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Backyard Chicken Coop Draws HOA’s Ire and Negative TV News Coverage
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Community Associations Institute Considering Reforms Following Surfside Collapse
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Firm Updates from the Managing Partner
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Article Authored by Lindsey Thurswell Lehr and Berenice Mottin-Berger in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Funding Community Association Repairs and Renovations”
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Article by Eduardo Valdes in Today’s Sun Sentinel: “Post-Surfside, condo associations must be proactive with change | Opinion”
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Community Association Tenant Vetting, Approvals Require Careful Guidance by Qualified Pros
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Covid Spike Fueled by Delta Variant Creates Renewed Concerns, Precautions for Florida Community Associations
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Surfside Collapse Should Serve as Call to Action for Condo Board Service
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Assessing the Condition of Condominium Towers
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2021-2022 Legislative Update: What Passed?
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Firm’s Gary Mars, Stuart Sobel Conduct National, Local Media Interviews, Appear Live on WLRN-FM South Florida National Public Radio
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Firm’s Attorneys Share Insights With Media, Lawmakers and Community Associations in Aftermath of Tragic Condo Collapse
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CAI Addresses Guidelines on Pools, Vaccines in Community Associations
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Changes to Community Association Collections Procedures Take Effect on July 1
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Suit Against Boca Condo Association Spotlights Importance of Governing Document Amendments, Filings
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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’
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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”
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Additional 2021 Legislative Updates
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Post-Pandemic Changes to Disaster Preparedness for Community Associations
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Article by Michael Toback in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Ruling Illustrates Perils in Foreclosures of Noncompliance With Documents, Miscalculating Claim of Lien”
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Important Considerations for Community Associations’ Use of Security Cameras
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Sweeping Community Association Legislation Passes Unanimously in Florida Senate, Goes to House for Consideration
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A Primer on Florida Community Association Voting By Proxy
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Florida Enacts Covid Liability Protections Law
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Article by Evonne Andris in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Considerations for Community Associations Reopening Their Amenities”
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“They Put Me Through Hell,” Says Homeowner After Contentious Battle with HOA, $33k Settlement
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A Message from the Managing Partner: One Year Post COVID-19 Closures
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Florida Condominium Association Director Term Limits Don’t Apply Until 2026
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Article by Michael Hyman in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Ruling: Community Associations Can Take Owners to Court Without Completing Arbitration”
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Charges Against Former Marco Island City Councilman for Condo Election Fraud Demonstrate Need for Careful Oversight of Association Elections
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Bills Impacting Community Associations in 2021 Florida Legislative Session
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Conducting Community Association Virtual Annual Meetings in Compliance with Florida Law
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Article by Gary Mars in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Questions Revealed by Ruling Over W Hotel Amenities Require Legislative Fix”
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Community Association Service Contracts Do’s and Don’ts
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Community Association Changes to Package Deliveries Post-Pandemic
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Wild Hogs Invading Florida Communities Require Immediate Attention, Cooperation by Local HOAs
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Article by Michael Hyman in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Injunction Petition Against Ornery Condo Resident Sends Important Message”
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Community Associations Face Challenging Financial Considerations for Continued Fiscal Wellbeing During Pandemic
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Article by Jeffrey Berlowitz in Today’s Miami Herald: “Community Associations Must Cope with a Coming Wave of Unit-Owner Bankruptcies”
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Article by Nicole Kurtz in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Recent Arrests for Community Association Theft Illustrate Laws Working, Associations Must Do Their Part”
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CAI Civility Pledge Can Help Promote Harmonious, Respectful Living in Communities with Associations
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Now is Time to Reverse Negative Stereotype of Community Associations for Rigid Enforcement, Collections
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New Post-Pandemic Normal Calls for Community Associations to Reexamine Restrictions on Working from Home
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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
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CAI’s New Status Check Guide Provides Timely Info for Community Associations Reopening Closed Amenities
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Article by Firm’s Christyne Santisteban in Today’s Daily Business Review: Tennis Court Argument Snowballs Into $7M Federal Discrimination Suit Against HOA
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National Survey Finds Homeowners Overwhelmingly Satisfied with Their Community Associations
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2020 Census: What Property Managers and Homeowners Need to Know
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Article by Awilda Esteras in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Appellate Court Reverses Itself, Finds Condo Fees Are Subject to FCCPA Restrictions”
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Epic Dispute Over Driveway Design at Boynton Beach HOA Makes Local Headlines
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Article by Michael Hyman in Today’s Daily Business Review: Ruling Exposes Perils of Overzealous Buyer Screenings by Community Associations
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Governor DeSantis Signs Emotional Support Animal Bill Into Law
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Article by Maryvel De Castro Valdes in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Ruling Proves Community Associations Need to Revise Own Governing Documents”
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2020-2021 Legislative Update: Still Tracking New Legislation
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Article by Roberto Blanch in Today’s Miami Herald: “HOAs, Condo Boards Should Brace for a Slowdown in Dues and Tread Carefully”
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Hurricane Preparedness Plans During the Pandemic
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Roberto Blanch Quoted in Real Deal Article: South Florida HOAs and Condo Associations Prepare for a Drop in Collections
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Reducing the Spread of COVID-19 in Your Condo Community
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How Should Community Associations Handle Meetings and Common Area Use Amid Coronavirus Outbreak?
