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...
Condominiums
Regalia Condo Association settles suit for $17.5 million
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...
Florida condo association agrees to $17.5M settlement
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...
Capital Improvements: A Blueprint for Success Webinar Recording – Watch It Now!
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...
Condominium Associations (Must) Go Digital
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...