Most folks who serve on community association boards have a strong commitment to their community and bring a sincere desire to serve their neighbors with integrity. What most board members
Why are so many Boomers looking to buy larger homes?
If you pick up the business page of any local paper, you’ll see that the memory of the recent recession is finally starting to fade. Indeed, you don’t have to
Residential real estate markets are stabilized and stimulated
There appears to be continuing stability in the residential real estate market in Florida. After decades of fluctuations between the great highs and great lows of the economy nationally and
Florida Law Altered to Shield Time-Share Company From Fraud Lawsuit
Orlando-based Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp. (MVC) is a time-share behemoth, owning and operating 60 properties containing 12,800 vacation ownership villas with 410,000 owners in the United States and eight other
Pensacola Beach May Allow Double Lots Under Proposed Rule Change
Homes in Pensacola Beach could become castles under a proposed rule change which would allow for the combination of residential lots. As reported in the Pensacola News-Journal, the Santa Rosa
Changes to Florida Condominium Law Include New Limits, Obligations, and Criminal Penalties for Board Members
Community association board members in Florida have many legal and fiduciary obligations to the association and property owners. There are also corresponding consequences when those obligations are not met or
Should Commercial Landlords Ask for Personal Guarantees from Tenants?
Well-crafted commercial leases are designed to address every aspect of the landlord-tenant relationship. For commercial property owners, the lease should maximize cash-flow while minimizing risk, clearly outlining the respective rights
Governor’s Veto Means Florida Condo Associations May Have to Pony Up for Fire Safety Upgrades
As a member of your condominium association board, are you ready to levy a special assessment of thousands of dollars per unit owner? Are your owners prepared to be hit
Condos and the ADA
Over 25 years ago, the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) transformed both the legal and physical landscape of this country. Making facilities and opportunities accessible and available to individuals with
Disaster Preparedness—How prepared is your Condominium or HOA for a hurricane?
Now that hurricane season is officially underway, it is essential to make sure that your condominium or HOA is prepared. The Florida “Panhandle” has remained largely untargeted by the most