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Steven Siegfried Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Florida Bar Construction Law Committee
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2020-2021 Florida Legislative Session: Under Review
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Coronavirus Plans, Precautions for Proactive Community Associations
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HUD Issues New Guidance for Assistance Animals in Housing
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Property Manager Steals Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars from Two South Florida Condominium Associations
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Condominium Water Losses Require Expert Mitigation, Then Detailed Liability Investigations, Determinations
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Compulsive Vulture, Alligator Feeder Settles for $53K with HOA
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Georg Ketelhohn Quoted in Daily Business Review on Construction Defect Suit Against Developer, Builders of Midtown Doral
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Emerging Options, Opportunities in Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Condominiums
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Emotional Support Animal Request Fraud Receiving Legislative, Regulatory Attention at State, Federal Levels
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Article by Michael Hyman in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Owner Who Sells During Foreclosure Litigation Still Entitled to Legal Fees”
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Considerations for Practical Parking Solutions in Congested Communities
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Community Association Official Records Require Effective Document Management, Storage
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CAI’s New Public Policy on Assistance Animals Offers Guiding Principles for Associations, Legislators
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Article by Marc Smiley in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Association Protected by Business Judgment Rule Against Disgruntled, Litigious Homeowner”
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Homeowner Feeding Wildlife Leads to Black Vultures Overwhelming Parts of West Palm Beach Community
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Association Rule Blamed for Tragic Death of Resident Sends Message to Communities Nationwide
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Article by Michael Hyman in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Appellate Ruling Bolstering Association Collections Conflicts With Prior Rulings”
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FHA Financing Rule Changes Benefit Condominiums Nationwide
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Condo Associations Fined for Sea Turtle Lighting Violations Illuminate Need for Awareness, Compliance at Florida Beachfront Communities
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Condo Association Website Compliance Checklist
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Responding to Records Requests by Florida Community Association Unit Owners
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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
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Article by Laura Manning-Hudson in Today’s Daily Business Review: “HOA Dispute Over Backyard Playset, Other Amenities Snowballs Into Federal Lawsuit”
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Article by Susan Odess in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Court Opens Citizens Property Insurance to Claims for Consequential Damages”
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Community Association Board Transitions Can Present Added Challenges During Difficult Times
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Article by Nicole Kurtz in Today’s Daily Business Review: “New Laws Spurring Florida Community Associations to Implement E-Voting, Websites”
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Condo Association Strategies, Services to Address Short-Term Rentals
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Elizabeth Bowen is Featured Guest on Legal News & Reviews Radio Show
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Article by Susan Odess in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Florida Legislature Passes Assignment of Benefits Insurance Claim Reform”
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Article by Jeffrey Respler in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Association Construction Contracts Require Deft Negotiation by Legal Counsel”
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2019 Hurricane Preparedness and Recovery Guide
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Educational, Professional Resources Enable Owners to Answer Call of Community Association Board Service
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Do Orderly Community Association Board and Member Meetings Exist?
