside Holds Lessons for Community Associations” by Siegfried Rivera
2021-10-18: Updated: 2021-10-18 17:31:18 Condo Association’s Denial of Gate Access Pass to 100-Year-Old Resident Draws Negative TV News Coverage in South Florida by Roberto C. Blanch
2021-09-29: Updated: 2021-09-29 09:54:59 Backyard Chicken Coop Draws HOA’s Ire and Negative TV News Coverage by Laura Manning-Hudson
2021-09-22: Updated: 2021-09-21 14:27:45 Community Associations Institute Considering Reforms Following Surfside Collapse by Roberto C. Blanch
2021-09-21: Updated: 2021-09-21 13:10:27 Firm Updates from the Managing Partner by Steven M. Siegfried
2021-09-20: Updated: 2021-09-21 18:48:09 Article Authored by Lindsey Thurswell Lehr and Berenice Mottin-Berger in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Funding Community Association Repairs and Renovations” by Siegfried Rivera
2021-08-27: Updated: 2021-08-26 14:54:31 Article by Eduardo Valdes in Today’s Sun Sentinel: “Post-Surfside, condo associations must be proactive with change | Opinion” by Siegfried Rivera
2021-08-18: Updated: 2021-08-18 14:06:17 Community Association Tenant Vetting, Approvals Require Careful Guidance by Qualified Pros by Christyne Santisteban
2021-08-16: Updated: 2021-08-16 16:11:23 Covid Spike Fueled by Delta Variant Creates Renewed Concerns, Precautions for Florida Community Associations by Laura Manning-Hudson
2021-08-11: Updated: 2021-08-11 15:40:50 Surfside Collapse Should Serve as Call to Action for Condo Board Service by Marc A. Smiley
2021-07-26: Updated: 2021-07-26 11:00:34 Assessing the Condition of Condominium Towers by Roberto C. Blanch
2021-07-19: Updated: 2021-07-19 14:07:19 2021-2022 Legislative Update: What Passed? by Siegfried Rivera
2021-07-07: Updated: 2021-07-08 14:30:18 Firm’s Gary Mars, Stuart Sobel Conduct National, Local Media Interviews, Appear Live on WLRN-FM South Florida National Public Radio by Siegfried Rivera
2021-07-01: Updated: 2021-07-01 13:41:09 Firm’s Attorneys Share Insights With Media, Lawmakers and Community Associations in Aftermath of Tragic Condo Collapse by Siegfried Rivera
2021-06-28: Updated: 2021-06-28 09:03:37 CAI Addresses Guidelines on Pools, Vaccines in Community Associations by Nicole R. Kurtz
2021-06-21: Updated: 2021-06-21 17:00:02 Changes to Community Association Collections Procedures Take Effect on July 1 by Michael Toback
2021-06-09: Updated: 2021-06-09 11:23:02 Suit Against Boca Condo Association Spotlights Importance of Governing Document Amendments, Filings by Laura Manning-Hudson
2021-06-08: Updated: 2021-06-08 11:58:03 Jason Rodgers-da Cruz’s Work for Latitude Condo Association Chronicled by Daily Business Review: This Miami Case Was Too Big For the Courtroom: Organizing Convention Center Trial ‘Like Setting Up a Show’ by Siegfried Rivera
2021-05-24: Updated: 2021-05-24 18:07:49 Article by Lindsey Thurswell Lehr and Berenice Mottin-Berger in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Buyers at New S. Fla. Communities Must Diligently Protect Interests During, Post-Turnover” by Siegfried Rivera
2021-05-13: Updated: 2021-05-13 10:05:48 Post-Pandemic Changes to Disaster Preparedness for Community Associations by Laura Manning-Hudson
2021-05-11: Updated: 2021-05-12 11:53:52 Article by Michael Toback in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Ruling Illustrates Perils in Foreclosures of Noncompliance With Documents, Miscalculating Claim of Lien” by Siegfried Rivera
2021-04-19: Updated: 2021-04-19 10:44:36 Important Considerations for Community Associations’ Use of Security Cameras by Roberto C. Blanch
2021-04-08: Updated: 2021-04-08 14:04:50 Sweeping Community Association Legislation Passes Unanimously in Florida Senate, Goes to House for Consideration by Laura Manning-Hudson
2021-04-05: Updated: 2021-04-05 09:36:58 A Primer on Florida Community Association Voting By Proxy by Laura Manning-Hudson
2021-03-31: Updated: 2021-03-31 17:13:31 Florida Enacts Covid Liability Protections Law by Laura Manning-Hudson
2021-03-24: Updated: 2021-03-24 12:21:35 Article by Evonne Andris in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Considerations for Community Associations Reopening Their Amenities” by Siegfried Rivera
2021-03-22: Updated: 2021-03-22 11:48:55 “They Put Me Through Hell,” Says Homeowner After Contentious Battle with HOA, $33k Settlement by Roberto C. Blanch
2021-03-15: Updated: 2021-03-15 18:53:36 A Message from the Managing Partner: One Year Post COVID-19 Closures by Siegfried Rivera
2021-03-03: Updated: 2021-03-03 12:26:44 Florida Condominium Association Director Term Limits Don’t Apply Until 2026 by Laura Manning-Hudson
2021-02-24: Updated: 2021-02-22 11:09:11 Article by Michael Hyman in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Ruling: Community Associations Can Take Owners to Court Without Completing Arbitration” by Siegfried Rivera
2021-02-22: Updated: 2021-02-22 12:27:48 Charges Against Former Marco Island City Councilman for Condo Election Fraud Demonstrate Need for Careful Oversight of Association Elections by Roberto C. Blanch
2021-02-05: Updated: 2021-02-05 09:53:08 Bills Impacting Community Associations in 2021 Florida Legislative Session by Laura Manning-Hudson
2021-01-28: Updated: 2021-01-28 14:40:37 Conducting Community Association Virtual Annual Meetings in Compliance with Florida Law by Roberto C. Blanch
2021-01-26: Updated: 2021-01-26 09:16:21 Article by Gary Mars in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Questions Revealed by Ruling Over W Hotel Amenities Require Legislative Fix” by Siegfried Rivera
2021-01-05: Updated: 2021-01-05 12:19:48 Community Association Service Contracts Do’s and Don’ts by Laura Manning-Hudson
2020-12-21: Updated: 2020-12-21 17:51:49 Community Association Changes to Package Deliveries Post-Pandemic by Roberto C. Blanch
2020-12-11: Updated: 2020-12-11 14:14:50 Wild Hogs Invading Florida Communities Require Immediate Attention, Cooperation by Local HOAs by Laura Manning-Hudson
2020-12-10: Updated: 2020-12-09 14:23:54 Article by Michael Hyman in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Injunction Petition Against Ornery Condo Resident Sends Important Message” by Siegfried Rivera
2020-12-01: Updated: 2020-11-30 15:13:40 Community Associations Face Challenging Financial Considerations for Continued Fiscal Wellbeing During Pandemic by Roberto C. Blanch
2020-11-30: Updated: 2020-11-30 10:22:01 Article by Jeffrey Berlowitz in Today’s Miami Herald: “Community Associations Must Cope with a Coming Wave of Unit-Owner Bankruptcies” by Siegfried Rivera
2020-11-16: Updated: 2020-11-14 11:17:37 Article by Nicole Kurtz in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Recent Arrests for Community Association Theft Illustrate Laws Working, Associations Must Do Their Part” by Siegfried Rivera
2020-11-12: Updated: 2020-11-12 12:07:04 CAI Civility Pledge Can Help Promote Harmonious, Respectful Living in Communities with Associations by Laura Manning-Hudson
2020-11-02: Updated: 2020-11-02 12:52:09 Now is Time to Reverse Negative Stereotype of Community Associations for Rigid Enforcement, Collections by Roberto C. Blanch
2020-10-16: Updated: 2020-10-16 16:23:35 New Post-Pandemic Normal Calls for Community Associations to Reexamine Restrictions on Working from Home by Laura Manning-Hudson
2020-10-13: Updated: 2020-10-13 09:59:31 Article by Laura Manning-Hudson in Today’s Daily Business Review: Signs, Signs, Everywhere a Sign: It’s Time for Community Associations to Address Sign Policies by Siegfried Rivera
2020-10-05: Updated: 2020-10-05 12:41:51 CAI’s New Status Check Guide Provides Timely Info for Community Associations Reopening Closed Amenities by Roberto C. Blanch
