2010 Florida Community Association Legislative Update

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2010 Florida Community Association Legislative Update
Fixing Previous Unintended Consequences or Making More?
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Homeowner Associations.
§720.303(2)(b): HOA Directors’ Meetings. Clarified prior legislation. Board meetings can be closed if proposed or pending litigation is being discussed or if association personnel matters are being discussed.
§720.303(5): HOA Records. Owners’ record request is triggered [...]


Transition of Control of a Florida Community Association

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Following is a general list of items for a community association to be aware of as they proceed towards the important process of the transition of control from a developer controlled association to that of a member controlled association.


Medically Necessary Pets

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“Medically Necessary” Pets in Florida’s Pet Restricted Condo. and Homeowner Associations.
There are a growing number of advocates who feel community association pet restrictions should be illegal. These groups have internet sites complete with “sample doctor’s notes” for use by those who want to get around pet restrictions they agreed to when they bought into their [...]