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Talk About a Condo Commando! Director Fires Gun to Shoo Away Teens from Pool
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Firm’s $3.67M Verdict for Miami Condo Association Against Insurer Featured in Today’s Daily Business Review
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Hurricane Preparedness: What Associations Need to Know
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Wrongful Death Lawsuit Illustrates Potential Repercussions of Inadequate Enforcement for Community Associations
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Condos and Cameras: Privacy Concerns Involving Doorbell Cameras
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Florida Community Association 2019 Legislative Update
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Associations Take Heed: Pickleball Creates a Real Racket at South Florida Community
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Stricter Disciplinary Penalties for Florida Community Associations Now in Effect
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Article by Lindsey Thurswell Lehr and Susan Odess in Today’s Miami Herald: “Lawsuits by Condo Associations Against Neighboring Developers, Builders Are New Norm”
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Article by Nicole Kurtz in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Association Election ‘Shenanigans’ Lead to Contentious, Costly Litigation”
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Laura Manning-Hudson Quoted in The New York Times: “When Condo Boards and Residents Clash, Legal Bills Mount”
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Rules on Drones All Community Associations Should Consider
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Association Bills Abound at Start of 2019 Florida Legislative Session
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Saga of Nightmare Neighbor at Orlando Condo Ends with Conviction for Stalking
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Similar Reports of Association Theft in Both Coasts on Same Day Send Message to Boards of Directors Everywhere
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Article by Laura Manning-Hudson in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Permitted Breach of Rules by Association Does Not Create Liability for Resulting Accident”
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Establishing, Utilizing and Setting the Ground Rules for Community Association Committees
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Community Association Directors, Officers Are Protected from Frivolous Lawsuits
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Article by Michael Toback in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Court Strikes Down HOA’s Rule Banning Personal Trainer From Fitness Center”
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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”
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Excessive Levels of Radon Gas Raise Legal, Insurance Questions for Florida Condo Association
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Helpful Tips for Successful Condominium Association Annual Meetings, Elections
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Article by Elizabeth Bowen in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Suit Against Association for Emotional Support Animal Denial Sends Message to Fla. Condos, HOAs”
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Takeaways from HOA’s Handling of “Parkland Strong” Yard Sign Controversy
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Golf Cart Liability Issues for HOAs Exposed by Accident Involving Teens in Florida Community
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Updated Methods for Preserving Association Governing Documents Under Marketable Record Title Act
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Hurricane Michael Insurance Claim Tips for Florida Community Associations
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Couple Convicted, Sentenced in HOA Fraud Scheme in Lantana
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Florida Condominium Association Website Requirements to Take Effect Jan. 1
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Article by Michael Hyman in Today’s Daily Business Review: “$7.5M Verdict Against Condo Association Should Have Been Prevented”
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Let Reason Dictate in Restrictions of Commercial Activity by Community Associations Against Residents
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Fight Over $20,000 Special Assessment Illustrates Worst-Case Scenario for Community Association Financial Planning
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Article by Michael Toback in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Case to Watch: HUD Complaint Against Condo Association Ban on Religious Meetings”
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Fair Housing Discrimination Suit Against Condo Association Offers Cautionary Tale on Overzealous Occupancy Restrictions
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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
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HOA’s Tree Trimming Leads to Code Enforcement Nightmare
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Nicole Kurtz Authors Article in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Court: Association Declaration’s Reference to Alterations Encompasses Material Alterations”
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Unit Owner Charged with Attempted Murder, Arson in Plot to Burn Down Condo Tower
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Michael Hyman Authors Article Appearing in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Circuit, Appellate Courts Issue Injunction Against HOA to Fix Flooding Problems”
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Article by Gary Mars in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Community Associations Should Make Effective Use of Social Media”
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Article by Michael Hyman in Today’s Daily Business Review: Legislative Fix Needed in Condo Association Property Tax Assessment Appeals Ruling
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Associations Should Keep Board Meeting Minutes Succinct, Non-Political
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Property Insurance Claim Denied? Try, Try Again
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HUD Expected to Issue Revised Guidance on Requests for Emotional Support Animals
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Size Matters: Should Your Condo Super-Size Its Board of Directors?
