Before you know it, 2014 will be here. Many associations end their fiscal year on December 31st. With that in mind, this is a great

and Other Interesting and Important News What do short sales, Florida’s Marketable Record Title Act, construction agreement indemnities, the term, “defalcation”, prevailing party attorney fees,

If your association seeks to compel compliance with the maintenance provisions of its governing documents, before filing a lawsuit the association first needs to ensure

This week, Palm Beach Post writer, Jan Musgrave, reported on yet another community association security debacle that tragically led to a shooting and near fatality.

The association’s “declaration of covenants and restrictions” is a contract between the association and its members. Amongst other things, it provides for the rights and

As of July 1, 2013, many new laws concerning community associations went into effect. If you serve on a homeowners’ association board, there is a

Every now and then you might read about a homeowner who defaulted on his or her mortgage and ended up getting their house for FREE.

HOA BOARD MEMBER CERTIFICATION. Effective July 1, 2013, within 90 days of taking office, all HOA board members are required to become “certified” by either

About a year ago, Rembaum’s Association Roundup reported that the 5th District Court of Appeals (“5th DCA”), in Lakeview Reserve v. Maronda, recognized that the

Until not too long ago, if an investor or foreclosing lender acquired seven or more condominium units, there was limited legal authority from the Florida