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Bar Association Providing Support for Maui Wildfire Victims

Associations Now

The American Bar Association has mobilized a legal support team in response to recent devastating wildfires in Hawaii, part of a long-running disaster-response program that’s become increasingly busy. The American Bar Association’s Disaster Legal Services program is designed to help disaster victims access legal guidance and avoid fraud.

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Building standards: Improving structural integrity requirements for condominiums

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Several counties in Florida have inspection obligations that require a structural and electrical engineer or architect to conduct a building inspection and certify the safety of the building. Florida statute does not require a reserve study but requires a reserve schedule for repair and replacement of major components. .

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Tragedy and change: CAI honors the victims of Champlain Towers South collapse

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Since the tragedy, Florida, Hawaii, Maryland, and Tennessee have passed legislation regarding reserve studies and funding in community associations. Florida also has passed—and updated—legislation on building inspections. New Castle County (Del.)

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Condo safety: How to protect communities and respond to concerns

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Reserve studies or reserve schedules are required in California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin. Be transparent with homeowners about how much repairs might cost and whether a special assessment may be necessary. .

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Western Governors’ Association Takes Aim at Invasive Species

Associations Now

With a new biosecurity initiative, the association’s incoming chair, Hawaii Gov. This week, news surfaced of a new invasive species of South American reptile that could cause problems from Florida to Texas. David Ige, is putting a premium on protecting the environment from damage caused by invasive species.

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Roundup: Ballot Initiatives Make Breakthroughs on Election Night

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In Florida, a vote on medical marijuana failed to reach the 60 percent threshold needed for a state amendment to go into effect. But while marijuana enthusiasts made many gains Tuesday, those gains weren’t universal. However, at 58 percent, it did get very close. A First-of-its-Kind Beverage Tax. “I

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New Association Will Accredit Healthy Destinations

Associations Now

The six founding IHDA members include the Breakers Palm Beach in Palm Beach, Florida; Mauna Kea Resort-Mauna Kea Beach Hotel and Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel in Waimea, Hawaii; the Couer d’Alene Resort in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; the Hotel del Coronoado in San Diego; and the Airlie in Warrenton, Virginia.