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Covenant Enforcement: Think Twice Before Taking "Self Help" This September 3, 2010, article from Becker & Poliakoff's Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog describes a case in which HOA board members were held personally liable for large mometary damages caused by their improper actions in improperly attempting "do-it-yourself" covenant enforcement.
Does Your Condo/HOA Charge a Fee in Connection With a Sale or Transfer? This August 31, 2010, article from Becker & Poliakoff's Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog cautions that "If so you need to become aware of the Federal Housing Finance Agency's plan to prohibit Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and other Federal Home Loan Banks from purchasing mortgages for properties in communities where the covenants contain transfer fees." Click the article title to read the entire piece.
Proposed Federal Regulation may further restrict access to mortgages for those living in associations This is another "heads up" article, this time by Donna DiMaggio Berger, Esq., on the plan by the Federal Housing Finance Agency described above.
New Federal law provides protection to tenants in
foreclosed properties.
HUD offering some relief for home owners suffering from
Chinese drywall problems.
The final report of the Florida Supreme Court's Task Force
on Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Cases has been released.
Brevard Circuit Court orders mandatory mediation in cases
involving owner occupied property foreclosures.
White paper by Steve Stenger, President Condo Approval
Professionals, LLC, discussing new FHA condominium loan requirements
changes.
The opinions and analysis are those of Mr. Stenger.
Information about 2009-2010 swimming pool code changes by
Blue Ribbon Pool Care, provided by courtesy of the Mid-Florida Chapter,
Community Associations Institute.
Florida Statutes and Administrative Rules
The basic rules are contained in Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Rules (commonly called "Regulations"). Here is where you can find current copies:
The Florida Not-for-Profit Corporations Act
Note: Most Florida common interest ownership communities
are legally structured as not-for-profit Florida corporations. In such
communities Florida Chapter 617, "Corporations Not For Profit," applies in
addition to chapters relating to the specific type of community. Consult
your association's legal counsel if you have questions about whether Chapter 617
applies to your community.
Condominium Statute, Chapter 718
Cooperative Statute, Chapter 719
Homeowners' Association Statute, Chapter 720
Timeshare Statute, Chapter 721
Florida Regulations for Condominium Associations
Florida Regulations for Cooperatives
Florida Regulations for Homeowners' Associations
Florida Regulations for Timeshares
Other State of Florida Websites
Florida Condominium and Cooperative Information
Find your local state Representative
Websites of Local Municipalities
Florida Common Interest Ownership Advocacy Groups
Community Association Leadership Lobby (CALL)
Community Advocacy Network (CAN)
Brevard County Office of Emergency Management
Community Advocacy Networks Hurricane Preparedness Guide for Community Associations
"Disaster Recovery and Planning" pamphlet by Gary A. Poliakoff, J.D.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
FEMA information relating to Flood Insurance for condominium associations and unit owners.
Florida Division of Emergency Management
International Hurricane Research Center
National Environmental Satellite Data and Information
"Preparing for a Disaster" pamphlet from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation's Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes and the Florida Department of Community Affairs' Division of Emergency Management.
Also see "Community Association Legal Briefs" in the On-Line Instructional Video listings on our Education page. These include several related to disaster preparation and recovery.
Association Times This site, which describes itself as "A Web Resource for Community Associations," has an interesting monthly e-mail newsletter to which you can subscribe.
Brevard County Clerk of Courts Online access to the Official Records Management System for Brevard County. You can obtain copies of all documents filed in the county by following easy directions.
Community Associations Network e-Newsletter You can view past issues or subscribe to this national level bi-weekly on-line newsletter.
Gray Systems, Inc. (Fred Gray)
Katzman, Garfinkel, & Berger
The New Neighborhoods Publishing Company Blog Includes various articles of interest to those who administer or live in Shared Ownership Communities: Condominiums, Cooperatives and Homeowner's Associations. A project of attorney Gary Poliakoff and his son Ryan.