The Law Spot-Online Notary Services
Online Notary Services House Bill 409 makes several changes to the laws governing notary services, which took place on January 1, 2020. The changes effect several Florida Statutes. The changes to the notary statutes include providing that a notary’s electronic signature that must be retained under the notary’s sole control includes access protection with passwords […]
Are Drones Roaming Overhead?
Are Drones Roaming Overhead? If you’re hoping that you and your members and owners can keep drones from flying overhead, you’ll be disappointed in what the law has to say on the subject. The controlling law is the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act. It is Florida’s companion statutes to federal laws that regulate the use of […]
Ask Fred-Due to an emergency
Question: My association closed much of the association’s property after Hurricane Irma to repair damages caused by the hurricane. The fallout by association members was shocking. I am pretty sure that the association was within its rights to limit access to association property due to an emergency, but can you point me to the right […]
The Law Spot-In the event of an emergency…
The Florida statutes grants emergency powers to associations when damage has been caused by an event and the state has declared a state of emergency in the area that the association is located. Section 720.316 of the Florida Statutes detailed the emergency powers, which include holding board meetings or canceling and/or rescheduling association meetings. The […]
Current or null and void?
Did you know you can look up any licenses community association firm, community association manager, pre-licensure provider, or continuing education provider? The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation allows anyone to see the status of a license held by community association professionals. If you hold a current license your status will be listed as […]
Don’t Vape on Me
Don’t Vape on Me Vaping isn’t a new phenomenon any longer, but the number of persons now using vapes, or more accurately, “nicotine dispending devices” have grown significantly in the last five years. A quick internet search on “statistics on vaping in the United States” provides many articles on the subject. Although the use of […]
The Law Spot-Existing High-rise condominium buildings
The Law Spot Section 718.112(2)(L) of the Florida Statues was changed in the 2019 legislative session by HB 7103. The time required for retrofitting an existing high-rise condominium building has been extended to January 1, 2024. New language in section 718.112(2)(L) requires an association to ensure compliance with the Florida Fire Prevention Code with regard […]
Recording board rules and regulations
Is it true that Board adopted Rules and Regulations have to be recorded within local government. I thought I heard about this at a seminar. Please advise Hello: I received your question about recording board rules and regulations. There is a provision in the Homeowners’ Association Statute, Chapter 720, that does seem to require the […]