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Around the State

What To Do about Coronavirus in your Condo?
HOAs and condominiums have a duty of care to their residents, staff and any visitors who come in and out of your community. You need to keep people calm and safe, the situation seems very scary but panicking doesn’t help. You should be keeping up with Federal and State guidance on Coronavirus, otherwise known as COVID-19 and passing on the most relevant information... (more)

St. Petersburg Condo Resident Tests Positive for Coronavirus
The case is one of 14 positive tests of coronavirus in Pinellas County. As of Thursday morning, Florida health officials reported 390 positive cases involving residents and visitors diagnosed here as well as a small number of Floridians diagnosed and isolated outside the state. The ONE resident, who was not identified, is quarantined at a hospital, general manager James... (more)

Homeowners Sue Keys Gate Golf Course Owners
Morris Henry was happy in his retirement. He’d purchased a home in the new Augusta Greens neighborhood, paying a $50,000 premium to be on hole #5 of the golf course. He envisioned a golden twilight of golfing from his backyard and socializing with neighbors in a park-like setting. Instead, Henry says the golf course closed and it’s deferred maintenance left... (more)
 
  

 
 

Blog Bits

Session Ends and Long Awaited ESA Bill Passes!
Before we jump into the outcome of Florida’s 2020 Legislative Session, it is very important to note that the CDC has stated that gatherings of 50 or more people should be postponed for the next eight weeks. Bars, clubs, theaters and other places of public accommodation throughout the Sunshine State are being closed or their capacity and hours are being dramatically... (more)

5 Ways to Make Architectural Reviews a Breeze
While architectural reviews are vital to protect property values and enforce community standards, the process of conducting these reviews is often challenging for community association managers and homeowners. An architectural review is a process – or group of processes – typically administered or overseen by the association board or Architectural Review... (more)

How to Master a Board Meeting in One Hour
Conducting effective board meetings play an important role in the Board of Directors’ ability to successfully govern their community. It takes a great deal of time and effort for a board meeting to run in a timely and productive manner. Moderated by Business Development Manager Laura Bryant, Castle Group held a roundtable on February 5th titled “How to Master... (more)

HOA Management Best Practices – What Your Association Should Expect
Each management company will take a different approach to providing their services to a community. Though these approaches may vary, there are a few best practices that should be looked for when determining if a management company is right for your community. We have mapped out a list of the top... (more)
 


 
 

FCAP Resources

Election Process – Part One
With many condominium associations in the midst of election season, there are several questions that arise regarding the election process. For the most part, the process varies greatly between condominiums and homeowners associations. Condominium elections that fail to follow the procedures outlined in the Condominium Act, Florida Administrative... (more)

Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act – What Every Board Member and Manager Need to Know
The applicability of the Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA) as compared to the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) should not be confused. The requirements of the FCCPA are far broader and apply to “all persons” while the requirements of the federal FDCPA only apply... (more)
 


 

Punitive Damages – Punishment for Management Landscaping Conduct?
Can a manager subject a Florida community association to punitive damages? Over landscaping? For $15 million? Because an association normally is a corporation, the purpose of punitive damages, to punish, is not always clear cut, and thankfully, instances are few and far between. But, bad things... (more)

Not So Fast! Closing Out Construction Projects
So, you retained a contractor, money is still owed, and their work is near completion—now what? Whether it’s delays, payment issues, or workmanship concerns, the closing out of a construction project can be just as daunting for an association board as making the decision to undergo the construction in the first place. The following are some common issues that arise... (more)
 

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