Michael E Chapnick

May 01, 2018 | Daily Business Review

Condominium associations rely on their statutory lien rights to enforce the collection of assessments from their unit owners, but a recent appellate court ruling found that they do not absolutely need to record a lien in order to collect from the surplus funds after a tax sale.

By Michael E. Chapnick

3 minute read

February 22, 2018 | Daily Business Review

Over the last five years, one of the most significant areas of concern for Florida condominium associations, especially those with no-pet policies, has been the rise in requests by occupants for associations to provide “reasonable accommodations” in their rules and regulations by permitting an emotional support animal (ESA).

By Michael E. Chapnick

5 minute read

May 26, 2017 | Daily Business Review

The appellate panel of the First District Court of Appeal was divided in its recent ruling involving a Fair Housing Act discrimination complaint by a wheelchair-bound unit owner against his condominium association. The majority and dissenting opinions in the case highlight the unpredictable nature of FHA litigation for unwary associations, writes attorney Michael E. Chapnick.

By Commentary by Michael E. Chapnick

8 minute read

August 17, 2016 | Daily Business Review

Condo and homeowner association boards of director should alert community management, security and valet staff about the hazards posed by Pokemon Go players.

By Commentary by Michael E. Chapnick

6 minute read

October 21, 2015 | Daily Business Review

Outdated community association covenants and declarations mean foreclosing lenders can skip paying past owners' overdue fees, writes attorney Michael E. Chapnick.

By Michael E. Chapnick

4 minute read

August 10, 2015 | Daily Business Review

A state appeals court case sheds new light on a condo association's duty to maintain and repair structural and common elements of the property, writes attorney Michael E. Chapnick.

By Michael E. Chapnick

4 minute read

June 22, 2015 | Daily Business Review

A law taking effect July 1 allowed community association board to adopt e-voting systems that comply with state rules.

By Michael E. Chapnick

4 minute read

June 22, 2015 | Daily Business Review

A law taking effect July 1 allowed community association board to adopt e-voting systems that comply with state rules.

By Michael E. Chapnick

4 minute read