Legislative Lessons and Reminders

By: Rosa M. de la Camara, Esq., Becker & Poliakoff The Florida Legislature is commencing another busy legislative session. We are aware of possible legislation to criminalize fraudulent Emotional Support Animal requests and to help communities and local governments regulate short term rental activity. While we monitor this session’s progress, it is a good time […]

KW Property Management & Consulting Names Two New Partners Following Banner Year of Growth

Tim O’Keefe assumes role of Executive Director of Strategic Growth and Client Relations, and Frank Simone joins leading property management company as General Counsel Miami, Fla. – Jan. 8, 2019 – Following the completion of a record-breaking year of company and portfolio growth, KW Property Management & Consulting’s (KWPMC) has kicked off 2019 with the […]

Comply Now or Face the Consequences: How to Make Your Owners Play by the Rules

We recently sat down with attorney Michael R Kassower, from the firm Frank Weinberg Black, PL, a board certified expert in Condominium and Planned Development Law, to ask for his legal insight into one of the most common questions we get asked. Q. How can an association seek recourse for a non-compliant owner? What immediate […]

Holiday Decorating Etiquette As a Community

Holiday decorations are an easy way for an association to spread some seasonal cheer and add a cozy, communal vibe to the neighborhood. And they’re a big part of Florida communities: 80 percent of associations choose to decorate, per a recent survey from the Community Association Leadership Lobby. But, what was once a practice limited […]

Holiday Bonus Etiquette for Association Employees and Vendors

Whether you live in a suburb or in the heart of the city, an HOA or high-rise condominium, things can get pretty expensive. The holiday season compounds the issue: there are gifts to be bought, travel to be booked, parties to attend and the stress that many Boardss feel when trying to figure out what […]