Many community associations believe pursuing a lien foreclosure on a property that is in mortgage foreclosure is a waste of effort and money. However, since banks and owners alike are prolonging the foreclosure process, in some cases up to two years or more, properties that are occupied are prime candidates for foreclosure of a community […]
Since everybody knows what a legal “suit” is, why did a federal appellate court ask the Florida Supreme Court for a definition? A lot of money spent—and saved—depends on this inquiry. Florida contractors want their general-liability insurers to pick up the costs of pre-litigation efforts to resolve disputes about defects. The problem for the contractors […]
There are several new laws affecting community associations, condominiums, cooperatives, and homeowners’ associations. Governor Rick Scott, signed HB 791 into law effective on July 1, 2015. HB 791 impacts condominiums, cooperatives, and homeowners’ associations. (1) Electronic Voting (Condominiums, Cooperatives, and Homeowners’ Associations): The bill provides that associations may conduct elections and other membership votes by utilizing an […]
