The Legislative Session for 2009 did not result in significant changes being made to the Condominium Act (Chapter 718 F.S.) or to the Homeowners’ Association Statute (Chapter 720 F.S.). Continue reading “2009 Legislative Changes in the Not-For-Profit Corporation Act”
Update on “Blanket Receiver” for Associations
On behalf of all of our association clients, we have been undertaking further investigation and monitoring of the developments following the Circuit Court decision from earlier this year, Continue reading “Update on “Blanket Receiver” for Associations”
Using Foreclosed Upon Homes as Storm Shelters in Homeowner Associations in South Florida
FEMA’s announcement that the organization is considering using foreclosed upon homes as storm shelters poses potential problems and issues for the homeowner associations that manage those particular single family home communities in South Florida. Continue reading “Using Foreclosed Upon Homes as Storm Shelters in Homeowner Associations in South Florida”
Reverse Mortgage Facts
Many communities are seeing an increase in the use of reverse mortgages by their owners. Alternatively, as older owners are passing on, Continue reading “Reverse Mortgage Facts”
Recent Court Decision on Blanket Receiver to Collect Rents for Condominiums
Recent news accounts have reported on a court decision in an existing foreclosure case in Miami-Dade County, Continue reading “Recent Court Decision on Blanket Receiver to Collect Rents for Condominiums”
Dealing with Delinquent Owners in Condominiums
Q: We have delinquent owners who are now more than $6,000 behind in their quarterly maintenance payments. A notice of their delinquency was sent on March 19, 2009. The second quarter payment was due April 1 and has not been received as of this date (April 14). Continue reading “Dealing with Delinquent Owners in Condominiums”
What are the changes made to the condominium association laws and when did they go into effect?
Q: What are the changes made to the condominium association laws and when did they go into effect?
A: Kaye & Bender, P.L. provided a report to its clients notifying them of the legislative changes. Continue reading “What are the changes made to the condominium association laws and when did they go into effect?”
What are a condominium association’s emergency powers and when can they be used?
Q: What are a condominium association’s emergency powers and when can they be used?
A: The Association Emergency Powers can be found in Florida Statute Section 718.1265. Following Continue reading “What are a condominium association’s emergency powers and when can they be used?”
What are the changes to homeowner association laws that were passed in the fall of 2008?
Q: What are the changes to homeowner association laws that were passed in the fall of 2008?
A: Kaye & Bender, P.L. provided a legislative update to its clients reporting the changes made in the fall of 2008. Continue reading “What are the changes to homeowner association laws that were passed in the fall of 2008?”