2020-10-01: Updated: 2020-10-01 11:33:52 Article by Firm’s Christyne Santisteban in Today’s Daily Business Review: Tennis Court Argument Snowballs Into $7M Federal Discrimination Suit Against HOA by Siegfried Rivera
2020-09-09: Updated: 2020-09-09 15:38:24 National Survey Finds Homeowners Overwhelmingly Satisfied with Their Community Associations by Laura Manning-Hudson
2020-09-04: Updated: 2020-09-04 11:23:55 2020 Census: What Property Managers and Homeowners Need to Know by Siegfried Rivera
2020-09-02: Updated: 2020-09-01 16:13:11 Article by Awilda Esteras in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Appellate Court Reverses Itself, Finds Condo Fees Are Subject to FCCPA Restrictions” by Siegfried Rivera
2020-08-26: Updated: 2020-08-26 10:23:05 Epic Dispute Over Driveway Design at Boynton Beach HOA Makes Local Headlines by Laura Manning-Hudson
2020-08-13: Updated: 2020-08-12 15:16:17 Article by Michael Hyman in Today’s Daily Business Review: Ruling Exposes Perils of Overzealous Buyer Screenings by Community Associations by Siegfried Rivera
2020-06-26: Updated: 2020-08-26 13:46:22 Governor DeSantis Signs Emotional Support Animal Bill Into Law by Laura Manning-Hudson
2020-06-24: Updated: 2020-06-23 21:05:37 Article by Maryvel De Castro Valdes in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Ruling Proves Community Associations Need to Revise Own Governing Documents” by Siegfried Rivera
2020-06-22: Updated: 2020-06-22 12:42:53 2020-2021 Legislative Update: Still Tracking New Legislation by Siegfried Rivera
2020-06-15: Updated: 2020-06-15 10:10:09 Article by Roberto Blanch in Today’s Miami Herald: “HOAs, Condo Boards Should Brace for a Slowdown in Dues and Tread Carefully” by Siegfried Rivera
2020-06-02: Updated: 2020-06-02 16:02:50 Hurricane Preparedness Plans During the Pandemic by Siegfried Rivera
2020-05-06: Updated: 2020-05-06 15:22:47 Roberto Blanch Quoted in Real Deal Article: South Florida HOAs and Condo Associations Prepare for a Drop in Collections by Siegfried Rivera
2020-03-26: Updated: 2020-03-26 16:42:16 Reducing the Spread of COVID-19 in Your Condo Community by Lindsey Thurswell Lehr
2020-03-13: Updated: 2020-03-13 14:52:54 How Should Community Associations Handle Meetings and Common Area Use Amid Coronavirus Outbreak? by Siegfried Rivera
2020-03-11: Updated: 2020-03-11 15:15:21 Steven Siegfried Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Florida Bar Construction Law Committee by Siegfried Rivera
2020-03-09: Updated: 2020-03-09 13:57:35 2020-2021 Florida Legislative Session: Under Review by Siegfried Rivera
2020-03-05: Updated: 2020-03-05 14:05:06 Coronavirus Plans, Precautions for Proactive Community Associations by Evonne Andris
2020-03-04: Updated: 2020-03-04 17:02:42 HUD Issues New Guidance for Assistance Animals in Housing by Laura Manning-Hudson
2020-02-25: Updated: 2020-02-25 10:37:24 Property Manager Steals Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars from Two South Florida Condominium Associations by Roberto C. Blanch
2020-02-11: Updated: 2020-02-11 15:55:01 Condominium Water Losses Require Expert Mitigation, Then Detailed Liability Investigations, Determinations by Nicole R. Kurtz
2020-02-06: Updated: 2020-02-05 18:22:42 Compulsive Vulture, Alligator Feeder Settles for $53K with HOA by Laura Manning-Hudson
2020-02-04: Updated: 2020-02-05 14:09:58 Georg Ketelhohn Quoted in Daily Business Review on Construction Defect Suit Against Developer, Builders of Midtown Doral by Siegfried Rivera
2020-01-27: Updated: 2020-01-27 20:48:56 Emerging Options, Opportunities in Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Condominiums by Roberto C. Blanch
2020-01-10: Updated: 2020-01-10 15:48:58 Emotional Support Animal Request Fraud Receiving Legislative, Regulatory Attention at State, Federal Levels by Laura Manning-Hudson
2019-12-31: Updated: 2020-01-06 14:25:37 Article by Michael Hyman in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Owner Who Sells During Foreclosure Litigation Still Entitled to Legal Fees” by Siegfried Rivera
2019-12-18: Updated: 2019-12-18 17:07:25 Considerations for Practical Parking Solutions in Congested Communities by Roberto C. Blanch
2019-12-13: Updated: 2019-12-13 17:54:55 Community Association Official Records Require Effective Document Management, Storage by Laura Manning-Hudson
2019-12-02: Updated: 2019-12-02 13:01:34 CAI’s New Public Policy on Assistance Animals Offers Guiding Principles for Associations, Legislators by Roberto C. Blanch
2019-11-15: Updated: 2019-11-14 16:21:08 Article by Marc Smiley in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Association Protected by Business Judgment Rule Against Disgruntled, Litigious Homeowner” by Siegfried Rivera
2019-11-13: Updated: 2019-11-13 12:56:11 Homeowner Feeding Wildlife Leads to Black Vultures Overwhelming Parts of West Palm Beach Community by Laura Manning-Hudson
2019-11-04: Updated: 2019-11-04 12:50:02 Association Rule Blamed for Tragic Death of Resident Sends Message to Communities Nationwide by Roberto C. Blanch
2019-10-31: Updated: 2019-10-30 15:44:20 Article by Michael Hyman in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Appellate Ruling Bolstering Association Collections Conflicts With Prior Rulings” by Siegfried Rivera
2019-10-16: Updated: 2019-10-16 14:10:47 FHA Financing Rule Changes Benefit Condominiums Nationwide by Laura Manning-Hudson
2019-10-07: Updated: 2019-10-07 12:27:43 Condo Associations Fined for Sea Turtle Lighting Violations Illuminate Need for Awareness, Compliance at Florida Beachfront Communities by Roberto C. Blanch
2019-09-17: Updated: 2019-09-17 14:56:46 Condo Association Website Compliance Checklist by Laura Manning-Hudson
2019-09-09: Updated: 2019-09-09 11:49:07 Responding to Records Requests by Florida Community Association Unit Owners by Roberto C. Blanch
2019-09-06: Updated: 2019-09-06 11:52:47 Articles in Miami Herald, Daily Business Review, South Florida Business Journal, The Real Deal and Law 360 Chronicle Firm’s $40.6M Verdict For Association’s Failed Robotic Garage by Siegfried Rivera
2019-09-03: Updated: 2019-08-31 22:05:05 Article by Laura Manning-Hudson in Today’s Daily Business Review: “HOA Dispute Over Backyard Playset, Other Amenities Snowballs Into Federal Lawsuit” by Siegfried Rivera
2019-08-29: Updated: 2019-08-29 14:54:06 Article by Susan Odess in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Court Opens Citizens Property Insurance to Claims for Consequential Damages” by Siegfried Rivera
2019-08-26: Updated: 2019-08-26 11:47:04 Community Association Board Transitions Can Present Added Challenges During Difficult Times by Laura Manning-Hudson
2019-08-22: Updated: 2019-08-22 10:30:13 Article by Nicole Kurtz in Today’s Daily Business Review: “New Laws Spurring Florida Community Associations to Implement E-Voting, Websites” by Siegfried Rivera
2019-08-09: Updated: 2019-08-09 16:58:44 Condo Association Strategies, Services to Address Short-Term Rentals by Roberto C. Blanch
2019-08-08: Updated: 2019-08-08 15:00:19 Elizabeth Bowen is Featured Guest on Legal News & Reviews Radio Show by Siegfried Rivera
2019-07-31: Updated: 2019-07-31 19:46:27 Article by Susan Odess in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Florida Legislature Passes Assignment of Benefits Insurance Claim Reform” by Siegfried Rivera
2019-07-12: Updated: 2019-07-11 19:39:45 Article by Jeffrey Respler in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Association Construction Contracts Require Deft Negotiation by Legal Counsel” by Siegfried Rivera
2019-07-11: Updated: 2019-07-11 18:13:47 2019 Hurricane Preparedness and Recovery Guide by Siegfried Rivera
