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By Hans C. Wahl June 23, 2021 Posted in Community Association Law

On June 18th, 2021, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill that made substantial changes to community association laws, which affect homeowners’ associations, condominium associations, and cooperatives. The requirements of these new laws become effective on July 1st, 2021. Part I of this four part blog series focuses […]

By Hans C. Wahl May 18, 2021 Posted in Community Association Law

Florida law requires reserve funding for certain community association common elements. Condominium associations are required to fund reserve accounts for roof replacement, building painting, pavement resurfacing and any other item that has a maintenance expense or replacement cost exceeding $10,000. Fla. Stat. § 718.112(2)(f). Homeowners’ associations are required to fund […]

By Hans C. Wahl May 4, 2021 Posted in Community Association Law

Determining which entity is responsible for the cost of repair, replacement, and reconstruction when condominium property is damaged can be confusing.  Unit owners and condominium association leadership (board members and managers) often disagree about who is responsible for the expense after damage occurs.   The answer depends upon many factors. Florida […]