article thumbnail

Florida Legislature Misses The Mark On Consumer Privacy Bills

InternetAssociation

Both of Florida’s House and Senate privacy bills have attempted to protect consumer’s personal information, but they have missed the mark, and will negatively impact local businesses with needless additional expenses for measures that fail to deliver meaningful privacy protections to consumers. High Compliance Costs.

Florida 91
article thumbnail

Strict Compliance vs. Substantial Compliance – Not Knowing the Difference Can Cost You!

Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog

The Florida statues governing community associations often provide timeframes for notice to owners before the association can proceed with action, including passage of special assessments, adoption of fines and collections. The post Strict Compliance vs. Substantial Compliance – Not Knowing the Difference Can Cost You!

Cost 52
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Implementing Condominium Restrictions

Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog

Condominiums are primarily governed by Florida Statutes, the condominium’s governing documents (declaration, by-laws, articles of incorporation), and their rules and regulations. Some Florida courts have even opined that “unreasonable” restrictions in a declaration may be enforced, so long as they are not “arbitrary” or “capricious.”

Florida 90
article thumbnail

Coalition Steps Up to Spur Innovation in Florida

Associations Now

To pave the way for stronger entrepreneurship, better coordination, and more networking, Launch Florida is bringing together disparate groups that share a stake in the state’s innovation economy. Launch Florida is creating a way for people to share best practices and other resources. Launch Florida held its first summit in June 2016.

Florida 49
article thumbnail

Can Anything Be Done About Solar Panels?

Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog

It should also be noted that in any litigation arising out of an owner’s application for solar collectors, clotheslines or other such energy devices, the prevailing party will be entitled to recover its costs and attorneys’ fees. first appeared on Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog. The post Can Anything Be Done About Solar Panels?

Florida 88
article thumbnail

Association Emergency Powers

Florida Condo & HOA Law Blog

Florida Statutes provide boards with broad emergency powers in response to damage, injury or public contagion caused by or anticipated in connection with an emergency for which “a state of emergency” is declared. While each version of these emergency powers is very similar, there are a few subtle differences which are discussed below.

Florida 82
article thumbnail

Report: Meeting Planners Anticipate Attendance Increase

Associations Now

Meeting planners are troubled by escalating costs but remain optimistic about growing attendance in the coming years, according to a new survey. Part of the underlying anxiety is not just cost and the effect of inflation, but also service levels.

Report 59