Posted on September 28, 2021
Our clients need to be aware of these statutory changes to roofing laws that were put into effect to stop fraudulent insurance claims. News COMMERCIAL ROOFING By Riolit Martha On Sep 6, 2021 New Florida roofing laws affect insurance mainly due to hurricanes and strong…
Read morePosted on June 30, 2021
More and more, insurance companies that provide unit owner insurance are suing community associations to recover payments made to the unit owner that are related to water leaks in the unit. These type of lawsuits are problematic. First, the insurance companies are waiting years to…
Read morePosted on June 8, 2021
Congratulations to our Erum Kistemaker for earning the 2021 Super Lawyers designation in Real Estate Law! Click the link to see the listing int the Super Lawyers Magazine and navigate to page 99: https://digital.superlawyers.com/superlawyers/flslrs21/MobilePagedReplica.action?pm=2&folio=40#pg40
Read morePosted on May 24, 2021
We have been contacted quite a bit lately regarding Seller’s legal options when a Buyer does not show up to closing or backs out of the deal on the eve of closing, or simply refuses to close. The answer to this question actually depends on…
Read morePosted on March 10, 2021
If a unit owner does not pay his or her assessments, the condo association has the power to file a claim of lien and, ultimately, foreclose on the unit. But in order to do the above, the condo association must strictly comply with the statutory…
Read morePosted on March 4, 2021
A proposed bill would expand the list of permits and authorizations qualifying for extension due to a Governor-declared natural emergency. Section 252.363(1)(a), Florida Statutes, provides that certain permits and authorizations are eligible for an extension once a natural emergency is declared by the Governor for…
Read morePosted on February 17, 2021
Condominiums in Florida lead the way in green living. For those who want a smaller carbon footprint, or simply want a smaller electric and water bill, living in a multi-family condominium building can be the simplest way to do both. Did you know?: Apartments/Multi-family dwellings…
Read morePosted on February 9, 2021
Watch our HOA / Home Owners Association Board Member Certification Webinar with host Erum Kistemaker, Managing Partner of Kistemaker Business Law Group.
Read morePosted on February 4, 2021
Watch Kistemaker Business Law Group’s Condominium Association Board Member Certification Webinar to learn about Board Powers & Duties, Purchase of Units, Assessments, Liability, Election Timelines, Candidates Eligibility, and much more!
Read morePosted on January 28, 2021
There are nearly 800 co-operative projects in the state of Florida, some of them dating back to the 1950’s. Prior to the condominium revolution of the 1970’s and 1980’s, co-operatives, or “co-ops,” were a way for many individual people to divvy up ownership of one…
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