Monthly Archives: February 2025
How Do HOAs Enforce Association Rules?
Homeowners’ associations (HOAs) are common in Florida, and provide several advantages to property owners, including landscaping and maintenance, amenities, and rules to regulate potentially offensive conduct. However, an HOA is only as peaceful as its rules and regulations, and whether or not it has the authority to enforce them. If you are a member… Read More »
Is My Community Association Engaging In The Unauthorized Practice Of Law?
Community associations deal with several different issues every day, many of which are legal in nature. However, it is important that board members understand the limits of their purview; if they exceed these limits, they can be accused of the unauthorized practice of law (UPL). If you are unsure as to whether you have… Read More »
Condo Boards & Companion Animals
A service animal is an animal – only a dog or, in rare cases, miniature horses – which is trained to perform one or more tasks directly related to a person’s disability. An emotional support animal (ESA) is an animal whose mere presence provides stability and comfort, but is not task trained. Federal and… Read More »