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Hurricane Preparedness: Checklist of What to do After a Hurricane Hits Your Community Association

July 30, 2018 Community Association Industry Legal Blog

Is your community association prepared to deal with the aftermath of the next hurricane?  Many associations around Florida were not ready to effectively handle recovery efforts from the last major hurricane season.   This lack of community association preparedness resulted in unnecessary restoration and recovery delays as well as additional expenses.  […]

Going Green: Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Condominium Parking Areas

July 26, 2018 Community Association Industry Legal Blog

Florida is blessed to have abundant, beautiful natural resources: beaches, rivers, lakes, wetlands, and forests.  The Florida legislature has adopted multiple laws aimed at protecting the state’s environmental resources through conservation and promotion of clean energy.  In furtherance of this policy, on March 23, 2018, Governor Rick Scott approved House […]

The Business Judgment Rule: A Shield for Community Association Board Members and Directors

July 19, 2018 Community Association Industry Legal Blog

Disputes between community associations and their members are common.  These disputes may evolve into lawsuits.  In some instances, the plaintiffs in these lawsuits attempt to hold the directors or officers personally liable for damages.  Luckily for the directors and officers, the business judgment rule shields them from personal liability, unless they breach a fiduciary duty.

Your Guide to the Most Impactful 2018 Legislative Amendments to the Florida Statutes

June 20, 2018 Banking & Financial Services Industry Legal Blog, Healthcare Industry Legal Blog, Insurance Industry Legal Blog, Manufacturing & Distribution Industry Legal Blog, Professional Services Industry Legal Blog, Real Estate Development, Sales and Leasing Industry Legal Blog

Each year the Florida Legislature proposes and votes on bills for amending the Florida Statutes.  Bills that pass both the Florida House and Senate go before the Governor who decides which bills become law.  In the 2018 legislative session, approximately 150 fewer bills were proposed, and 40 fewer bills ultimately […]

Community Association Hurricane Season Preparedness: What to do Before a Hurricane Hits Your Association

June 1, 2018 Community Association Industry Legal Blog

Another Florida hurricane season kicks off on the first of June.  Is your community association prepared?  Many condominium associations around the State are still recovering from a lack of hurricane preparedness before last year’s season.  Do not let this happen to your community association this year!  Understand your emergency powers […]

2018 Legislative Changes to the Florida Homeowners’ Association Act

May 1, 2018 Community Association Industry Legal Blog

On March 23, 2018, Governor Rick Scott signed into law the 2018 legislative changes to the Florida Homeowners’ Association Act.  These changes become law on July 1, 2018.  This blog post provides a detailed summary of these statutory amendments affecting Florida’s homeowners’ associations: Official Records: Excludes from the official records […]

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