Florida passed the Florida Homeowners Association Act in October 2023. Often referred to as the "Homeowners Association Bill of Rights," the statute improves transparency between board members and residents while raising the standard for operation. Hunter Faulkner, partner and real estate attorney at J...
While this was initially thought to preclude any new laws from being adopted this year, an emergency legislative session was recently held for the primary purpose of addressing the insurance crisis facing the State of Florida. For the past few years insurance carriers have been mired in claims, ...
The article discusses amendments of Condominium and Homeowners' Association Laws in Florida. It states Florida Governor Rick Scott has signed into law House Bill 1195, which amends the state laws relating to condominiums and homeowners' associations. It notes that the changes will be effective July ...
Gelfand & Arpe represents Florida condominium associations, homeowners’ associations and coops as well as owners of property in Florida communities.
“a capital budget planning tool used to determine the physical status and estimated repair or replacement cost of capital components and an analysis of association funding capacity to maintain, repair, and replace capital components.” A tragedy in Florida several years ago has inspired legislatures...
For many Florida homeowners, the only affordable option is Citizens, the state's insurer of last resort. Chubb and Amica are among the best home insurance companies in Florida, according to our analysis. We analyzed data from more than 30 insurance companies to help you find the best home in...
Florida Homeowners Association ActQ & A Notice of Board Meetings Must Be Properly Posted Joseph Adams Posted on November 4, 2019Q: I purchased my condominium unit last year. Am I entitled to have a copy of the agenda for regular board meetings prior to the actual meeting or at least be...
Needed repairs at a Miami-Dade condo is putting the state's laws that govern condo boards and home association governance and operation in the spotlight again. Jan 25, 2024 Residents concerned about development plan in their Northwest Miami-Dade community ...
How Do I Start a Homeowners Association? The first step is to become familiar with laws governing HOAs in your state. Then, find out if the residents in your neighborhood are interested, hold meetings, draft the CC&Rs, establish the HOA as a business or nonprofit, and elect the officials...
Remodeling Your Home? Many exterior changes require review and approval from the homeowners association. Submit your request online. Begin About Green Leaf Year built: 1983 Number of units: 407 Trash pickup day: Monday More Info Information about Tara Vista developmentGreen...