
Dbpr confirms association covid-19 emergency powers
In Tankel Law Group’s previous blog post, ‘Community Association Coronavirus Response Measures,’ we recommended condominium and homeowner associations utilize the emergency powers offered by Florida Statute § 718.1266 and § 720.316. We noted the e...

Community association coronavirus response measures
We are living in unprecedented times. The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, is real and it is dangerous. President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have declared national and state emergencies to better manage and coordinate the crisis re...

Tenant Screening and Fair Housing Act
Condominium and homeowner associations are often eager to monitor and screen prospective tenants in their communities. The screening process typically requires submission of an application with information necessary to conduct background and credi...

Amending association governing documents
The Founding Fathers anticipated that the United States Constitution would need to adapt to changing preferences of the nation as the country grew and established itself. An association’s declaration of covenants is akin to the community’s constit...

Special assessment guide
Special assessments are a necessary yet unpopular facet of life in any community association, though they tend to be more prevalent in condominium associations. A special assessment is an assessment levied over and above an association’s annual bu...