2019-06-27: Updated: 2019-06-27 11:05:08 Educational, Professional Resources Enable Owners to Answer Call of Community Association Board Service by Marc A. Smiley
2019-06-21: Updated: 2019-06-21 16:40:47 Do Orderly Community Association Board and Member Meetings Exist? by Shari Wald Garrett
2019-06-17: Updated: 2019-06-17 12:24:46 Talk About a Condo Commando! Director Fires Gun to Shoo Away Teens from Pool by Roberto C. Blanch
2019-06-14: Updated: 2019-06-14 14:34:47 Firm’s $3.67M Verdict for Miami Condo Association Against Insurer Featured in Today’s Daily Business Review by Siegfried Rivera
2019-06-07: Updated: 2019-06-07 20:36:07 Hurricane Preparedness: What Associations Need to Know by Evonne Andris
2019-05-28: Updated: 2019-05-28 14:57:38 Wrongful Death Lawsuit Illustrates Potential Repercussions of Inadequate Enforcement for Community Associations by Laura Manning-Hudson
2019-05-20: Updated: 2019-05-20 16:15:55 Condos and Cameras: Privacy Concerns Involving Doorbell Cameras by Roberto C. Blanch
2019-04-30: Updated: 2019-04-30 15:23:03 Florida Community Association 2019 Legislative Update by Nicole R. Kurtz
2019-04-22: Updated: 2019-04-22 13:55:09 Associations Take Heed: Pickleball Creates a Real Racket at South Florida Community by Roberto C. Blanch
2019-04-10: Updated: 2019-04-05 12:02:10 Stricter Disciplinary Penalties for Florida Community Associations Now in Effect by Laura Manning-Hudson
2019-04-08: Updated: 2019-04-08 10:15:10 Article by Lindsey Thurswell Lehr and Susan Odess in Today’s Miami Herald: “Lawsuits by Condo Associations Against Neighboring Developers, Builders Are New Norm” by Siegfried Rivera
2019-04-05: Updated: 2019-04-05 11:45:14 Article by Nicole Kurtz in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Association Election ‘Shenanigans’ Lead to Contentious, Costly Litigation” by Siegfried Rivera
2019-04-01: Updated: 2019-04-01 16:50:46 Laura Manning-Hudson Quoted in The New York Times: “When Condo Boards and Residents Clash, Legal Bills Mount” by Siegfried Rivera
2019-03-21: Updated: 2019-03-21 11:11:44 Rules on Drones All Community Associations Should Consider by Roberto C. Blanch
2019-03-15: Updated: 2019-03-15 11:45:01 Association Bills Abound at Start of 2019 Florida Legislative Session by Laura Manning-Hudson
2019-03-08: Updated: 2019-03-08 14:10:50 Saga of Nightmare Neighbor at Orlando Condo Ends with Conviction for Stalking by Laura Manning-Hudson
2019-03-01: Updated: 2019-03-01 14:41:19 Similar Reports of Association Theft in Both Coasts on Same Day Send Message to Boards of Directors Everywhere by Roberto C. Blanch
2019-02-22: Updated: 2019-02-22 10:41:38 Article by Laura Manning-Hudson in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Permitted Breach of Rules by Association Does Not Create Liability for Resulting Accident” by Siegfried Rivera
2019-02-12: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:37:58 Establishing, Utilizing and Setting the Ground Rules for Community Association Committees by Laura Manning-Hudson
2019-01-28: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:38:03 Community Association Directors, Officers Are Protected from Frivolous Lawsuits by Roberto C. Blanch
2019-01-17: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:38:08 Article by Michael Toback in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Court Strikes Down HOA’s Rule Banning Personal Trainer From Fitness Center” by Siegfried Rivera
2019-01-15: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:38:13 Joseph Miles and Nicholas Siegfried Featured in Today’s Daily Business Review: “South Florida Lawyers Win $4.1M for Cable Company Fired Over Service Delays” by Siegfried Rivera
2018-12-21: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:38:18 Excessive Levels of Radon Gas Raise Legal, Insurance Questions for Florida Condo Association by Laura Manning-Hudson
2018-12-12: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:38:23 Helpful Tips for Successful Condominium Association Annual Meetings, Elections by Laura Manning-Hudson
2018-12-11: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:38:28 Article by Elizabeth Bowen in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Suit Against Association for Emotional Support Animal Denial Sends Message to Fla. Condos, HOAs” by Siegfried Rivera
2018-12-03: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:38:33 Takeaways from HOA’s Handling of “Parkland Strong” Yard Sign Controversy by Roberto C. Blanch
2018-10-29: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:38:39 Golf Cart Liability Issues for HOAs Exposed by Accident Involving Teens in Florida Community by Laura Manning-Hudson
2018-10-22: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:38:44 Updated Methods for Preserving Association Governing Documents Under Marketable Record Title Act by Roberto C. Blanch
2018-10-11: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:38:49 Hurricane Michael Insurance Claim Tips for Florida Community Associations by Susan C. Odess
2018-10-05: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:38:55 Couple Convicted, Sentenced in HOA Fraud Scheme in Lantana by Siegfried Rivera
2018-10-02: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:39:00 Florida Condominium Association Website Requirements to Take Effect Jan. 1 by Jonathan M. Mofsky
2018-09-27: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:39:05 Article by Michael Hyman in Today’s Daily Business Review: “$7.5M Verdict Against Condo Association Should Have Been Prevented” by Siegfried Rivera
2018-09-24: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:39:10 Let Reason Dictate in Restrictions of Commercial Activity by Community Associations Against Residents by Laura Manning-Hudson
2018-09-10: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:39:16 Fight Over $20,000 Special Assessment Illustrates Worst-Case Scenario for Community Association Financial Planning by Roberto C. Blanch
2018-09-04: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:39:21 Article by Michael Toback in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Case to Watch: HUD Complaint Against Condo Association Ban on Religious Meetings” by Siegfried Rivera
2018-08-28: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:39:27 Fair Housing Discrimination Suit Against Condo Association Offers Cautionary Tale on Overzealous Occupancy Restrictions by Siegfried Rivera
2018-08-27: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:39:32 Article by Firm’s Evonne Andris in Today’s Miami Herald: “HOA’s Demand for Removal of ‘Little Free Library’ Box from Yard Feeds Negative Image of Associations by Siegfried Rivera
2018-08-07: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:39:39 HOA’s Tree Trimming Leads to Code Enforcement Nightmare by Laura Manning-Hudson
2018-08-03: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:39:44 Nicole Kurtz Authors Article in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Court: Association Declaration’s Reference to Alterations Encompasses Material Alterations” by Siegfried Rivera
2018-07-26: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:39:50 Unit Owner Charged with Attempted Murder, Arson in Plot to Burn Down Condo Tower by Roberto C. Blanch
2018-07-19: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:39:56 Michael Hyman Authors Article Appearing in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Circuit, Appellate Courts Issue Injunction Against HOA to Fix Flooding Problems” by Siegfried Rivera
