Miya’s Law: Landlords Have New Safety Requirements to Meet Under Florida Rental Unit Legislation
Contributed by Daily Business Review Real Estate Reporter, Melea VanOstrand Here’s what Florida landlords and their attorneys need to know to stay in compliance with Miya’s Law, named after an Orlando student who was killed in her apartment in 2021 by a maintenance worker. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill aimed at making […]
2022 Florida Legislative Special Session Finally Produces Some Meaningful Legislation On Condominium Reform
By JEREMY APISDORF, JONATHAN GOLDSTEIN, AND REBECCA CASAMAYOR The tragedy that occurred in South Florida due to the Champlain Towers South collapse resulted in crescendoing calls for legislative changes to Florida’s Condominium Act, in order to prioritize the safety of condominium residents and structures. To further that interest Florida created the Condominium Law and Policy […]
Inflation-Proofing Your Community Association Budget
Community association dues are not fixed, meaning the fees may increase or decrease depending on a variety of variables. An increase in dues doesn’t always happen every year during budget season, but when it happens, homeowners are frequently concerned. While there are many factors that can contribute to an increase in association dues, in some […]
What Buyers Are Looking at Before Buying a Home or Unit in Your Community
While it’s a seller’s market right now, homes and condos have been selling at a rapid pace and at record-breaking prices especially throughout Florida markets. However, when a buyer is looking at purchasing a unit or a home in a community association, there are usually several things that they evaluate before making an offer – […]
What Boards Should Know About 40-Year Recertification
When a residential or commercial building in specific counties in the State of Florida – including Miami-Dade and Broward County – celebrates its 40th birthday, it must be recertified by an engineer or architect to ensure its structural and electrical safety. Thereafter, buildings must be recertified every ten years. Here are the basics that boards […]