HOA files legal action against PBC over rezoning for proposed foster care center

Article Courtesy of WPTV Channel 5 By Amy Lipman Published December 20, 2018   WELLINGTON — The Wellington View homeowners association is taking legal action against Palm Beach County over their approval of a nearby group foster home for kids.   “The …

How is Hurricane Michael recovery affecting South Florida? Views differ [11-15-18]

Article Courtesy of The Sun Sentinel By Ron Hurtibise Published November 16, 2018   Devastation left by Hurricane Michael in Florida’s Panhandle last month evoked comparisons to Hurricane Andrew in South Florida 26 years earlier, but business experts don’t expect Michael’s aftermath …

Three new headaches for homeowner associations; Drones Copyright & Mold [11-5-18]

Article Courtesy of The Washington Post By Benny L. Kass Published November 4, 2018 What do drones, copyrights and mold have in common? According to USI Insurance Services, a national insurer with more than 50 offices throughout the country, these …

Homeowner’s pro-Trump sign causes stir in Plantation Community association cuts down 2 trees to remove provocative banner [10-18-18]

Article Courtesy of Local 10 News ABC By Andrew Perez Published October 18, 2018 PLANTATION – A Plantation homeowners association cut down two palm trees to remove a provocative pro-Donald Trump campaign sign Monday morning after a homeowner refused to …

8 common HOA violations that can land you in hot water [10-16-18]

Article Courtesy of The Bankrate By Deborah Kearns Published October 14, 2018 Plenty of people love living in a community with a homeowners association, or HOA. HOA rules are designed to prevent neighborhoods from turning into eyesores and keep the …

HOA and condo enforcement: Community associations need to have a plan [10-1-18]

Article Courtesy of  The Tallahassee Democrat By Kristin A. Gardner Published September 30, 2018 One of the most common questions I get from my condominium and homeowners’ association clients is, “How do we enforce our governing documents against violating homeowners?” …

Your home insurance options are growing, thanks to a healthier market [9-28-18]

Article Courtesy of The Orlando Sentinel By Ron Hurtibise     Published September 27, 2018 Private market insurers are starting to expand options available to Florida homeowners — and that’s a sign the state’s home insurance market is healthier than ever, experts say. Florida …

Monday is Constitution Day; so what’s the state of our Constitution?

Article Courtesy of The Miami Herald By Claudine Schneider, Former Republican U.S. Representative Published September 17, 2018    Happy Constitution Day! On Sept. 17, 1787, the delegates to the Constitutional Convention met for the last time to sign the document they …

A year after Irma: What did Wellington learn from the storm? [9-17-18]

Article Courtesy of The Palm Beach Post By Kristina Webb      Published September 14, 2018 A year ago, we were still cleaning up our yards after Hurricane Irma. We were pulling down plywood and propping up fences. And we were eagerly awaiting …