2018-06-13: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:40:03 Article by Gary Mars in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Community Associations Should Make Effective Use of Social Media” by Siegfried Rivera
2018-06-12: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:40:09 Article by Michael Hyman in Today’s Daily Business Review: Legislative Fix Needed in Condo Association Property Tax Assessment Appeals Ruling by Siegfried Rivera
2018-06-05: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:40:15 Associations Should Keep Board Meeting Minutes Succinct, Non-Political by Siegfried Rivera
2018-05-29: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:40:22 Property Insurance Claim Denied? Try, Try Again by Siegfried Rivera
2018-05-25: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:40:28 HUD Expected to Issue Revised Guidance on Requests for Emotional Support Animals by Roberto C. Blanch
2018-05-23: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:40:34 Size Matters: Should Your Condo Super-Size Its Board of Directors? by Nicole R. Kurtz
2018-05-08: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:40:40 $20 Million Verdict Against HOA for Playground Injury Serves as Industry Wake-Up Call by Roberto C. Blanch
2018-05-07: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:40:47 New Law Gives Condominium Owners Green Light for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations by Nicole R. Kurtz
2018-05-02: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:40:53 Article by Michael Chapnick in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Condo Associations Don’t Need to Record Lien to Collect From Tax Sale Proceeds” by Siegfried Rivera
2018-04-20: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:41:01 Arbitration Not Required for Suit Alleging Breach of Fiduciary Duty by Association Directors by Siegfried Rivera
2018-04-09: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:41:07 Lisa Lerner Profile Article in Today’s Daily Business Review by Siegfried Rivera
2018-04-02: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:41:15 New Legislative Updates Effective July 1, 2018 by Siegfried Rivera
2018-03-23: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:41:23 HOA Hires Private Investigator to Catch Owners Conducting Short-Term Rentals by Roberto C. Blanch
2018-03-13: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:41:30 Roberto Blanch Quoted in Daily Business Review Article on HUD Complaint Against Association’s Ban of Religious Meetings by Siegfried Rivera
2018-03-09: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:41:37 Vigilance Necessary to Prevent Association Construction Workers Staying Overnight in Empty Units by Siegfried Rivera
2018-03-07: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:41:45 Community Association Directors Must Be Cognizant of “Sunshine Laws” for Meetings, Discussions of Association Business by Nicole R. Kurtz
2018-03-06: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:41:52 Article by Michael Hyman in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Associations Must Strictly Comply With Notice Requirements to Impose Fines, Liens” by Siegfried Rivera
2018-02-23: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:42:01 Article by Michael Chapnick in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Emotional Support Animals Leave Many Condo Associations Howling” by Siegfried Rivera
2018-02-22: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:42:09 Association’s Rule Requiring Residents to Keep Garage Doors Open Exemplifies Overzealousness That Harms Image of All Associations by Laura Manning-Hudson
2018-02-13: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:42:17 Article by Marc Smiley in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Delay Causes Loss for HOA in Lawsuit Over House Color” by Siegfried Rivera
2018-02-12: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:42:26 Condo Should Weigh Pros and Cons of Variance for Dog Weighing Six Pounds Over Rule Limit by Roberto C. Blanch
2018-01-10: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:42:33 Condo Association Sues Unit Owners for Creating Nuisance by Laura Manning-Hudson
2018-01-08: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:42:40 Tackling Hoarding in Community Associations by Nicole R. Kurtz
2017-12-07: Updated: 2020-09-22 10:50:00 Signs by Homeowners in HOA Communities Cause a Stir That Can Be Avoided by Siegfried Rivera
2017-11-14: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:42:57 New Legal Remedies Against Director Conflicts of Interest for Associations by Siegfried Rivera
2017-11-13: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:43:04 Oscar Rivera Profiled in Today’s Daily Business Review by Siegfried Rivera
2017-11-08: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:43:11 Tackling the New Website Requirement for FL Condominium Associations by Nicole R. Kurtz
2017-11-01: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:43:18 Condominium Workers Charged with Theft in Wake of New Fraud Law by Roberto C. Blanch
2017-10-16: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:43:33 Article by Susan Odess in Today’s Miami Herald: “Clients Must Use Insurer’s Contractor or Face $10k Cap” by Siegfried Rivera
2017-10-03: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:43:41 New Board Member Term Limits Law has Significant Impact for Florida Condo Associations by Siegfried Rivera
2017-09-18: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:43:56 Post-Irma Impacts on Association Annual Meetings and Elections by Siegfried Rivera
2017-09-15: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:44:05 Helpful Tips to Consider When Filing an Insurance Claim by Siegfried Rivera
2017-09-05: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:44:28 Insurance Reminders for Community Associations Preparing for Hurricane Irma by Siegfried Rivera
2017-08-24: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:44:36 Proactive Measures Help Community Associations Diminish Exposure to Negligent Security Lawsuits by Roberto C. Blanch
2017-08-24: Updated: 2019-09-18 19:08:41 40 Years & Looking Forward: The Celebration of the Firm’s Big 4-0 Continues by Siegfried Rivera
2017-08-22: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:44:51 Debit Card Provision Uncertainties Answered by Laura Manning-Hudson
2017-08-11: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:45:06 New Legislation Adds Teeth to Florida’s Condo Laws by Siegfried Rivera
2017-08-01: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:45:21 Estoppel Bill Becomes Law, Brings Big Changes to Association Procedures by Laura Manning-Hudson
2017-07-19: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:45:28 Community Association 2017 Legislative Guide by Siegfried Rivera
2017-07-14: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:45:34 Use of Drones by Homeowner Gets Tempers Soaring at Florida HOA Community by Roberto C. Blanch
2017-07-05: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:45:42 Article by Michael Toback in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Association Documents Override State Law in Previous Owners’ Assessments” by Siegfried Rivera
2017-07-03: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:45:50 Article by Gary Mars in Today’s Miami Herald: “Condo Fraud Legislation Adds Teeth to Florida’s Laws” by Siegfried Rivera
2017-06-28: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:45:58 Laura Manning-Hudson Quoted in Article in Today’s Daily Business Review on Veto of Condominium Fire Sprinklers Bill by Siegfried Rivera
