On March 27, 2020 the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) issued Emergency Order 2020-04 in response to the COVID-19 crisis. It was the first time the DBPR weighed in on the global pandemic, attempting to clarify ambiguities for the thousands of community associations throughout the state. It is estimated that more than...Read More
Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19 ISSUES EMERGENCY ORDER 2020-04 WHEREAS, Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a severe acute respiratory illness that can spread among humans through respiratory transmission and presents with symptoms similar to those of influenza; and WHEREAS, as of March 23, 2020, numerous counties in Florida have positive cases for COVID- 19, and...Read More
By: Carolina Sznajderman Sheir, Esq. and Alessandra Stivelman, Esq. It is estimated that 70 percent of Floridians either live in a community association such as a condominium or homeowner’s association. With residents living in relatively close quarters to their neighbors and sharing common areas, it’s understandable there is a rising concern and heightened anxiety about...Read More
STRANGE BEHAVIOR DOES NOT WARRANT STALKING INJUNCTION Sinopoli v. Clark, 45 Fla. L. Weekly D296 (Fla. 2d DCA February 7, 2020) A homeowner became frightened over her neighbor’s conduct that she felt had become intrusive and disturbing over the course of several years – including cutting down much of the foliage that had created a...Read More
Important considerations for unit owners who wish to transfer their units to a corporate entity for estate, liability, or tax planning purposes By: Carolina Sznajderman Sheir, Esq. Alessandra Stivelman, Esq. Is a unit owner who transfers title from an individual capacity to a corporate entity or LLC required to obtain Association approval? The answer is...Read More
Por: Carolina Sznajderman Sheir, Esq. Una de las mayores quejas expresadas por propietarios en asociaciones comunitarias es la falta de transparencia y/o acceso a la información sobre las operaciones de dicha asociación. A veces parece que documentos operativos vitales como los Estatutos, las actas de las reuniones, los contratos y los estados de cuenta bancarios...Read More
Loud Noises, Foul Odors, Shake the Walls Vibrations, Barking Dogs and Late Night Dancers – Is it a Nuisance? WHAT: Condominium residents and board members are invited to attend a free Condo Rights Workshop to explore a variety of nuisance topics: from loud noises at all hours, barking dogs, cigarette smoke, confrontations with neighbors, hoarding...Read More
