Florida Condominium Law Blog
Avoiding Selective Rules Enforcement For Condo Associations
One of the most challenging aspects of effectively running and operating a condominium association is the constant turnover in board membership and the inconsistency this creates concerning rules enforcement. Most association board seats are up for reelection every one to … Read Full Post
Florida 2019 Legislative Update For Local Governments: Permit Fee Transparency
Over the past few years each legislative session in Florida seems to generate new laws that impose various requirements on local governments. Some are labeled “unfunded mandates” and others are described as an assault on “home rule”. But as bad … Read Full Post
Lease Agreements: Beware of the Lease Renewal Language
Many leases contain renewal language, allowing the lessee to renew the lease term after the original lease term expires. These provisions sometimes contain notice requirements and fulfillment of certain conditions precedent. In some instances, the leases may automatically renew. In … Read Full Post
Florida Condominium Associations: What Is A Nuisance?
What’s that smell? What’s that sound? What am I looking at? Whatever it is offends me. Could it be a nuisance? Florida Condominium associations deal with nuisance complaints on a regular basis. The challenge in addressing nuisance issues is defining … Read Full Post
Considerations For Community Association’s Use Of Drones For Covenant Enforcement And Maintenance Inspections
There are benefits to community associations using drones for issues such as covenant enforcement and common area maintenance. The biggest of which is the cost effectiveness and efficiency of using drones instead of individuals to perform these inspections. However, there … Read Full Post
Can A Condominium Impose Special Assessments For Necessary Or Routine Maintenance?
Although it is rarely welcomed by the owners, condo associations are permitted by Florida statute to impose special assessments for necessary and routine maintenance. There are a lot of considerations that come into play in deciding whether special assessments for … Read Full Post
Florida Law On Pre-Turnover And Post-Turnover Community Association Contracts
Community associations are businesses. Not only are they corporate entities, but they collect revenue (i.e., owner assessments) and incur expenses planned for through a yearly budget. Just like any other business, community associations find themselves in unfavorable contractual relationships with … Read Full Post
What Does Florida Law Say About A Community Association Bulk Services Agreement Such As Cable And Internet Service?
Bulk services agreements are those agreements entered into between a condominium association or homeowners association and a company for providing similar services to the community’s entire membership. These are most commonly used for providing the community with broadband services, such … Read Full Post
My unit is flooded from a neighbor’s condo! Who pays for a condominium leak or dry-outs afterwards?
It’s not unusual for condominium owners to experience leaks that don’t come for their own unit. Being surrounded by other people’s unit above, below, and on the sides, makes leaks inevitable from a neighbor’s condo. When you add in owners … Read Full Post
Condominium Association Conflict Of Interest And Required Disclosure
In 2017, Florida enacted legislation that specifically required disclosure when a condominium association conflict of interest arises between a director or officer and a vendor. Specifically, Fla. Stat. 718.3027(1) states that the two situations below create a rebuttable presumption of … Read Full Post