2017-06-27: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:46:06 Suspensions of Residents’ Use of Community Amenities Help Associations to Maintain Compliance by Siegfried Rivera
2017-06-27: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:46:13 Legislative Update: Association Fraud, Financial Reporting Bills Signed Into Law by Siegfried Rivera
2017-06-19: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:46:20 Legislative Update: Condominium Terminations Bill Signed Into Law by Siegfried Rivera
2017-06-16: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:46:29 Insurance Reminders for Condo Associations at Start of Hurricane Season by Laura Manning-Hudson
2017-06-15: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:46:43 Legislative Update: New Laws Affecting Florida Community Associations by Siegfried Rivera
2017-06-07: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:46:52 Article by Michael Hyman in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Injunction Against Condo Owner Illustrates Just How Ugly Things Can Get” by Siegfried Rivera
2017-06-01: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:46:59 Article by Nicole Kurtz in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Short-Term Rentals Not a Violation of Rules Against Business, Non-Residential Uses” by Siegfried Rivera
2017-05-29: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:47:05 Article by Roberto Blanch in Today’s Miami Herald: “Condos’ Task: Addressing Airbnb Short-Term Rentals” by Siegfried Rivera
2017-05-26: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:47:13 Article by Michael Chapnick in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Ruling Illustrates Unpredictability of Fair Housing Litigation for Associations” by Siegfried Rivera
2017-05-23: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:47:21 Association Pool Tips for Safe, Fun Summer Season by Siegfried Rivera
2017-05-11: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:47:28 Unit Owners Beware: The Developer May Have Stacked The Board Against You by Siegfried Rivera
2017-05-09: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:47:34 Association Board Meeting Do’s and Don’ts by Laura Manning-Hudson
2017-04-21: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:47:42 Community Association Boards Should Spread the Load by Relying on Committees by Roberto C. Blanch
2017-04-05: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:47:49 Residents of Florida HOA Speak Out Against Association’s Use of Drones by Siegfried Rivera
2017-03-24: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:47:58 Why Stopping SB 398 Should Be a Bigger Priority for Community Associations by Laura Manning-Hudson
2017-03-22: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:48:06 Article by Gary Mars in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Airbnb Gone Wild? Decision Clarifies Rules on Short-Term Condo Rentals” by Siegfried Rivera
2017-03-14: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:48:14 Condominium Association Parking Restrictions and Enforcement by Siegfried Rivera
2017-03-13: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:48:27 Michael Hyman Profiled in Article in Daily Business Review by Siegfried Rivera
2017-02-28: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:48:35 Florida Medical Marijuana Amendment’s Impact on Community Associations by Siegfried Rivera
2017-02-21: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:48:42 Associations Need to Seek Ejectment Rather Than Eviction for Some “Tenants” by Laura Manning-Hudson
2017-02-17: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:48:50 Gary Mars Quoted in Article on Scathing Grand Jury Report on Condo Fraud in Today’s Daily Business Review by Siegfried Rivera
2017-02-16: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:48:57 Article by Michael Hyman in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Association Deficits Don’t Excuse Developer From Funding HOA Reserves” by Siegfried Rivera
2017-02-13: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:49:03 Steven Siegfried Profile in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Meet the Attorney Who Wrote the Book on Construction Law. Literally.” by Siegfried Rivera
2017-02-10: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:49:11 Article by Michael Toback in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Rulings Clarify Application of Safe Harbor Caps on Association Dues” by Siegfried Rivera
2017-01-31: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:49:19 Florida Community Associations Responding to Soaring Popularity of Drones by Roberto C. Blanch
2017-01-19: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:49:26 Article by Nicole Kurtz in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Disputed Condo Election Offers Important Lessons for Association Boards” by Siegfried Rivera
2017-01-17: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:49:40 HOA Bookkeeper Gets Booked for Embezzling $95K by Laura Manning-Hudson
2017-01-12: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:49:48 Article Authored by Michael Clark in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Court Upholds Concurrent Cause Doctrine in Win for Property Policyholders” by Siegfried Rivera
2017-01-05: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:49:56 Michael Chapnick Quoted in CAI Common Ground Magazine Article on Pokemon Go by Siegfried Rivera
2017-01-02: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:50:04 Bank Loans Offer Worthwhile Financing Option for Many Associations by Siegfried Rivera
2016-11-23: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:50:11 Firm’s Attorneys Discuss Ramifications of Thwarted Condominium Termination with Reporters from Daily Business Review, The Real Deal by Siegfried Rivera
2016-11-22: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:50:19 Shortening the Board Member Learning Curve by Roberto C. Blanch
2016-10-24: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:50:28 Contending with Apathy Towards Board Member Service in Community Associations by Roberto C. Blanch
2016-10-11: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:50:39 Community Associations Suspending Use Rights for Common Elements, Amenities by Roberto C. Blanch
2016-09-28: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:50:50 Firm’s Michael Toback Authors Article in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Ruling Quashes Lingering Questions on Partial Payments to Condo Associations” by Siegfried Rivera
2016-09-27: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:50:59 A Primer on Association Election Basics as Season is Set to Begin by Laura Manning-Hudson
2016-09-21: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:51:07 Article by Firm’s Jonathan Mofsky in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Important Ruling for Associations Seeking to Foreclose in Advance of Lenders” by Siegfried Rivera
2016-09-09: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:51:15 South Florida Condo Association Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Makers of Pokémon Go by Siegfried Rivera
2016-09-01: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:51:23 Article on Firm’s Case in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Caribbean Construction Firm Scores $4M Judgment” by Siegfried Rivera
2016-08-31: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:51:34 Helio De La Torre Featured in Article on BrickellHouse Lawsuit in The Real Deal by Siegfried Rivera
2016-08-26: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:51:52 Associations Should Utilize Proper Vetting Protocols When Considering Service and Emotional Support Animal Requests by Laura Manning-Hudson