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$20 Million Verdict Against HOA for Playground Injury Serves as Industry Wake-Up Call
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New Law Gives Condominium Owners Green Light for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
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Article by Michael Chapnick in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Condo Associations Don’t Need to Record Lien to Collect From Tax Sale Proceeds”
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Arbitration Not Required for Suit Alleging Breach of Fiduciary Duty by Association Directors
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Lisa Lerner Profile Article in Today’s Daily Business Review
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New Legislative Updates Effective July 1, 2018
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HOA Hires Private Investigator to Catch Owners Conducting Short-Term Rentals
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Roberto Blanch Quoted in Daily Business Review Article on HUD Complaint Against Association’s Ban of Religious Meetings
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Vigilance Necessary to Prevent Association Construction Workers Staying Overnight in Empty Units
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Community Association Directors Must Be Cognizant of “Sunshine Laws” for Meetings, Discussions of Association Business
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Article by Michael Hyman in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Associations Must Strictly Comply With Notice Requirements to Impose Fines, Liens”
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Article by Michael Chapnick in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Emotional Support Animals Leave Many Condo Associations Howling”
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Association’s Rule Requiring Residents to Keep Garage Doors Open Exemplifies Overzealousness That Harms Image of All Associations
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Article by Marc Smiley in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Delay Causes Loss for HOA in Lawsuit Over House Color”
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Condo Should Weigh Pros and Cons of Variance for Dog Weighing Six Pounds Over Rule Limit
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Condo Association Sues Unit Owners for Creating Nuisance
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Tackling Hoarding in Community Associations
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Signs by Homeowners in HOA Communities Cause a Stir That Can Be Avoided
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New Legal Remedies Against Director Conflicts of Interest for Associations
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Oscar Rivera Profiled in Today’s Daily Business Review
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Tackling the New Website Requirement for FL Condominium Associations
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Condominium Workers Charged with Theft in Wake of New Fraud Law
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Dealing with Noisy Neighbors
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Article by Susan Odess in Today’s Miami Herald: “Clients Must Use Insurer’s Contractor or Face $10k Cap”
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New Board Member Term Limits Law has Significant Impact for Florida Condo Associations
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When Residents Break Rules
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Post-Irma Impacts on Association Annual Meetings and Elections
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Helpful Tips to Consider When Filing an Insurance Claim
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Preparing for Hurricane Irma
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Insurance Reminders for Community Associations Preparing for Hurricane Irma
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Proactive Measures Help Community Associations Diminish Exposure to Negligent Security Lawsuits
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40 Years & Looking Forward: The Celebration of the Firm’s Big 4-0 Continues
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Debit Card Provision Uncertainties Answered
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New Legislation Adds Teeth to Florida’s Condo Laws
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Estoppel Bill Becomes Law, Brings Big Changes to Association Procedures
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Community Association 2017 Legislative Guide
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Use of Drones by Homeowner Gets Tempers Soaring at Florida HOA Community
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Article by Michael Toback in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Association Documents Override State Law in Previous Owners’ Assessments”
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Article by Gary Mars in Today’s Miami Herald: “Condo Fraud Legislation Adds Teeth to Florida’s Laws”
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Laura Manning-Hudson Quoted in Article in Today’s Daily Business Review on Veto of Condominium Fire Sprinklers Bill
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Suspensions of Residents’ Use of Community Amenities Help Associations to Maintain Compliance
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Legislative Update: Association Fraud, Financial Reporting Bills Signed Into Law
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Legislative Update: Condominium Terminations Bill Signed Into Law
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Insurance Reminders for Condo Associations at Start of Hurricane Season
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Legislative Update: New Laws Affecting Florida Community Associations
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Article by Michael Hyman in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Injunction Against Condo Owner Illustrates Just How Ugly Things Can Get”
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Article by Nicole Kurtz in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Short-Term Rentals Not a Violation of Rules Against Business, Non-Residential Uses”
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Article by Roberto Blanch in Today’s Miami Herald: “Condos’ Task: Addressing Airbnb Short-Term Rentals”
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Article by Michael Chapnick in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Ruling Illustrates Unpredictability of Fair Housing Litigation for Associations”
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Association Pool Tips for Safe, Fun Summer Season
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Unit Owners Beware: The Developer May Have Stacked The Board Against You
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Association Board Meeting Do’s and Don’ts
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Community Association Boards Should Spread the Load by Relying on Committees
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Residents of Florida HOA Speak Out Against Association’s Use of Drones
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Why Stopping SB 398 Should Be a Bigger Priority for Community Associations
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Article by Gary Mars in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Airbnb Gone Wild? Decision Clarifies Rules on Short-Term Condo Rentals”
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Condominium Association Parking Restrictions and Enforcement
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Michael Hyman Profiled in Article in Daily Business Review
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Florida Medical Marijuana Amendment’s Impact on Community Associations
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Associations Need to Seek Ejectment Rather Than Eviction for Some “Tenants”
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Gary Mars Quoted in Article on Scathing Grand Jury Report on Condo Fraud in Today’s Daily Business Review
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Article by Michael Hyman in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Association Deficits Don’t Excuse Developer From Funding HOA Reserves”
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Steven Siegfried Profile in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Meet the Attorney Who Wrote the Book on Construction Law. Literally.”
