| Recent Legislative Changes |
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| Community Advocacy Network |
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Condo theft reminds boards to be wary
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Sean Da Oliveira |
Stoneybrook HOAs want buyers to pay back dues on foreclosed homes
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Victor Manuel Ramos, Orlando Sentinel |
Money-saving firm eyes tax appeal deadline
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Fallan Patterson, Hi-Riser Magazine |
New surveys will assist reform bill
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Maria Chercoles - Sun-Sentinel |
Could Home Court Advantage Act be seller's disadvantage
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Jennifer LeClaire, The Real Deal |
New laws give condo directors more power
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I.M. Stackel, Naples News |
Legislators working on changes for rules governing home/condo associations
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I.M. Stackel, Naples News |
Group Informs Owner Associations
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Julie Levin, The Miami Herald |
Condo and homeowner associations turning over records to House committee
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Joe Kollin, Sun-Sentinel |
Feedback at select committee meeting key to creating better HOA laws
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Donna D. Berger, Esq. |
Board Member Boot Camp
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SJ Strock, Estate Lifestyle |
Florida CFO Alex Sink Headlines Event Hosted by Community Advocacy Network
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Sun-Sentinel |
Caution Urged with Self-Insurance
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Chris Guanche, Hi-Riser |
The Legislative Process in Florida: What You Always Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask
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Donna D. Berger, Esq. |
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| Association Issues |
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Oil Spill Education and Plan of Action for Community Associations
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Donna D. Berger, Condo & HOA Management Magazine |
Part 2 of 2: Tips to Survive (and Even Thrive) in the Current Economic Storm
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Donna D. Berger, Condo & HOA Management Magazine |
Part 1 of 2: Tips to Survive (and Even Thrive) in the Current Economic Storm
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Donna D. Berger, Condo & HOA Management Magazine |
Guest Column: No more community associations?
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Donna DiMaggio Berger, Esq. (Historic City News |
What Are The Traits of a Highly Functioning Board of Directors?
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Donna D. Berger, Esq. |
Service Animal Requests: How to do the Right Thing for the Right Reasons
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Donna DiMaggio Berger, Esq. |
Merger of Associations: Rationale and Procedures
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Donna D. Berger, Esq. |
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| Caselaw Updates |
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Board Member Eligibility
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Trial Court Decision |
Selective Enforcement
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Courtesy of ; Department of Business and Professional Regulation |
Sexual Predator - Duty To Warn
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Fourth District Court of Appeals |
DBPR vs. Fountains South Condominium No. 3C Association, Inc.
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John G. Van Laningham, Administrative Law Judge |
Plaza East Declaratory Statement/Insurance Deductibles as Common Expense
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DPR - Division of Florida Land Sales |
Common Area Maintenance/Standing to Sue
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Fourth District of Appeal of Appeals |
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| Hurricane Preparedness |
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Developing and Implementing a Disaster Plan
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Leigh C. Katzman, Esq. |
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| Katzman Garfinkel & Berger In the News |
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Homeowners associations buck cable bills
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Mary Shanklin, Orlando Sentinel |
Fire at Lauderhill condo sparks questions about how board spent unit owners' fees
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Julie Patel, Sun Sentinel |
Condo law awaits OK from Crist
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John McCarthy, Florida Today |
Lawmakers combine bills in bid to spur condo reform
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Fallan Patterson, Sun-Sentinel |
Will Proposed Bills Help or Hinder Real Estate Market?
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Polyana da Costa, Daily Business Review |
Condo association struggles mount as delinquencies jump
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Yudislaidy Fernandez, Miami Today |
Sun Sentinel Town Hall meeting draws large crowd, lots of questions
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Daniel Vasquez, Sun-Sentinel blog |
Paid up? Owners can stay, even as foreclosure looms
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Fallan Patterson, Hi-Riser Magazine |
Condos sic judges on owners for back fees
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Mary Shanklin, Orlando Sentinel |
Judge taps receiver to collect rents on units in foreclosure
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Paola Iuspa-Abbott, Daily Business Review |
Chinese drywall class action lawsuit targets Lennar Corp.