2016-08-18: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:52:00 Michael Chapnick Authors Article in Today’s Daily Business Review: For Many Condo Communities, Pokemon Go Quickly Becoming Pokemon No by Siegfried Rivera
2016-08-15: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:52:16 TV News Report: Hollywood Condo Association Considers Lawsuit Against ‘Pokemon Go’ by Siegfried Rivera
2016-08-02: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:52:27 Michael Hyman Authors Article in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Wrongful Death Suit Against Association Illustrates Perils of Negligent Security, Screening” by Siegfried Rivera
2016-08-01: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:52:37 New Monitoring Services Help Associations Catch Owners Conducting Unauthorized Airbnb Rentals by Roberto C. Blanch
2016-07-15: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:52:46 Video of Furniture Being Blown Off Balconies at Miami Condo Tower During Recent Thunderstorm Makes Local, National News by Laura Manning-Hudson
2016-07-07: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:52:56 What You Need to Know About the High-Rise Condominium Fire Sprinkler Requirement and Opt-Out Provisions by Roberto C. Blanch
2016-06-17: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:53:03 TV News Report on Orlando HOA Neglecting to Act Against Nuisance Resident by Siegfried Rivera
2016-06-03: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:53:22 Florida Community Associations Should Tread Carefully in Restricting Political Signs by Laura Manning-Hudson
2016-05-27: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:53:33 Article by Michael Chapnick in Today’s DBR: Proposed HUD Rule Would Make Associations Guardians of Civil Rights by Siegfried Rivera
2016-05-18: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:53:42 New Ruling Strengthens Association’s Ability to Demand Homeowners Maintain Appearance of Their Residence by Siegfried Rivera
2016-05-09: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:53:48 Ruling Reminds Associations of Significant Consequences Resulting from Failure to Maintain Common Elements by Roberto C. Blanch
2016-04-21: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:53:57 Roberto Blanch Conducts Live Spanish TV Interview on Association Fraud by Siegfried Rivera
2016-04-07: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:54:14 Article by Gary Mars in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Ruling Reminds New Associations to Watch for Developers Waiving Reserves” by Siegfried Rivera
2016-04-07: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:54:22 A Review of the High-Rise Condominium Fire Sprinkler Retrofit Requirement and Opt-Out Provisions by Gary M. Mars
2016-04-06: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:54:31 Partner Roberto Blanch Quoted in Article by Daily Business Review on Airbnb Rentals in Communities with Associations by Siegfried Rivera
2016-03-22: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:54:39 Roberto Blanch Authors Article in Today’s Miami Herald Op-Ed Page: “Florida Must Improve Policing of Condo Fraud” by Siegfried Rivera
2016-03-17: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:54:48 Firm’s Lisa A. Lerner, Roberto C. Blanch and Ivette Machado Blanch Author Chapter in Florida Bar’s “Florida Condominium and Community Association Law” by Siegfried Rivera
2016-02-26: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:54:56 Can a Python Be an Emotional Support Animal? by Siegfried Rivera
2016-02-16: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:55:06 Appellate Ruling Illustrates Importance of Proper Service of Process and Procedural Steps in Foreclosure Cases by Jonathan M. Mofsky
2016-02-09: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:55:14 Is Your Condo Following the Proper Reserve Protocol? by Siegfried Rivera
2016-02-05: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:55:23 Arbitration Ruling Illustrates Associations Cannot Impose Certain Rules, Prerequisites for Granting of Records Requests by Unit Owner by Siegfried Rivera
2016-02-03: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:55:33 Roberto Blanch Authors Article in Today’s Daily Business Review: Condo Association Bylaws May be Path to Board Takeover by Siegfried Rivera
2016-01-28: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:55:42 New Florida Bill Seeks to Bring Regulations to HOAs that Have Previously Only Applied to Condo Associations by Siegfried Rivera
2016-01-21: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:55:49 Ruling Reminds Associations to Look to Their Governing Documents in Foreclosure Cases by Jonathan M. Mofsky
2016-01-18: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:56:05 Article by Michael Hyman in Today’s Miami Herald: Florida Estoppel Bill Would Force Owners in Associations to Pay Fees for Failed Sales by Michael L. Hyman
2015-12-09: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:56:25 Firm’s Attorneys, Ervin Gonzalez of Colson Hicks Eidson Hold Press Conference on Class-Action Lawsuit Alleging National Cover-up of Condo Fire Sprinkler System Defects by Siegfried Rivera
2015-12-01: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:56:33 Important Considerations for Community Association Foreclosures by Michael Toback
2015-10-26: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:56:50 Plan Early for Successful Annual Meeting, Election by Roberto C. Blanch
2015-10-22: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:56:58 Article by Firm’s Michael Chapnick in Today’s Daily Business Review: Clarion Call for Changes to Outdated Association Documents by Siegfried Rivera
2015-10-14: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:57:07 Community Associations Must Comply with Florida Law Protecting Tenants in Foreclosed Residences by Awilda Esteras
2015-10-07: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:57:16 Do Property Management Companies Need to Comply with Fair Debt Collection Practices Act? by Maryvel De Castro Valdes
2015-09-28: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:57:25 Theft, Fraud Schemes and How Community Associations Can Avoid Them by Roberto C. Blanch
2015-09-25: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:57:34 Firm’s Roberto Blanch Quoted in Cover Story of This Week’s South Florida Business Journal About Airbnb Rentals at Local Condos by Siegfried Rivera
2015-09-24: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:57:43 Article by Firm’s Michael Hyman in Today’s Daily Business Review: Knee-Jerk Reaction in Foreclosure Case Costs Association $35,000 by Siegfried Rivera
2015-09-23: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:57:52 Article by Firm’s Jeffrey Berlowitz and Jordan Weinkle in Today’s Daily Business Review: Construction Defect Defendants Using ABCs to Minimize Payments by Siegfried Rivera
2015-09-10: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:58:01 New Embezzlement Case at S. Fla. Condo; Best Practices for Associations to Avoid Theft by Laura Manning-Hudson
2015-09-02: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:58:10 Article by Firm’s Laura Manning-Hudson in Today’s Daily Business Review: Wave of Appellate Opinions on Association Assessments Owed by Foreclosing Lenders Create Roadmap for Practitioners by Siegfried Rivera
2015-08-28: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:58:22 Disaster Recovery Takes Careful Planning and Execution by Roberto C. Blanch