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Article by Michael Toback in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Rulings Clarify Application of Safe Harbor Caps on Association Dues”
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Florida Community Associations Responding to Soaring Popularity of Drones
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Article by Nicole Kurtz in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Disputed Condo Election Offers Important Lessons for Association Boards”
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SRHL Celebrates 40th Anniversary
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HOA Bookkeeper Gets Booked for Embezzling $95K
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Article Authored by Michael Clark in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Court Upholds Concurrent Cause Doctrine in Win for Property Policyholders”
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Michael Chapnick Quoted in CAI Common Ground Magazine Article on Pokemon Go
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Bank Loans Offer Worthwhile Financing Option for Many Associations
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Firm’s Attorneys Discuss Ramifications of Thwarted Condominium Termination with Reporters from Daily Business Review, The Real Deal
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Shortening the Board Member Learning Curve
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Contending with Apathy Towards Board Member Service in Community Associations
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Community Associations Suspending Use Rights for Common Elements, Amenities
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Firm’s Michael Toback Authors Article in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Ruling Quashes Lingering Questions on Partial Payments to Condo Associations”
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A Primer on Association Election Basics as Season is Set to Begin
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Article by Firm’s Jonathan Mofsky in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Important Ruling for Associations Seeking to Foreclose in Advance of Lenders”
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South Florida Condo Association Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Makers of Pokémon Go
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Article on Firm’s Case in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Caribbean Construction Firm Scores $4M Judgment”
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Helio De La Torre Featured in Article on BrickellHouse Lawsuit in The Real Deal
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Introducing a New Resource for E-Voting
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Associations Should Utilize Proper Vetting Protocols When Considering Service and Emotional Support Animal Requests
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Michael Chapnick Authors Article in Today’s Daily Business Review: For Many Condo Communities, Pokemon Go Quickly Becoming Pokemon No
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TV News Report: Hollywood Condo Association Considers Lawsuit Against ‘Pokemon Go’
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Michael Hyman Authors Article in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Wrongful Death Suit Against Association Illustrates Perils of Negligent Security, Screening”
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New Monitoring Services Help Associations Catch Owners Conducting Unauthorized Airbnb Rentals
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Video of Furniture Being Blown Off Balconies at Miami Condo Tower During Recent Thunderstorm Makes Local, National News
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What You Need to Know About the High-Rise Condominium Fire Sprinkler Requirement and Opt-Out Provisions
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TV News Report on Orlando HOA Neglecting to Act Against Nuisance Resident
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Beware of Faulty Fire Sprinklers
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Florida Community Associations Should Tread Carefully in Restricting Political Signs
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Article by Michael Chapnick in Today’s DBR: Proposed HUD Rule Would Make Associations Guardians of Civil Rights
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New Ruling Strengthens Association’s Ability to Demand Homeowners Maintain Appearance of Their Residence
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Ruling Reminds Associations of Significant Consequences Resulting from Failure to Maintain Common Elements
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Roberto Blanch Conducts Live Spanish TV Interview on Association Fraud
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Fight Against Condo Fraud Heightens
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Article by Gary Mars in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Ruling Reminds New Associations to Watch for Developers Waiving Reserves”
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A Review of the High-Rise Condominium Fire Sprinkler Retrofit Requirement and Opt-Out Provisions
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Partner Roberto Blanch Quoted in Article by Daily Business Review on Airbnb Rentals in Communities with Associations
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Roberto Blanch Authors Article in Today’s Miami Herald Op-Ed Page: “Florida Must Improve Policing of Condo Fraud”
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Firm’s Lisa A. Lerner, Roberto C. Blanch and Ivette Machado Blanch Author Chapter in Florida Bar’s “Florida Condominium and Community Association Law”
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Can a Python Be an Emotional Support Animal?
