Month: January 2018

Representative George Moraitis has again filed a bill, House Bill 1061, that would allow community associations to opt-out of the requirement not only of a fire sprinkler system, but also for an engineered life safety system.   You may recall that this was an extremely popular bill last year as it seeks to save associations from…

House Member Emily Slosberg recently co-sponsored House Bill 123 called the “Stand Up for Seniors Act ” which only applies to 55 and over condominium and homeowners’ associations.  The bill brings the current “bullying” issues that school children deal with it into your 55 and over condominiums and HOAs. The bill defines “Bullying” as intimidation…

This year, The Florida Legislature starts early.  In fact, it is already in session.  So what’s in store for community associations in 2018?  Well, remember the “Condo Crime Bill” that was filed last year?  Members in HOAs were screaming “What about us?  Crime happens in HOAs too!”   HB 873 and SB 1238 mirrors the condo…