by wesmartin | Oct 27, 2026 | Association Law
Quick Answers Step 1: A Notice of Late Assessment (NOLA) giving the owner 30 days to pay without attorney's fees. No attorney's fees can be charged to the owner until this notice is sent and the 30 days run.Step 2: A Notice of Intent to Record a Claim of Lien, giving...
by wesmartin | Oct 14, 2026 | Association Law
Quick Answers Who needs a CAM license: Anyone paid to manage an association with more than 10 units or an annual budget over $100,000, under section 468.431. Management firms need their own license.Where the line comes from: Section 468.431(2) lists what managers may...
by wesmartin | Oct 14, 2026 | Association Law
Quick Answers SIRS: Unit owner controlled condominium associations needed a completed structural integrity reserve study by December 31, 2025. Associations completing it with a milestone inspection due by December 31, 2026 have until that date.Milestone inspections:...
by wesmartin | Oct 9, 2026 | Association Law
Florida Statute 720 Explained: What HOA Boards and Owners Need to Know Quick Answers What it is: Chapter 720 of the Florida Statutes is the Homeowners’ Association Act, governing mandatory-membership homeowners associations that can impose assessments becoming a...
by wesmartin | Oct 9, 2026 | Association Law
Florida Statute 718 Explained: What Condo Boards and Owners Need to Know Quick Answers What it is: Chapter 718 is the Florida Condominium Act, governing condominium associations, unit owner rights, assessments, and the transition of control from a developer.Ownership...
by wesmartin | Oct 9, 2026 | Association Law
Attorney vs Title Company: Who Should Handle Your Florida Closing? Quick Answers Florida does not require an attorney to close a real estate transaction. A licensed title agent can handle it.The title insurance premium is identical either way. Florida sets it by...
