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Chapter 718, Florida Statutes
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What to Expect – Pre-Suit Mediation Edition
Both Chapter 718 and Chapter 720, Florida Statutes, encourage, recommend and in some situations even require mediation. But what is mediation? Legally speaking, mediation is a type of Alternative Dispute…
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HB 797 Revises and Renames Chapter 617 of the Florida Statutes with a Focus on Transparency
Florida House Bill 797 (2026) introduces several governance reforms designed to increase accountability within nonprofit corporations, including community associations. Among the most noteworthy changes are the creation of new officer…
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Corporate Annual Report Requirements for Community Associations
By Joseph Adams
Q: I am new to the board of directors at my condominium association, and at a recent board meeting it was brought up that the association has not filed its…
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Understanding Affidavit Requirements for Florida Community Associations
By Joseph Adams
Q: I have a question regarding affidavits. I am the Secretary of my condominium association and am sometimes asked to sign affidavits for the mailing of meeting notices and similar…
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Board Discretion Over Landscaping Contracts
By Joseph Adams
Q: I am on the board of my condominium association and we were required to get a structural integrity reserve study last year, and we did. We are now faced…
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Board Member Qualifications and Assessment Delinquencies
By Joseph Adams
Q: A husband and wife currently serve on the board of directors of my condominium association. I did not think this was permitted. Are they both allowed to serve on…
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Understanding Condominium Association Fees in Florida Unit Sales and Transfers
By Joseph Adams
Q: I am in the process of selling my condominium unit. What fees or other charges can my condominium association charge in connection with the sale of my unit? (R.B.,…
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A Look at the Biscayne 21 Termination Case
The Biscayne 21 case has become one of the most closely watched condominium termination disputes in Florida, offering important guidance for developers, associations and unit owners alike. At the center…
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Minority Unit Owners’ Veto Power Over Condo Termination
Termination of a condominium in Florida is a complicated transaction with numerous legal issues at play. F.S 718.117 governs terminations of condominiums and allows termination for economic waste or impossibility…
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How Can Condominium Associations Enforce Short-Term Rental Bans?
By Jay Roberts
Previously, in Can We Ban Short-Term Rentals in Our Condominium? we discussed what internal actions must be taken in order for your condominium association to ban short-term rentals. This article…