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New Case Could Imperil Common Florida Condo Rule

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Condominium associations have long had the power to adopt reasonable rules and regulations in order to govern their unit owners in an orderly fashion. However, a new ruling from a Florida court threatens to upend one...more

Roetzel & Andress

Condo 4.0 – Florida’s Latest Changes to the Condominium Act (HB 913)

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On June 23, 2025, Governor DeSantis signed HB 913. This law is effective July 1, 2025. This is Part I of a two-part summary and contains the changes to the Condominium Act and Fla. Stat. 553.899, of which condominium...more

Winstead PC

2025 Texas Legislative Update: Issues Affecting Texas Homeowners’ Associations And Condominium Owners’ Associations

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The 2025 Texas Legislative Session concludes on June 2, and new regulations impacting homeowners’ associations and condominium owners’ associations will be implemented on September 1, 2025....more

DarrowEverett LLP

Blacklisted Condos: A Growing Crisis for Owners and Buyers

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The blacklisting of condominium/condo associations by financial institutions and insurance providers has emerged as a pressing issue in the real estate finance and housing sector. This practice, which involves lenders or...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Condo Association’s Foreclosure On More Than Six Months’ Worth Of Assessments Will Leave Lender's Lien In Place Under D.C....

Courts have long interpreted the D.C. Condominium Act as creating a super-priority lien on a condo unit, in favor of the condo association, for the most recent six months’ worth of the unit owner’s unpaid assessments. This...more

Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP

MHH Condo/Co-op Digest, (January 2025)

This newsletter explores the emerging legal topics and issues affecting the condominium and cooperative services industry. Thought-leading attorneys from Moritt Hock & Hamroff’s Condominium and Cooperative Services Practice...more

Bilzin Sumberg

Florida Condo Owners Will Pay More in 2025. Time is Running Out to Sell.

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Older condo units are flooding the market but demand has dried up. The Florida condo market is recalibrating, as changes to the Condo Act tank the market for 30-plus year old condos, creating uncertainty for the...more

Bowditch & Dewey

Condominium Association’s Refusal to Pay for Unit Modification Is Not Handicap Discrimination

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In Geezil v. White Cliffs Condo. Four Ass’n, 105 Mass. App. Ct. 103 (2024), the Massachusetts Appeals Court held that an association of condominium unit owners was not responsible for the expense of accommodating an...more

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New Florida Condo Rules: Developer Buyouts Offer Lifelines to Owners

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The deadline for associations to receive their completed structural reserve studies is Dec. 31. Across the state, condo owners and their associations are going to soon be waking up to the reality that their financial...more

Winstead PC

[Webinar] Navigating Stormy Waters: Understanding Condominium Insurance and Named Storm Deductibles - August 22nd, 2:30 pm CT

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Join Winstead PC and Alliant Insurance for an informative webinar on Texas property insurance for condominiums. We'll dive into the essentials of Condominium Insurance and Named Storm Deductibles. Learn what actions to take...more

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The Virginia Condominium Act Turns 50

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While the country is set to celebrate Independence Day, that is not the only special occasion this week. July 1 is the day that most new laws in Virginia take effect. The Virginia Condominium Act (the “Act”) was enacted on...more

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

Client Alert: Governor DeSantis Signs HB 293 (2024), Requiring Homeowners Associations to Maintain Written Hurricane Protection...

On May 29, 2024, Governor DeSantis signed HB 293 (2024), which amends Fla. Stat. Sec. 720.3035 as follows...more

Bowditch & Dewey

Shining a Light on Rooftop Solar for Massachusetts Condo Owners

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After the Trustees of his condominium refused his request for an Architectural Variance to install rooftop solar photovoltaic (SPV) panels on his unit, the owner brought suit in the Land Court seeking a determination that the...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Property Owners File Lawsuit Challenging Colorado’s Building Energy Mandate

On Nov. 14, 2023, the Colorado Apartment Association (“CAA”) and Apartment Association of Metro Denver (“AAMD”), which represent thousands of apartment owners, filed a lawsuit against the Colorado Air Quality Control...more

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

“Homeowners’ Associations Bill of Rights” Law Takes Effect October 1, 2023

On June 12, 2023, Governor DeSantis signed into law House Bill 919 (2023), the “Homeowners’ Associations Bill of Rights,” which amends Chapter 720, Florida Statutes, in several meaningful ways, including...more

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Restrictive Covenants: What Are They And Why Should You Care?

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Restrictive covenants have a significant and substantial impact on the use and value of property; yet they are often ignored entirely or not considered until the end of the due diligence period before purchasing the property....more

Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP

Condominium Cooperative Services Alert - Coronavirus (COVID-19)

MH&H Condominium & Co-Op Services Group - We hope this Alert finds you and your loved ones healthy and safe during these difficult times. While our office is working remotely during the COVID-19 crisis, please know that we...more

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Cooperative and Condominium Tax Abatement Safe from Prevailing Wage Requirement

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Coops and condos will not need to pay their service employees prevailing wages to keep their units eligible for the Cooperative and Condominium Tax Abatement (the abatement). The abatement reduces property taxes between 17.5...more

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Updates On Legislation That Affects Florida Community Associations

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Only a few bills passed this year that affect community associations. These bills pertain to: 1. fire sprinkler and engineered life safety systems in condominiums...more

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Developers Must Explicitly Reserve Construction Right in Phased Condominium Project

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As any seasoned developer knows, condominium development projects involve a delicate interplay between the developer, unit owners, the condo association, and the lenders that fund construction and acquisition costs. Last...more

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The Responsibility Of A Condominium Association To Its Residents On Damage Claims

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In South Florida where planned communities are common, condominium associations—and homeowners’ associations—are often the norm, not the exception. Florida Statutes Section 718.103 defines a condominium association as “any...more

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Associations May Be Able to Recover Six Months of Unpaid Assessments From Foreclosure Purchasers Without Filing Suit Against the...

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On June 4, 2018, the Appellate Court issued its opinion in Sylva, LLC v. Baldwin Court Condominium Association, Inc. (“Sylva”) holding that the “initiation of an action” requirement in section 9(g)(4) of the Illinois...more

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Summary Of 2018 Community Association Legislation

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This year, the Florida Legislature approved one main bill affecting condominium, cooperative, and homeowners’ associations. House Bill 841, effective July 1, 2018, clarified many areas of the prior year’s legislative action....more

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A Dogfight Over Neighborhood Rules: Amending Homeowners Association Bylaws

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Picture yourself in your new home in Tranquility Acres, a planned community built five years ago by one of the region's best residential developers. Last year your neighbor Barney finally completed construction of his home...more

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What's So Special About Special Meetings? A Brief Look Into Special Meetings of Property Owner Associations

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All North Carolina property owner associations are required by law to have regular meetings of the Board of Directors ("Board") and at least one annual membership meeting to discuss and transact certain association business. ...more

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