Members of condominium boards in Florida have important legal responsibilities. Among other obligations, boards must make that they keep condominium residents and visitors safe. They must also make sure the property for which they are responsible is structurally sound...
Condominium towers are complex construction projects. Most are built as towers in excess of 20 floors. A defect in one unit may be indicative of defects in several other units. Back in 2018, the condo owners in the Regalia on the Ocean Condominium, a condominium...
When you buy a new property, a huge concern for many buyers is whether the property is part of a homeowner's association. Many buyers worry about the perceived headaches associated with HOAs, but others realize that, when run correctly and reasonably, they can provide...
When it comes time to construct a new commercial or residential building in the Boca Raton, contractors, architects, and other construction professionals will be involved in the process to ensure that the building meets all safety criteria and the applicable standard...
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Apartment building owners in the Boca Raton area understand the intricacies of owning these properties. Many of these apartment buildings are owned by real estate companies. A recent announcement was made regarding new ownership of two apartment building properties in...
On August 13, 2020, Henry B. Handler was a panelist for a webinar hosted by FirstService Residential. The webinar covers topics such as: capital improvements vs. preventative maintenance, reserve studies, and the new challenges created by COVID-19. The webinar...
On June 26, 2017, Governor Rick Scott approved House Bill 1237 (HB 1237), amending Florida's Condominium Act and requiring condominium associations "go digital." Specifically, by July 1, 2018, an association with 150 or more units which does not manage timeshare units...
