Air travel will change in more ways than one during the COVID-19 era and some owners of emotional support animals may be unhappy, especially if they’ve racked up frequent flyer miles with certain airlines. As of January 11, 2021, substantial amendments to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) regulation on...Read More
So, you’re exasperated after looking out your pet-free condo window for the umpteenth time to catch a glimpse of your neighbor walking by with—of all the nerve—her emotional support chicken. And to top it off, the chicken even has its own emotional support chicken! Your blood boils as she walks by. There ought to be...Read More
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
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
A bill making its way through the Florida legislature could help situations like the one Monday night that saw a young veteran arrested at a Bonita Springs hotel after he, his family and his service dog were denied lodging.Read More
By Alessandra Stivelman “Service Animals” and “Emotional Support Animals” are defined and dealt with differently under federal law. It is really important for an association to understand the difference, as there are restrictions imposed by federal law in regards to what an association is authorized to demand from the individual making a request for a...Read More
