New declaratory decision from the DBPR concerning board member emails as official records
Are Board Member Emails “Official Records”? New DBPR Declaratory Statement Complicates the Issue
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New “Debt Collection Rule” in Effect as of November 30, 2021
New Debt Collection Rule interprets/clarifies the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
RPG LAW’S 2021 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
2021 Legislative Update: New Laws Impacting Community Associations
Litigation: Do I Have To Be Deposed? (Video Blog)
Can you avoid being deposed? What should you know going into your deposition?
Amending Your Governing Documents – Part 2: Specific Amendment Provisions / General Tips & Suggestions
Part 2: Review frequently amended provisions and our general suggestions for a smooth amendment process.
Amending Your Governing Documents – Part 1: When to Amend?
Part 1: What are your governing documents and when should you consider undertaking an amendment project?
ADA vs FHA – Service Animal or Support Animal? (Video Blog)
Is it a service animal or a support animal? Attorney Monique Parker clarifies the difference between the two frequently confused terms.
Notice of New Legislation Concerning Emotional Support Animals – Senate Bill 1084
Good news for communities dealing with dubious support animal accommodation requests – Senate Bill 1084 recently cleared the Legislature and is awaiting the Governor’s execution. In general, the law would grant housing providers, including community associations, greater discretion and protection when it comes to reviewing support animal requests.
Covid-19 Update
With the COVID-19 situation becoming increasingly volatile, we endeavor to remain in regular communication with you to help you through this difficult time. As you are likely aware, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for the State of Florida in connection with the spread of the COVID-19 virus in late-March, and President Trump subsequently declared a national emergency a few days later.
Community Associations: Response to Covid-19
We are certain you have been inundated with mail regarding this extraordinary virus. However, we wanted to take a moment to address a few common concerns raised by our community association clients.