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Appellate Ruling Illustrates Importance of Proper Service of Process and Procedural Steps in Foreclosure Cases
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Is Your Condo Following the Proper Reserve Protocol?
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Arbitration Ruling Illustrates Associations Cannot Impose Certain Rules, Prerequisites for Granting of Records Requests by Unit Owner
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Roberto Blanch Authors Article in Today’s Daily Business Review: Condo Association Bylaws May be Path to Board Takeover
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New Florida Bill Seeks to Bring Regulations to HOAs that Have Previously Only Applied to Condo Associations
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Ruling Reminds Associations to Look to Their Governing Documents in Foreclosure Cases
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Turkeys Really Do Fly — In Planes!
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Article by Michael Hyman in Today’s Miami Herald: Florida Estoppel Bill Would Force Owners in Associations to Pay Fees for Failed Sales
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Is Your Condo Going to the Dogs?
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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
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Important Considerations for Community Association Foreclosures
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Run Your Association Like a Business
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Plan Early for Successful Annual Meeting, Election
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Article by Firm’s Michael Chapnick in Today’s Daily Business Review: Clarion Call for Changes to Outdated Association Documents
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Community Associations Must Comply with Florida Law Protecting Tenants in Foreclosed Residences
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Do Property Management Companies Need to Comply with Fair Debt Collection Practices Act?
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Theft, Fraud Schemes and How Community Associations Can Avoid Them
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Firm’s Roberto Blanch Quoted in Cover Story of This Week’s South Florida Business Journal About Airbnb Rentals at Local Condos
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Article by Firm’s Michael Hyman in Today’s Daily Business Review: Knee-Jerk Reaction in Foreclosure Case Costs Association $35,000
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Article by Firm’s Jeffrey Berlowitz and Jordan Weinkle in Today’s Daily Business Review: Construction Defect Defendants Using ABCs to Minimize Payments
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New Embezzlement Case at S. Fla. Condo; Best Practices for Associations to Avoid Theft
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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
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Disaster Recovery Takes Careful Planning and Execution
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Article by Firm’s Laura Manning-Hudson in Today’s Daily Business Review: Win for One Association Actually a Loss for Florida Associations
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Reviewing and Updating Associations’ Governing Documents and Bylaws
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Article by Firm’s Michael Chapnick in Today’s Daily Business Review: Court OKs Injunction Mandating Speedy Repairs to Condo Foundation
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Florida Condo Associations, HOAs Contending with Growing Wave of Rule Violating Airbnb Rentals
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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
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Three-Year Jail Term Begins for Former Condo Manager Convicted of Stealing Over $200,000 from Association
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Article by Michael Hyman in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Time’s Up for Condo Owners Attacking Developer’s Amendment”
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Firm’s Gary Mars Featured in Report on New Service Animal Law in Daily Business Review
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Tenants’ Rights in Condominium Communities
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Feature on Condo Association Construction Contracts by Lisa Lerner Appears in Brickell Magazine
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Article by Firm’s Michael Chapnick in Today’s Daily Business Review: “New Law Allows Electronic Voting by Community Associations”
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Article by Firm’s Roberto Blanch in Today’s Daily Business Review: “Ceiling Removal: Condo Renovation or Material Alteration?”
