IN THIS ISSUE
Spring is in the air! As we move into the new season, there’s no better time to start thinking about spring cleaning. In this edition of CUP, you’ll find key insights into the 2025 Florida Legislative Session, tips to regulate short-term rentals, and advice on handling litigation threats.
Don’t miss Bisnow’s South Florida Condo Summit on April 16 in Dania Beach. Becker’s Donna DiMaggio Berger will moderate “HOA Board Dynamics—Challenges and Opportunities,” a deep dive into the evolving landscape of South Florida’s condo market.
As Florida becomes a more Electric Vehicles (EV) friendly state, condominium associations must adapt. Florence King highlights the need for associations to adopt clear rules and regulations for the installation of EV charging stations in this featured article, “Rules for a Condominium Association to Consider Regarding the Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations.”
For more information on EVs and charging stations, check out this episode of Take It To The Board!
Florida associations must follow strict regulations to avoid costly liabilities and penalties, ensuring their elevators are properly maintained and inspected. Joseph Markovich explains why it’s crucial for associations to stay informed and proactive in their elevator safety obligations in “Key Points You Should Know About Elevator Safety.”
If condominium associations, cooperatives, and homeowners’ associations are required to conduct competitive bidding for certain contracts, how many bids do they need? Michelle Kaiser provides all the answers in “Competitive Bidding… A Primer for Board Members and Managers.”
Many owners argue that there are other violations the association ignores in response to an association’s attempt to enforce a rule or covenant. Allison L. Hertz clarifies what your association should do when an owner asserts selective enforcement in “THIS CASE: Laguna Tropical v. Barnave.”