2015-08-18: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:58:32 Article by Firm’s Laura Manning-Hudson in Today’s Daily Business Review: Win for One Association Actually a Loss for Florida Associations by Siegfried Rivera
2015-08-17: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:58:41 Reviewing and Updating Associations’ Governing Documents and Bylaws by Roberto C. Blanch
2015-08-11: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:58:49 Article by Firm’s Michael Chapnick in Today’s Daily Business Review: Court OKs Injunction Mandating Speedy Repairs to Condo Foundation by Siegfried Rivera
2015-07-28: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:58:59 Florida Condo Associations, HOAs Contending with Growing Wave of Rule Violating Airbnb Rentals by Siegfried Rivera
2015-07-20: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:59:10 Article by Firm’s Jeffrey Berlowitz in Today’s Miami Herald: U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Preserving Second Mortgages in Chap. 7 Bankruptcies Exposes Flaw in Bankruptcy Code for Community Associations by Siegfried Rivera
2015-07-17: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:59:19 Three-Year Jail Term Begins for Former Condo Manager Convicted of Stealing Over $200,000 from Association by Roberto C. Blanch
2015-07-15: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:59:29 Article by Michael Hyman in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Time’s Up for Condo Owners Attacking Developer’s Amendment” by Siegfried Rivera
2015-07-13: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:59:40 Firm’s Gary Mars Featured in Report on New Service Animal Law in Daily Business Review by Siegfried Rivera
2015-07-02: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:59:49 Tenants’ Rights in Condominium Communities by Laura Manning-Hudson
2015-07-02: Updated: 2019-02-20 19:00:01 Feature on Condo Association Construction Contracts by Lisa Lerner Appears in Brickell Magazine by Siegfried Rivera
2015-06-24: Updated: 2019-02-20 19:00:08 Article by Firm’s Michael Chapnick in Today’s Daily Business Review: “New Law Allows Electronic Voting by Community Associations” by Siegfried Rivera
2015-06-23: Updated: 2019-02-20 19:00:17 Article by Firm’s Roberto Blanch in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Ceiling Removal: Condo Renovation or Material Alteration?” by Siegfried Rivera
2015-06-16: Updated: 2019-02-20 19:00:27 Firm’s Jeffrey Berlowitz Discusses Implications of Recent U.S. Supreme Court Decision Rejecting Lien Stripping in Chapter 7 Bankruptcies in Article in Today’s Daily Business Review by Siegfried Rivera
2015-06-09: Updated: 2019-02-20 19:00:35 Article by Firm’s Lindsey Thurswell Lehr in Today’s Daily Business Review: Court Rules on Buyer’s Liability for Old Assessments by Siegfried Rivera
2015-06-02: Updated: 2019-02-20 19:00:44 Florida Supreme Court Adds Clarity to Activities That Constitute the Unlicensed Practice of Law by Community Association Managers by Laura Manning-Hudson
2015-05-27: Updated: 2019-02-20 19:01:01 Recent Cases Highlight Benefits of Working with Experienced Insurance Attorneys and Public Adjusters for Insurance Claims Involving Community Associations and Property Owners by Susan C. Odess
2015-05-26: Updated: 2019-02-20 19:01:09 Miami Herald Guest Column by Firm’s Susan Odess: Florida Supreme Court Ruling Exempting Citizens from Bad-Faith Suits Requires Legislative Attention by Siegfried Rivera
2015-05-21: Updated: 2019-02-20 19:01:20 An Overview on Condominium and HOA Reserve Funds, Links to Key Informational Resources by Roberto C. Blanch
2015-05-11: Updated: 2019-02-20 19:01:30 Legislative Update: Estoppel Certificate Bill Dead, Bill to Make Administrative Changes to Association Practices Passes by Roberto C. Blanch
2015-05-07: Updated: 2019-02-20 19:01:39 Once Again, HOA Oversight Bill Fails to Gain Support by Florida Lawmakers by Awilda Esteras
2015-05-07: Updated: 2019-02-20 19:01:49 Report from WPLG News 10 Features Condo Board President Pleading Guilty to Taking Illegal Payments from Association, Managing without License by Siegfried Rivera
2015-04-13: Updated: 2019-02-20 19:01:58 A Review of Some Best Practices for Association Annual Meetings, Elections by Roberto C. Blanch
2015-04-08: Updated: 2019-02-20 19:02:08 Magazine Article by Gary Mars: HOAs, Condo Associations Must Implement Safeguards to Prevent Election Fraud by Siegfried Rivera
2015-03-31: Updated: 2019-02-20 19:02:15 Miami Herald Business Monday Guest Column by Jeffrey Berlowitz: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Reorganization is Viable Option for Condo Associations, HOAs by Siegfried Rivera
2015-03-19: Updated: 2019-02-20 19:02:20 Guest Column by Lisa Lerner in Daily Business Review: Creative Solutions for Community Associations by Siegfried Rivera
2015-03-19: Updated: 2019-02-20 19:02:27 New Florida Bill Presents Serious Concerns for Estoppel Certificates Issued by Community Associations by Siegfried Rivera
2015-03-04: Updated: 2019-02-20 19:02:33 Front-Page Article in Yesterday’s Daily Business Review Features Insight from Firm’s Georg Ketelhohn on Concerns for Associations with Construction Defect, Claims Bills by Siegfried Rivera
2015-03-03: Updated: 2019-02-20 19:02:40 Notes from My Course Titled “The Association Attorney’s Role in Disaster Recovery” at the 36th Annual Community Associations Institute Law Seminar by Michael L. Hyman
2015-02-24: Updated: 2019-02-20 19:02:47 Florida’s HB 501 Seeks to Limit Construction Defect Claims to Seven Years from Date of Completion by Georg Ketelhohn
2015-02-13: Updated: 2019-02-20 19:02:54 Dispute Over Condo Association’s Financial Documents, Elections and Alleged Board Member Malfeasance Makes the Nightly News by Siegfried Rivera
2015-02-09: Updated: 2019-02-20 19:03:01 Appellate Court Decision: Unit Owner Loses Right to Redeem Property Back After Association’s Foreclosure by Nicholas D. Siegfried
2015-01-22: Updated: 2019-02-20 19:03:15 Changes to Construction Defect Claims Process Being Considered by Florida Legislature Create Concerns for Associations, Property Owners by Georg Ketelhohn
2015-01-12: Updated: 2019-02-20 19:03:26 Appellate Opinion Reverses Foreclosure Court Decision Granting Association First-Priority Lien Rights Over Lender by Nicholas D. Siegfried
2014-12-30: Updated: 2019-02-20 19:03:37 Nicholas Siegfried Discusses His Recent Win Before Third District Court of Appeal in Article in Today’s Daily Business Review by Siegfried Rivera
2014-12-19: Updated: 2019-02-20 19:03:43 Firm Prevails in Appellate Ruling: Bank’s Foreclosure Delays Exceeded Statute of Limitations, $1.4 Million Penthouse Goes to Miami Beach Condo Association by Nicholas D. Siegfried
2014-12-17: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:41:46 Firm’s Michael Hyman Quoted in Daily Business Review Article on Appellate Ruling on Lenders’ “Safe Harbor” Liability Limits by Siegfried Rivera
2014-12-15: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:41:55 New Appellate Ruling Limits Lenders’ Liability for Assessments by Nicholas D. Siegfried
2014-12-08: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:42:03 Don’t Get Scrooged By Your Neighbors During the Holidays by Laura Manning-Hudson
2014-11-24: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:42:09 Know Your Association’s Rules before Hanging the Mistletoe by Laura Manning-Hudson
2014-11-07: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:42:27 Another HOA Board Meeting Brawl Caught on Video Makes the Nightly News by L. Chere Trigg
2014-10-27: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:42:35 Preparing for the Snowbird – the Unofficial State Bird of Florida by Laura Manning-Hudson
