In this Issue:
Summertime Grilling on a Condominium Balcony…Think Again
While summer grilling covers the gamut from burgers and hot dogs to salmon and pizza, if your community is a condominium, grilling on a balcony could …
Community Update, Volume 11, 2014
As the end of the year approaches, we find ourselves reflecting on those with the inspiration and vision to shape our industry. This year, we sadly experienced the passing of Gary Poliakoff, our Firm’s co-founder and pioneer in the field …
Community Update, Volumes 7 & 8, 2014
Here it is – our Special Legislative Issue of Community Update. This year CALL had significant impact on the new laws and published detailed guides to the legislation. Legislation this year included guidance for associations with respect to abandoned units, …
Community Update, Volume 6, 2014
There have been numerous articles in the press regarding forced sales of condominium units. A law adopted in 2007 changed the procedure to terminate a condominium. Do you understand the termination process? As an owner, do you have any say …
Community Update, Volume 5, 2014
Our legislative town halls have provided active community leaders with insights into the new laws that impact community association operations. Over 100 people attended the session held in Fort Lauderdale where the panel consisted of no less than six (6) …
Community Update, Volume 4, 2014
Slow moving mortgage foreclosures often result in homes or units being vacant for years with the owner completely ignoring what transpires with respect to the property. The association notices someone seems to be living there – who is that person? …
Condo cannot collect safe harbor from mortgagee after foreclosure
Court explains “safe harbor” and says:
“individualized charges, such as interest, late fees, collection costs and attorney’s fees do not fit within the statutory or common sense understanding of “regular periodic assessments”
A …
Condo Associations & HOAs Losing Millions Nationwide
Financial controls are extremely important.
According to recent reports, more than 1.2 million worthless checks enter the banking system every day in the United States. Check fraud losses account for …
Federal Lawsuit Filed Against HOAs for Overcharges
HOAs are being sued in federal court for charging more fees, costs and assessments than permitted by law.
Condos, HOAs and Coops Will Have the Ability to Demand Rent
SB 1196 Includes New Remedies for Collecting Money Owed to Associations.
Community leaders and managers have complained for years about investor owner delinquencies. Why should the owner continue to collect …