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What are the Differences Between an LLC and the S Corp or C-Corp?   For those of you that have ever thought about using a…

Question: Many of our owners are away for the summer, but have furniture and plants on their balconies. Can the Association clear the balconies and patios if there is a hurricane coming?

Answer: Removing an owner’s belongings from the balcony or patio creates some potentially serious liability for the Association, which it does not otherwise have.

“Do I need a Trust?” This is a question frequently asked of by many Estate Planning prospective clients; however it is a difficult one to…

Yes, smart home technology continues to be a popular and swiftly growing industry. “Smart Homes” started with the Baby Boomers, and included programmable thermostats, burglar alarms, fire alarms, medical alerts and so on. Homes were pre-wired so a computer could be plugged in, and cable and internet services could be turned on with a minimum of effort and no damage to the home.

Recently, the Tampa Bay Times featured an article regarding homeowners who have abused bankruptcy laws in order to strategically delay foreclosure actions. This is an…

Many creditors collecting consumer debts have heard of the Federal Law known as Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. They may be aware that its provisions do not apply to them, but to third party collectors who collect consumer debts. However, Florida has its own version of the law governing collection of consumer debts found in Florida Statute. §559.72 called the Florida Consumer Collections Practices Act.

What should the community do to prepare for a hurricane? We already know about the pool furniture and protecting the lobby windows. Take advantage of technology. Preserve the Association’s Official Records. The Association should be sure that all important Official Records have been downloaded on a CD or a flash drive.

If you live or own property that is located within a homeowners, condominium or other form of community Association, you will want to be sure to provide the Association or responsible management company with your current contact information so that they are able to reach you with important information and notices.

Should I accept a payment or check from someone other than the individual or entity who owes the money? Picture this scenario, it has likely…