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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
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Article by Firm’s Lindsey Thurswell Lehr in Today’s Daily Business Review: Court Rules on Buyer’s Liability for Old Assessments
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Florida Supreme Court Adds Clarity to Activities That Constitute the Unlicensed Practice of Law by Community Association Managers
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Barking Up the Wrong Tree
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Recent Cases Highlight Benefits of Working with Experienced Insurance Attorneys and Public Adjusters for Insurance Claims Involving Community Associations and Property Owners
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Miami Herald Guest Column by Firm’s Susan Odess: Florida Supreme Court Ruling Exempting Citizens from Bad-Faith Suits Requires Legislative Attention
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An Overview on Condominium and HOA Reserve Funds, Links to Key Informational Resources
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Legislative Update: Estoppel Certificate Bill Dead, Bill to Make Administrative Changes to Association Practices Passes
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Once Again, HOA Oversight Bill Fails to Gain Support by Florida Lawmakers
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Report from WPLG News 10 Features Condo Board President Pleading Guilty to Taking Illegal Payments from Association, Managing without License
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A Review of Some Best Practices for Association Annual Meetings, Elections
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Magazine Article by Gary Mars: HOAs, Condo Associations Must Implement Safeguards to Prevent Election Fraud
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Miami Herald Business Monday Guest Column by Jeffrey Berlowitz: Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Reorganization is Viable Option for Condo Associations, HOAs
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Guest Column by Lisa Lerner in Daily Business Review: Creative Solutions for Community Associations
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New Florida Bill Presents Serious Concerns for Estoppel Certificates Issued by Community Associations
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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
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Notes from My Course Titled “The Association Attorney’s Role in Disaster Recovery” at the 36th Annual Community Associations Institute Law Seminar
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Florida’s HB 501 Seeks to Limit Construction Defect Claims to Seven Years from Date of Completion
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Dispute Over Condo Association’s Financial Documents, Elections and Alleged Board Member Malfeasance Makes the Nightly News
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Appellate Court Decision: Unit Owner Loses Right to Redeem Property Back After Association’s Foreclosure
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Association Board Member Education
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Changes to Construction Defect Claims Process Being Considered by Florida Legislature Create Concerns for Associations, Property Owners
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Elections 101
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Appellate Opinion Reverses Foreclosure Court Decision Granting Association First-Priority Lien Rights Over Lender
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New vs. Almost-New
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Nicholas Siegfried Discusses His Recent Win Before Third District Court of Appeal in Article in Today’s Daily Business Review
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Firm Prevails in Appellate Ruling: Bank’s Foreclosure Delays Exceeded Statute of Limitations, $1.4 Million Penthouse Goes to Miami Beach Condo Association
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Firm’s Michael Hyman Quoted in Daily Business Review Article on Appellate Ruling on Lenders’ “Safe Harbor” Liability Limits
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New Appellate Ruling Limits Lenders’ Liability for Assessments
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Don’t Get Scrooged By Your Neighbors During the Holidays
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Know Your Association’s Rules before Hanging the Mistletoe
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Eyes in the Sky
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Another HOA Board Meeting Brawl Caught on Video Makes the Nightly News
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Preparing for the Snowbird – the Unofficial State Bird of Florida
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Palm Beach Condo & HOA Expo on October 15th
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Guest Column by Helio De La Torre in Daily Business Review: Un-American Condo Termination Law Needs To Be Changed
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Recent Arbitration Decision Offers Stern Warning to Associations Making Certain Alterations Without a Membership Vote
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Video of Fight at South Florida Condo Board Meeting Makes Nightly News
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New Case of Theft, Fraud by a South Florida Homeowners Association President
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Right of Access to Personnel Evaluations, Background Screenings for Community Association Directors, Members
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Appellate Ruling Creates New Wrinkle Over Acceptance of Partial Payments That Are Endorsed as Full Payments
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Firm Nominated for The Florida Community Association Journal Readers’ Choice Award
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Former Homeowners Strike Windfall from Foreclosure Surplus
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Firm’s Jeffrey Berlowitz Authors Guest Column on Associations Contending with Bankruptcies by Unit Owners in July Issue of Florida Community Association Journal
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Guest Column by Firm’s Stuart Sobel on the Decline in Trials Appears in Daily Business Review
