Florida Workers Compensation Rate Increase: In 2003 when the Florida legislation mended FL. Statute 440.34 to limit  attorney fees for benefits secured to a strict contingency fee schedule. Another way to mandate how much costs can be spent on attorney... 

Year End Financial’s; Explained in Laymen’s Terms: While Cash Receipts and Expenditures can be prepared by a book keeping, a compilation can only be performed by a licensed CPA based on Florida statutes; – according to the Florida Department... 

Condominium 718.116 amended resolution, Florida Statute There had been few attempts of the Florida legislation to clarify additional administrative fees. Upon adoption or written management agreement, the Board has the authority to charge a fee for a... 

Condominium, 2008 Florida Statute: Now it is mandatory to have an insurance appraisal prepared by an independent appraiser at least once every 36 months. The appraisal must be based upon actual replacement costs. This may be a confirmed law, but has always... 

Except for the rare occasions of remodeling or repairs, common areas such as clubhouse, pool and recreational facilities should be made available for owners and their guess. Owners also have a right to peacefully assemble. This means, if arranged for... 

Ok lets get this straight, since Florida is notorious for fouling up presidential elections, and now that Charlie Crist is our elected governor to make a difference (as promised) an attempt was made to go back to a “paper trail” in hopes of verifying... 

Notices of annual meeting are stipulated in the governing documents. The minimum requirement for the second notice is 14 days prior to the meeting. It’s a good idea to start the first notice two months out. In this way, the association would have time...