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You Got Served! Now what?!
Clayton & McCulloh | Oct 21, 2019
So you’ve been served with a lawsuit or petition for arbitration. The question is what to do with the documents? Do you get nervous and concerned, and simply respond? No – a response without understanding the law could hurt your defense more than helping. Moreover, except in small claims court, a…
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Foreclosure Sales and What They Mean for Your Community
Clayton & McCulloh | Sep 11, 2019
For many community associations, collection of past-due assessments plays a major role in the annual legal budget (although in successful collections, the attorney’s fees and costs incurred are collected from the delinquent owners). These past-due accounts create a myriad of challenges, such as…
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A new law took effect July 1, 2019, which would allow the cultivation of vegetables and fruits on residential properties.
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The Importance of Maintaining Your Digital Records
Clayton & McCulloh | Jul 11, 2019
Few statutory provisions are more exploited by owners, cause more expense and (legally permissible) harassment, or disrupt an association's operation, more than Fla. Stat. §§ 718.111(12)(c) (relating to condominium associations) and 720.303(5) (relating to community associations other than condos,…
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You Win! So What?!
Clayton & McCulloh | Jul 11, 2019
Contrary to popular belief, obtaining a final judgment in a lawsuit should not be treated as a “game over” scenario. It is indeed a crucial first step toward obtaining what you’re looking for, but in reality, it means little more than that a judge agrees that you are entitled to something from the…
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How to Handle Lenders' Foreclosure Delays
Clayton & McCulloh | May 15, 2019
A lender's foreclosure action can create challenges for community associations seeking to collect past-due charges. Because a first mortgage lender can generally eliminate the association's lien and/or ownership, as well as certain pre-title charges, some associations cease collection when a…
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The “Quick and Dirty” Mid-Legislative Session Update
Clayton & McCulloh | Apr 10, 2019

As Floridians should be aware, Florida is inundated with bears. In fact, many communities experience bears riffling through their dumpsters and trash cans. Therefore, Owners need to be vigilant with respect to when their garbage is put out, as well as, how it is contained. Hopefully, your…
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Coyotes in the Community
Arlene-Frances Ring | Mar 15, 2019
Numerous communities throughout Central Florida are experiencing encounters, many are very unpleasant, with coyotes. Numerous coyotes are in the Metro West area and are responsible for the deaths of several pets. West Orange County Cities, Ocoee, Windermere, and Winter Garden also report sighting…
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Avoid Penalties from the IRS
Russell Klemm | Feb 28, 2019
Most Florida Community Associations, (Condominiums, Homeowners Associations and Cooperative Associations) are organized as “Not-for-Profit” Corporations. So, no need to file a tax return-right?
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