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Court Ruling Finds Fannie Mae Does Not Qualify for Safe Harbor Protection from Liability for All Unpaid Assessments in Foreclosure Cases
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Condo Associations’ Rights to Enter, Maintain and Rent Abandoned Units Expanded by New Florida Law
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Pet Pig Dispute in Lake Worth Association Makes the Nightly News
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HOA Takeover Case in Las Vegas Provides Lessons for Florida Community Association Elections
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Partner Jeffrey Respler Discusses Quantum Condo Association’s Construction Defect Lawsuit in Daily Business Review
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Service Dog Dispute Costs South Florida Condo Association $300,000
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Preserving HOA Covenants and Restrictions Under the Florida Marketable Record Titles Act
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Legislature Passes Bill to Allow Some Legal Work Performed by Community Association Managers
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Appellate Court Decision Reaffirms That Community Association Liens Are Wiped Away by Tax Deed Sales
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Community Association Boards Need to Know and Understand the Exclusions and Requirements in their Association Insurance Policies
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New Video on Associations Collecting Directly From Tenants of Unit Owners
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Enforcing Rules by Imposing Fines
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Florida Legislature Considering Bill to Shop Condominium Policies From Citizens Property Insurance to New Private Companies
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Appellate Court Once Again Restricts Condo Association’s Collections After Association Takes Ownership of Foreclosure Unit
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Recent Rulings Provide Some Relief for Associations Contending with Bankruptcies by Unit Owners
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Lenders Win Another Decision Barring Community Associations from Collecting Interest, Costs and Fees in Addition to Assessments
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Firm Obtains Court Order Discharging Mortgage from Penthouse Unit Owned by Association
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Progressive Condo Associations Working to Accommodate Electric Cars
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Community-Wide Smoking Bans Are Sparking Up Debate at Condo Associations and HOAs
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Can a Manufacturer of Material Also Be a Supplier, Thus Triggering Condominium Warranties Pursuant to Section 718.203?
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Roberto Blanch Elected to the Board of Directors of CAI’s SE FL Chapter
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Homeowner Alterations
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Do I Really Have To Turn Over A Copy Of The Key To My Castle?
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HOAs: To Reserve or Not to Reserve?
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Do You Really Need to Install A Fire Sprinkler System In Your Condominium Building?
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Association held Liable for Excessive Collection Demands
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DO NEW LAWS PROVIDE UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES?
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Supreme Court Responds to Law Eliminating Important Homeowner, HOA Protections Against Construction Defects in Community Infrastructure Systems
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Appellate Court Reverses Foreclosure Judgment for Lack of Proper Notice to Unit Owners by Association
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Delinquent Assessments and Short Sale Offers – A Quick Guide for Associations
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2013 Bank Foreclosure Trends
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Inspections, Work Logs Imperative to Protect Condominium Associations Against Defective Concrete Restoration Projects
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HOA’s Settlement with Trayvon Martin Family Illustrates Liability Issues Involving Neighborhood Watch Programs
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House Bill 1339 Would Enable Foreclosing Lenders to Avoid Paying Their Fair Share to Community Associations
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Fourth DCA Rules Insurance Companies Not Required to Provide Coverage for all Portions of Condominium Property
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Florida Supreme Court Limits Economic Loss Rule Only to Product Liability Cases in Ruling on Lawsuit by Community Association Against Insurance Broker
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2013 Community Association Proposed Legislation
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Third DCA Opinion Deals Significant Blow to Condo Associations That Foreclose on Units in Advance of Banks
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Third District Appellate Opinion May Affect Collection Strategies
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Report in Daily Business Review: Firm Wins Appeal Before Third DCA in Dispute Between Developer, Condo Association Over Ownership of Parking, Storage Spaces
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Top 10 Collections Resolutions for 2013 for South Florida Community Associations
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Hidden Costs for Associations Playing Music or Movies in Common Areas
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Clear Dog Policies Help to Avoid Disputes, Confusion for Community Associations
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Appellate Ruling Upholds Dismissal of Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Valet Company for Returning Vehicle to Intoxicated Driver
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Laura Manning-Hudson Featured in Local TV News Report on Pet Dispute at Condo Association
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Lawsuit by Neighborhood Association Against Homeowner for Water-Conserving Yard 
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