Assessments, Condos vs. Town Homes
As the end of the year approaches, there has been no determination that community associations will be relieved of the requirement to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). While we remain hopeful of a legislative...more
These powerful storms are unpredictable, and despite our best efforts to prepare, they often leave a trail of destruction in their wake. When the winds finally die down and the floodwaters recede, they often leave behind a...more
The North Carolina Court of Appeals waded into territory that has become increasingly challenging for developers and homeowners' associations (HOAs) to navigate: the regulation of short-term rentals....more
We are now halfway through 2024 and we want to again remind our community association clients to check their reserve study status to ensure compliance with the January 8, 2024 law relating to reserve studies and reserve...more
While a strong relationship with a residents' association can benefit the successful operation of any manufactured housing community (an "MHC"), in certain states, understanding residents' and resident associations' statutory...more
A number of homeowners associations have restrictions that prohibit commercial vehicles from being maintained or kept on lots or otherwise within the community....more
It is no secret that community associations and boards are subject to frequent scrutiny. Such scrutiny comes in many forms, including statements targeted at the board from a disgruntled community member, assertions from...more
No later than October 1, 2024, all Florida homeowners associations must either provide complete copies of their rules and covenants to each member or post complete copies of the rules and covenants on their website and...more
The Florida Marketable Record Title Act (MRTA) is a statute that can have harsh consequences, including the ability to extinguish an Association’s deed restrictions if an Association does not take timely remedial measures,...more
On May 15, 2024, Governor DeSantis signed HB 1645 (2024). Effective July 1, 2024, HB 1645 (2024) amends Fla. Stat. Sec. 720.3075 as follows...more
On May 29, 2024, Governor DeSantis signed HB 59 (2024) into law. Effective July 1, 2024, HB 59 (2024) amends Fla. Stat. Sec. 720.303 as follows...more
On May 29, 2024, Governor DeSantis signed HB 293 (2024), which amends Fla. Stat. Sec. 720.3035 as follows...more
Governor DeSantis signed House Bill 1203 (2024), which is effective July 1, 2024 and makes a number of substantial changes to statutes governing Florida community association managers and homeowners associations (HOAs). The...more
On May 31, 2024, Governor DeSantis signed the largest of three new bills that will have a significant impact on homeowners’ associations (HOAs). House Bill 1203, House Bill 59, and House Bill 293 introduce a range of new...more
El 4/18/24, FinCEN actualizó sus preguntas frecuentes (“FAQs”) sobre reportes de beneficiarios finales e incluyó por primera vez información sobre las “HOAs” (“Home Owners Associations”). FinCEN confirma en esta actualización...more
On 4/18/24, FinCEN updated its Beneficial Ownership Reporting FAQs and included for the first time information regarding HOAs (Home Owners Associations). FinCEN confirms in this update that HOAs are reporting companies under...more
Each year, condominium associations work to obtain insurance at reasonable rates in an effort to comply with their statutory obligations to use “best efforts” to obtain insurance. In recent years, however, insurance rates...more
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
The Maryland General Assembly’s 2024 legislative session saw over 1,400 House Bills and 1,100 Senate Bills introduced, with several new laws passing that will affect community associations beginning on October 1, 2024....more
Since the enactment of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), property ownership associations such as homeowner associations and condominiums (collectively, POAs) have struggled to understand their beneficial ownership...more
...Every member of a community association agrees to abide by the community's governing documents by virtue of taking ownership of their lot or unit. Community associations sometimes get a bad rap for how violations of the...more
A recent opinion out of Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal stresses the importance to read, understand, and follow community association governing documents before initiating any amendments that alter the substantive...more
In BLF LLC v. Landing at Blanco Prop. Owners Ass’n, member of a home owners association sued to prevent the association from selling certain common area property. No. 03-22-00423-CV, 2023 Tex. App. LEXIS 9300 (Tex....more
Each election season, condominium association members elect one or more directors to serve on the association’s Board of Directors. Many members consider their options carefully, understanding the importance of the board and...more
Join us for a live webinar as Winstead attorney Teddy Holtz covers the ethical duties of Association Directors and Officers, additional tips for being a model Director, and tips for responding to or dealing with troublesome...more