2014-10-17: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:42:42 Palm Beach Condo & HOA Expo on October 15th by Siegfried Rivera
2014-10-02: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:42:51 Guest Column by Helio De La Torre in Daily Business Review: Un-American Condo Termination Law Needs To Be Changed by Siegfried Rivera
2014-09-25: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:42:59 Recent Arbitration Decision Offers Stern Warning to Associations Making Certain Alterations Without a Membership Vote by Laura Manning-Hudson
2014-09-16: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:43:07 Video of Fight at South Florida Condo Board Meeting Makes Nightly News by Nicole R. Kurtz
2014-09-15: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:43:16 New Case of Theft, Fraud by a South Florida Homeowners Association President by Roberto C. Blanch
2014-09-02: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:43:24 Right of Access to Personnel Evaluations, Background Screenings for Community Association Directors, Members by Roberto C. Blanch
2014-08-29: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:43:31 Appellate Ruling Creates New Wrinkle Over Acceptance of Partial Payments That Are Endorsed as Full Payments by Roberto C. Blanch
2014-08-22: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:43:40 Firm Nominated for The Florida Community Association Journal Readers’ Choice Award by Siegfried Rivera
2014-08-05: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:43:47 Former Homeowners Strike Windfall from Foreclosure Surplus by Jonathan M. Mofsky
2014-08-04: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:43:55 Firm’s Jeffrey Berlowitz Authors Guest Column on Associations Contending with Bankruptcies by Unit Owners in July Issue of Florida Community Association Journal by Siegfried Rivera
2014-07-31: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:44:02 Guest Column by Firm’s Stuart Sobel on the Decline in Trials Appears in Daily Business Review by Siegfried Rivera
2014-07-30: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:44:10 Court Ruling Finds Fannie Mae Does Not Qualify for Safe Harbor Protection from Liability for All Unpaid Assessments in Foreclosure Cases by Laura Manning-Hudson
2014-07-22: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:44:19 Condo Associations’ Rights to Enter, Maintain and Rent Abandoned Units Expanded by New Florida Law by Roberto C. Blanch
2014-07-07: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:44:25 Pet Pig Dispute in Lake Worth Association Makes the Nightly News by Laura Manning-Hudson
2014-06-23: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:44:32 HOA Takeover Case in Las Vegas Provides Lessons for Florida Community Association Elections by Roberto C. Blanch
2014-06-17: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:44:41 Partner Jeffrey Respler Discusses Quantum Condo Association’s Construction Defect Lawsuit in Daily Business Review by Siegfried Rivera
2014-06-05: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:44:51 Service Dog Dispute Costs South Florida Condo Association $300,000 by Laura Manning-Hudson
2014-05-28: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:45:02 Preserving HOA Covenants and Restrictions Under the Florida Marketable Record Titles Act by Roberto C. Blanch
2014-05-12: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:45:11 Legislature Passes Bill to Allow Some Legal Work Performed by Community Association Managers by Laura Manning-Hudson
2014-05-02: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:45:17 Appellate Court Decision Reaffirms That Community Association Liens Are Wiped Away by Tax Deed Sales by Maryvel De Castro Valdes
2014-04-28: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:45:24 Community Association Boards Need to Know and Understand the Exclusions and Requirements in their Association Insurance Policies by Roberto C. Blanch
2014-04-25: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:45:33 New Video on Associations Collecting Directly From Tenants of Unit Owners by Maryvel De Castro Valdes
2014-03-17: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:45:49 Florida Legislature Considering Bill to Shop Condominium Policies From Citizens Property Insurance to New Private Companies by Laura Manning-Hudson
2014-03-07: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:45:58 Appellate Court Once Again Restricts Condo Association’s Collections After Association Takes Ownership of Foreclosure Unit by Nicholas D. Siegfried
2014-02-20: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:46:07 Recent Rulings Provide Some Relief for Associations Contending with Bankruptcies by Unit Owners by Jeffrey S. Berlowitz
2014-02-17: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:46:14 Lenders Win Another Decision Barring Community Associations from Collecting Interest, Costs and Fees in Addition to Assessments by Laura Manning-Hudson
2014-02-13: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:46:21 Firm Obtains Court Order Discharging Mortgage from Penthouse Unit Owned by Association by Nicholas D. Siegfried
2014-01-31: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:46:29 Progressive Condo Associations Working to Accommodate Electric Cars by Laura Manning-Hudson
2014-01-20: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:46:38 Community-Wide Smoking Bans Are Sparking Up Debate at Condo Associations and HOAs by Roberto C. Blanch
2014-01-03: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:46:46 Can a Manufacturer of Material Also Be a Supplier, Thus Triggering Condominium Warranties Pursuant to Section 718.203? by Jason M. Rodgers-da cruz
2013-12-17: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:46:54 Roberto Blanch Elected to the Board of Directors of CAI’s SE FL Chapter by Siegfried Rivera
2013-11-12: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:47:12 Do I Really Have To Turn Over A Copy Of The Key To My Castle? by Laura Manning-Hudson
2013-09-12: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:47:29 Do You Really Need to Install A Fire Sprinkler System In Your Condominium Building? by Roberto C. Blanch
2013-08-19: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:47:37 Association held Liable for Excessive Collection Demands by Jonathan M. Mofsky
2013-08-07: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:47:46 DO NEW LAWS PROVIDE UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES? by Roberto C. Blanch
2013-08-07: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:47:56 Supreme Court Responds to Law Eliminating Important Homeowner, HOA Protections Against Construction Defects in Community Infrastructure Systems by Laura Manning-Hudson
2013-06-24: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:48:05 Appellate Court Reverses Foreclosure Judgment for Lack of Proper Notice to Unit Owners by Association by Laura Manning-Hudson
2013-06-12: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:48:12 Delinquent Assessments and Short Sale Offers – A Quick Guide for Associations by Nicholas D. Siegfried
2013-05-09: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:48:28 Inspections, Work Logs Imperative to Protect Condominium Associations Against Defective Concrete Restoration Projects by Siegfried Rivera
2013-05-01: Updated: 2019-02-20 18:48:35 HOA’s Settlement with Trayvon Martin Family Illustrates Liability Issues Involving Neighborhood Watch Programs by Roberto C. Blanch
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