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From DBPR – Florida Dept. of Professional Regulation

Board Member Certification This certification meets the statutory requirement for new board members. It is also informative for unit owners and those interested in condominium or co-operative community living. Click here for Course Calendar Click here for Condominium Information & Resources

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An interview with Erum Siddiqui Kistemaker, J.D. ‘00

By Mandy Martin – 09-03-2024 Erum Siddiqui Kistemaker, J.D. ‘00, always wanted to be a lawyer, and now she runs a thriving private practice. Erum Siddiqui Kistemaker, J.D. ‘00 By Mandy Martin09-03-2024 As early as second grade, Erum Siddiqui Kistemaker knew she wanted to be…

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June Legislative Updates Presentation

The below documents and video are a summary of the most recent and relevant changes promulgated by the Florida Legislature impacting homeowners associations. Discussed herein are the recent statutory changes including HB 1203 (effective on July 1, 2024), HB 59 (effective on July 1, 2024),…

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Senate Bill 154 requires all condominium and cooperative associations with buildings 3 stories or higher to report the following information to the Division of Florida Condominium, Timeshares and Mobile Homes on or before January 1, 2023.

Condominiums and Cooperatives – Building Reporting https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/condos-timeshares-mobile-homes/building-report/ 718.501(3)(a), F.S./Senate Bill 154 requires all condominium and cooperative associations with buildings 3 stories or higher to report the following information to the Division of Florida Condominium, Timeshares and Mobile Homes on or before January 1, 2023. You may…

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Updates – HB 1203; HB 59; HB 293 and HB 1645

Kistemaker Business Law Group is pleased to present a summary of the latest and pertinent changes enacted by the Florida Legislature affecting homeowners associations. This summary outlines the recent statutory amendments, including HB 1203 (effective July 1, 2024), HB 59 (effective July 1, 2024), HB…

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Special Assessments and SIRS/MIRS UPDATE

DBPR Panel – Part 2, February 29, 2024  Attorney Kistemaker is a voting member of the Florida Bar Condominium & Planned Development Committee and as such, serves as Co-Chair of the Education Sub-Committee and additionally, serves on and the Senate Bill 4D/154 Substantive Legislative Committee…

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Estoppel FAQs

Attorney Kistemaker is a voting member of the Florida Bar Condominium & Planned Development Committee and as such, serves as Co-Chair of the Education Sub-Committee and additionally, serves on and the Senate Bill 4D/154 Substantive Legislative Committee Task Force and Board Certification Course Committee. An…

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A Guide to Transferring Property to a Trust in Florida

By: Rima Suleiman, Esq. Transferring property to a trust can be a strategic and beneficial estate planning move, providing aseamless transition of assets and ensuring a smoother distribution of your estate. Understanding theprocess of transferring property to a trust is crucial for effective estate management….

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Mobile Home Park Rent Gouging – What Can Be Done?

By: Erin Glover-Frey, Senior Attorney One of the issues our firm is seeing more and more of are dramatic increases in lot rent in mobile home communities. Most often, these communities are 55+ communities, meaning the vast majority of the residents are retirees, who thought…

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