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FAN's Featured Blog Post
Florida Enacts COVID Liability Protections Law
by Laura Manning-Hudson, Florida HOA Lawyer Blog, March 31, 2021
 The Florida Legislature made Covid-19 civil liability protections for businesses, healthcare providers, non-profits, and other organizations a major priority for the 2021 session, and on Monday, March 29, it became the year’s first bill signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Read more
Industry News and Articles
Keep in mind that some of the articles are directed toward HOAs or condos specifically, but most can be applied to all types of community associations.
Vaccination ID’s; To Require or Not to Require | Association Liability Protection
by Jeffrey Rembaum, Esq. of Kaye Bender Rembaum, April 7, 2021
Florida’s community association board members are wrestling with many amenity re-opening decisions these days. As a part of that decision making process, board members may be considering requiring proof of vaccination as a pre-requisite to such use. Read more
Sweeping Community Association Legislation Passes Unanimously in Florida Senate, Goes to House for Consideration
by Laura Manning-Hudson, Florida HOA Lawyer Blog, April 8, 2021
 Senate Bill 630, a bill that has wide support from community association industry interests across the state, passed the Florida Senate with a unanimous vote of 40 to zero. It will now move to the Florida House of Representatives for consideration. Read more
Broward County Emergency Order 21-01: Watch the Webinar Now
by Ashley Dietz Gray, Marketing Director, Campbell Property Management
Broward County issued Emergency Order 21-01 which was effective on Monday, April 19, 2021 at 4:42PM. EO 21-01 lifted pool restrictions and reduced sanitization requirements. You can find the detailed EO 21-01 here. Read more
A Primer on Florida Community Association Voting By Proxy
by Laura Manning-Hudson, Florida HOA Lawyer Blog, April 5, 2021
Community associations often struggle with securing a quorum, which is the minimum number of voting interests required to be present in order to conduct a meeting of the members, and this challenge has been exacerbated by the pandemic. Read more
Free Property Fraud Alerts for Palm Beach and Broward Counties
by Evan Bradley, CFO, Campbell Property Management, April 9, 2021
Property fraud is a very serious issue which, according to the FBI, is the fastest growing white-collar crime in the United States. This crime occurs when criminals file fraudulent deeds to transfer ownership and then try to mortgage, sell, or rent your property. Read more
“Delinquent Owners Can’t Serve on Board,” News-Press
by Joseph E. Adams, Becker, April 5, 2021
 The controlling authority when condominium documents conflict with the statute is an exceedingly complex issue, which often confounds even Florida Bar board certified attorneys who practice in this field. Read more
Important Considerations for Community Associations’ Use of Security Cameras
by Roberto C. Blanch, Florida HOA Lawyer Blog, April 19, 2021
Security cameras in community associations, especially in sprawling HOA communities with gated entries and considerable common areas, help to provide residents and guests with an added measure of peace of mind. Read more
Board Workshop Meeting Subject to Sunshine Rules,” News-Press
by Joseph E. Adams, Becker, April 12, 2021
 A “board meeting” is defined as any gathering of a quorum of the board to “conduct” association business. A gathering can occur physically, remotely (video or telephone conference), or a combination thereof. Read more
Be on the Look Out for Super Termites
by Diana Quigley, Education and Change Management Manager, Campbell Property Management, April 27, 2021
Super termites are leaving decades-old trees gutted and vulnerable, as reported by the South Florida Sun Sentinel. These newly arrived Formosan and Asian subterranean termites are hollowing out decades-old canopies and making them vulnerable to high winds. Read more
“HOA Election Procedures Explained,” News-Press
by Joseph E. Adams, Becker, April 19, 2021
 Many homeowners’ associations verify the outer envelope information in advance of the meeting by checking the signatures and parcel identification on the outer envelope against the association’s list of qualified voters. Read more
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