Condo Tag

17 Sep Can Florida Condominiums Prevent Unit Owners from Installing Natural Gas Fuel Stations?

Posted at 23:27h in 2021, Commercial Insurance, Condominium Governance, Directors & Officers, Personal Insurance, Risk Management

By Anita Byer, Setnor Byer Insurance & Risk The Florida Legislature has a history of volunteering (i.e., forcing) condominium associations to join the Green Movement. A couple of years ago, lawmakers were focused on electric vehicles. This year it was natural gas vehicles. As a result,...

08 Jul Legislative Update: Multiple Amendments to Florida’s Condominium Act Took Effect July 1st

Posted at 14:27h in 2021, Commercial Insurance, Condominium Governance, Directors & Officers, Risk Management

By Anita Byer, Setnor Byer Insurance & Risk Did you know that multiple changes to Florida’s Condominium Act went into effect July 1, 2021? As a result, board members have an obligation to find out if and how these new and amended laws may affect their...

01 Apr Legislative Update: Florida Considering Multiple Condominium-Related Bills in 2019

Posted at 14:51h in Condominium Governance

Florida’s condominium laws change pretty much every year. They’re likely to change again this year. Multiple condominium-related bills have already been filed since Florida’s 2019 Regular Legislative Session began March 5th. Below is a summary of various bills currently being considered by the Florida Legislature. House Bill 721 (Emotional Support Animals) Amends Florida’s...

05 Feb When Can Condominium Associations Enter Abandoned Units?

Posted at 18:18h in Condominium Governance

Abandoned units can be a big problem for condominium associations. What if an abandoned unit has a water leak, mold or faulty wiring? Fortunately, Florida’s Condominium Act provides associations with a powerful solution. Regardless of any authority provided in the condominium documents (declaration, bylaws, etc.), the association board may, in its...

12 Sep Understanding Florida’s Statutory Insurance Requirements for Condominium Associations

Posted at 16:59h in Condominium Governance

Every condominium association should have insurance, which is precisely why Florida law requires them to have insurance. Associations must use their best efforts to obtain and maintain adequate insurance to protect the association’s property. Florida’s minimum mandatory insurance requirements apply to every residential condominium, regardless...

10 Jul Condominium Associations Must Go Green Under Florida’s New EV Charging Station Law

Posted at 20:07h in Condominium Governance, Risk Management

Do unit owners have the right to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in their reserved parking spaces? In the past, Florida condominium associations essentially had the power to answer this question as they saw fit. Not anymore. As of July 1, 2018, unit owners may...

28 Aug Does Florida’s New Website Requirement Apply to Your Condo Association?

Posted at 18:07h in Condominium Governance

Are you ready for www.InsertYourCondoHere.com? Thanks to a recent statutory amendment, if your condominium association has 150 or more units, you need to start getting ready. By July 1, 2018, condo associations with 150 or more units are required to post digital copies of various documents on...

26 Jan Keep Conflicts of Interest Out of the Condominium Association Board Room

Posted at 21:35h in Commercial Insurance, Condominium Governance, Risk Management

Condominium board members are required by law to act in the best interests of the association and the unit owners. Unfortunately, this duty of loyalty can be compromised by conflicts of interest. Even the appearance of conflicting interests can cause unit owners to lose faith...

29 Jun Rental Applications and Servicemembers: New Rules for Condominium Associations

Posted at 15:15h in Condominium Governance, Professional Liability, Risk Management

Why has July 1st become an important date for condominium associations? It’s the date legislative changes to Florida’s Condominium Act typically take effect. This year, no significant statutory amendments were passed, so instead of preparing for statutory changes, condominium associations can start planning Fourth of...