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Delinquent Assessments and Short Sale Offers – A Quick Guide for Associations

Recently, short sales in South Florida have become a popular foreclosure alternative. In a short sale, the sales price is

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2013 Bank Foreclosure Trends

For the last several years, the state of Florida has been labeled as the foreclosure “hot spot” of the nation.

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Inspections, Work Logs Imperative to Protect Condominium Associations Against Defective Concrete Restoration Projects

Concrete restoration projects are unavoidable during the lifespan of every concrete building in South Florida. They are among the most

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HOA’s Settlement with Trayvon Martin Family Illustrates Liability Issues Involving Neighborhood Watch Programs

Last year I participated in a discussion with an Associated Press reporter and wrote about a central Florida community association’s

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House Bill 1339 Would Enable Foreclosing Lenders to Avoid Paying Their Fair Share to Community Associations

Our other community association attorneys and I have been keeping a watchful eye on the bills impacting condominium associations and

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Fourth DCA Rules Insurance Companies Not Required to Provide Coverage for all Portions of Condominium Property

Recently, the Fourth District Court of Appeal in the case of Citizens Property Insurance Corp. v. River Manor Condominium Association,

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Florida Supreme Court Limits Economic Loss Rule Only to Product Liability Cases in Ruling on Lawsuit by Community Association Against Insurance Broker

A 5-2 majority decision by the Florida Supreme Court in the case of Tiara Condominium Association v. Marsh & McLennan

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2013 Community Association Proposed Legislation

The 2013 Florida legislative session will soon kick into high gear, and with it will come another round of bills

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Third DCA Opinion Deals Significant Blow to Condo Associations That Foreclose on Units in Advance of Banks

For the past several years we have written many articles in this blog encouraging condominium associations to aggressively move their

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Third District Appellate Opinion May Affect Collection Strategies

In its recent opinion in the case of Aventura Management, LLC vs. Spiaggia Ocean Condominium Association, Inc., the Third District

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Report in Daily Business Review: Firm Wins Appeal Before Third DCA in Dispute Between Developer, Condo Association Over Ownership of Parking, Storage Spaces

In December, firm partners Helio De La Torre and Laura M. Manning-Hudson, together with of-counsel attorney H. Hugh McConnell, prevailed

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Top 10 Collections Resolutions for 2013 for South Florida Community Associations

The start of the year marks an ideal time for community associations to take a close and careful look at

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Hidden Costs for Associations Playing Music or Movies in Common Areas

Many community associations provide for music and movies to be played in the common areas or common elements for the