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Fidelity Bond Covers Theft of Association Funds

admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:35:59 +0000

Question: I am a real estate agent. One of the questions that seems to come up all of the time these days, especially from the mortgage lenders, is whether the association has adequate “fidelity bond” coverage. Can you explain what this means and what the legal requirements are? A.T…. This is a summary only. Visit http://www.floridacondohoalawblog.com or click the post title for the full entry.

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Pool Heater Considered Material Alteration Requiring Membership Approval

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 13:12:41 +0000

Question: Some unit owners in our fifteen unit condominium want to add a heater to our swimming pool, which has never been heated. Our condominium declaration does not address “material alterations or substantial additions.” Is a vote required and what is the percentage?

Carrier's Reliance on CPA's Report to Support Business Income …

admin — Sun, 13 May 2012 20:47:51 +0000

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Contents Inventory Smart Phone App and Documenting Your Personal

admin — Sat, 12 May 2012 18:20:14 +0000

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Interchange: Wanda's Picks May 11, 2012 Mother's Day Edition

admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 22:26:00 +0000

Other debts are those incurred by industrial tomato farmers in Florida who exploit their labor force, chaining them, sexually abusing some of them and beating them, not to mention the numerous safety violations overlooked as profit becomes the steam … Payback looks at one farmer who is open to change and the farm worker organization responsible for the Senate Hearings where farmers and labor are able to have an arbitrated conversation with positive results.

Attorneys Ellen de Haan and Scott Newsom Offer Free Legal Update

admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 20:08:51 +0000

Becker & Poliakoff Attorneys Ellen de Haan and Scott Newsom are holding a free Legal Update class for Community Association Managers (CAM) and board members on Wednesday, May 16, at the Morocco Shrine Center in

Not all Experts are Created Equal : Property Insurance Coverage …

admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:43:15 +0000

Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog : Florida Insurance Lawyer & Attorney : Merlin Law Group Law Firm : Tampa, Houston, Coral Gables, Gulfport

The National Spotlight Is Focused on a Florida Sinkhole: Check …

admin — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:33:19 +0000

Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog : Florida Insurance Lawyer & Attorney : Merlin Law Group Law Firm : Tampa, Houston, Coral Gables, Gulfport

Old Board Not Allowed to Avert Quorum to Elect New Board

admin — Thu, 10 May 2012 14:01:59 +0000

Question: Our condominium association has a five member board. Only five people ran for the board, so they are automatically elected. However, some members of the board are calling owners and asking them not to send in their proxies in hopes that there will be no quorum present for the annual… This is a summary only. Visit http://www.floridacondohoalawblog.com or click the post title for the full entry.

Is Fox TV Shepard Smith “fair and balanced” or a liberal-left …

admin — Thu, 10 May 2012 10:16:23 +0000

But I object to their claim that “news anchor” Shepard Smith is a “fair and balanced” reporter. Time and again he editorializes in favor of the liberal left position – whether it is as an advocate of their views or in attacking the …

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