Weak Florida Statutes Foreclosures Conflict of Interest Laws But No Enforcement Grand Larceny Timid Law Enforcement Folks Losing Their Homes These Are A Few Real Life Issues Faced BY HOA & COA Association Members Florida statutes regulating HOAs and COAs are weak, without substance and virtually offe...
Co-ops, on the other hand, operate under Chapter 719 of the Florida Statutes whereas homeowners’ associations operate under Chapter 720 of the Florida Statutes. All three entities have similarities regarding the statutory obligations and fiduciary duties that govern both associations and directors. Fur...
“In many homeowners’ associations you still are required to allow people to nominate themselves from the floor at the annual meeting. However, based upon recent amendments to the HOA statute, there is an increasing number of homeowners’ associations amending their documents to make their election...
NOTE: This 5 day provision was also added into the condo statute this year so the theme of unification of the condo and HOA statutes continues! It is a bit odd that the legislature chose to make the date of the meeting/hearing the measure of when the 5 days begins since the association...
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The Amelia Walk Community Development District is a local, special purpose government entity authorized by Chapter 190 of the Florida Statutes as amended, and created by ordinance of the Nassau County as an alternative method of planning, acquiring, operating and maintaining community-wide improvements...
As of July 1, 2021, homeowner associations (HOA) desiring to amend their governing documents to regulate leasing will have a more difficult time. Section 720.306(h), Florida Statutes, was revised to more closely mirror statutory provisions contr... READ MORE MORE Blog Enties NEED FORMS? The...
,”Sara Wilson offers associations some practical steps to consider for a smooth transition from developer to board management. Get guidance on the benefits of hiring inspectors, understanding drainage concerns, and carefully reviewing (one more time!) those foundational governing documents – and set ...
The Pine Ridge Plantation Community Development District is a local, special purpose government entity authorized by Chapter 190 of the Florida Statutes as an alternative method of planning, acquiring, operating and maintaining community-wide improvements in planned communities. A CDD provides the “solut...
The Condominium Act, Section 718.113, Florida Statutes, requires approval of a material alteration by using the requirements found in the declaration of condominium and, if the declaration is silent, then the statute requires the approval of 75% of the total voting interests. The question becomes,...