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Paul Brinkmann-South Florida Business Journal |
New condo loan rules could hurt distressed areas
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Adrian Sainz-Associated Press |
Buckley Towers wins $20M verdict
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Paul Brinkmann, South Florida Business Journal |
Buckley Towers a big loss for QBE Insurance
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Paul Brinkmann, South Florida Business Journal |
Association Financial Problems: Pursuing Unresolved Casualty Claims May be the Solution
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Donna D. Berger, Esq. |
Waiting for the Bank to Foreclose: A Moder Day Story
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Leigh C. Katzman, Esq. |
Collier, Naples governments sound off on what constitutes noise
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I.M. Stackel, Naples Daily News |
Merging law firms working together in tough times
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Alana Roberts, Daily Business Review |
Chinese drywall issue pops up locally
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Paul Brinkman, South Florida Business Journal |
Guest Commentary: Advocacy network helps condo owners keep an eye on Tallahassee legislation
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Ewing Sutherland |
Law will require proof of interior-structure insurance for condos
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Fallan Patterson, South Florida Sun-Sentinel |
Unpaid fees trouble condos
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The Truth, Lake Ashton Talk |
Firm seeking attorneys find better pool of talent
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Alana Roberts, Daily Business Review |
Condo board powers in storm emergency raise questions
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Daniel Vasquez, Sun-Sentinel |
Insurance lawsuit highlights risks in older buildings
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Paul Brinkmann, South Florida Business Journal |
How to resolve problems with your neighbors
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Darryl E. Owens, Orlando Sentinel |
Judge rejects state law on mixed-use condo buildings
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Paul Brinkmann, South Florida Business Journal |
Florida Ombudsman to Resign
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Terry Sheridan, Daily Business Review |
Condo Meltdown - Desperate measures
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Paola Iuspa-Abbott-Daily Business Review |
Troubled condo associations have few options but to cut
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Marilyn Bowden, Miami Today |
Reforms expected to curtail homeowner groups' abuse
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Lou Ortiz, Miami Today |
Condo law change gives emergency power to directors
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I.M. Stackel, Naples News |
Condo rules get largest overhaul since 1991
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Terry Sheridan, Daily Business Review |
Changes in Florida condominium law await governor's signature
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Joe Kollin, Sun-Sentinel |
Suit seeks to extend Poe insurance deadline
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Beatrice E. Garcia, Miami Herald |
Suit seeks to push POE deadline back
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South Florida Business Journal |
Condo associations in eye of foreclosure storm
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Scott Andron, Miami Herald |
Forced to Give Up Condos
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Shannon Behnken, Tampa Tribune |
Board Member Boot Camp
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SJ Strock, Estate Lifestyle |
Florida CFO Alex Sink Headlines Event Hosted by Community Advocacy Network
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Sun-Sentinel |
Caution Urged with Self-Insurance
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Chris Guanche, Hi-Riser |
Condo fraud cases prompt calls for advice
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Natalie P. McNeal, Miami Herald |
Cable TV For Condo Viewers, More Options, but End to Discounts?
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Terry Sheridan, Daily Business Review |
Buyers: Condo contracts are not worth the wait
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Michael Hinman, Tampa Bay Business Journal |
Condo associations lose revenue due to housing crisis fallout
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Paul Brinkmann, South Florida Business Journal |
Boca Del Mar agrees to cut ties with three subdivisions
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Paola Iuspa-Abbott, Daily Business Review |
Judge Rules Co-Owners Can Serve Together on Coral Springs Board
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Joe Kollin, Sun Sentinel |
Mold Problems Can Be Aggravated By Slow-Moving Condo Associations
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Joe Kollin, Sun-Sentinel |
Legislative Wrap-Up Mixed Results for Housing
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Terry Sheridan, Daily Business Review |
Bill would limit foreclosures over some unpaid homeowner fees
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Terry Sheridan, Daily Business Review |
State Budget - Condo education fund could be victim of tax shortfall
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Terry Sheridan of the Daily Business Review |
Chicago attorney battles with Turnberry over Wilma damage
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Paul Brinkmann, South Florida Business Journal |
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