As we enter hurricane season in Florida, it’s critical for Condominium and Homeowners associations to proactively prepare. During a State of Emergency, Florida law (Chapters 718 & 720, Florida Statutes) grants associations emergency powers that allow them to: Reschedule meetings with limited notice Relocate the association’s principal office Work with local governments on debris removal...Read More
If you’re serving on a homeowners’ association (HOA) board in Florida, important updates to continuing education requirements are now in effect. These changes aim to ensure all board members are informed and equipped to handle their responsibilities under Florida law. INITIAL CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT – BOARD MEMBER CERTIFICATION (BMC) COURSE For Directors Elected or Appointed Before...Read More
Partner/Shareholder Alessandra Stivelman was recently featured in the Daily Business Review article titled “Florida Bill Aimed At Condo Regulations Prompts Lawyers to Prepare for Wave of Work.” In the article, Alessandra shared insight into how the proposed legislation may provide much-needed relief to condominium communities facing challenges with special assessments and state compliance: “If [a...Read More
UPDATE AS OF JANUARY 24, 2025 On Thursday, January 23, 2025, as part of the ongoing roller coaster of legal challenges to the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), the U.S. Supreme Court lifted an injunction issued by the district court in Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc., allowing the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)...Read More
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On Monday, December 23, 2024, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an order granting the Government’s Motion to Stay the preliminary injunction entered this month by the Eastern District of Texas, Sherman Division. The preliminary injunction initially prohibited the Government from enforcing the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) or its filing requirements while the case...Read More
On December 3, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Sherman Division, issued an Order granting a preliminary injunction barring the federal government from enforcing the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its reporting requirements. In doing so, the Court ruled that Reporting Companies do not need to comply with the CTA’s...Read More
The Hammocks Homeowners Association in South Florida has been embroiled in a significant fraud scandal. A group of former board members allegedly misappropriated millions of dollars by setting up a complex scheme involving family and friends. They created fake companies and funneled HOA funds to these entities under the guise of legitimate vendor payments. These...Read More
November 18, 2024 UPDATE – CONDO PILOT PROGRAM INSPECTION APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE The Florida legislature has recently introduced a new mechanism for condominium associations to receive inspections and potentially government funds to improve their properties. These changes may be found in Florida Statutes, Section 215.5587, which was created through House Bill 1029. This new law...Read More
On behalf of Eisinger Law, we wanted to provide a friendly reminder to all homeowners’ associations of impending deadlines relative to the new amendments to Florida Statute pursuant to House Bill 59 and House Bill 1203. Specifically: (i) effective immediately, all homeowners associations are required to adopt written rules governing the method or policy governing the...Read More
