ORLANDO, FL. (June 2, 2020) – Carlos R. Arias, Adam W. Carls, and Frank J. Lacquaniti partners with Arias Bosinger, PLLC, have been selected to the 2020 Florida Super Lawyers list. No more than five percent of the lawyers in Florida are selected by Super Lawyers.
Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from
A community association’s declaration of covenants governs the duties and responsibilities between an association and its owners. When interpreting the text of such documents, courts will apply a rule of strict construction that requires a court to apply any unclear or ambiguous language in the manner most favorable to the owner. Strict construction has a
Florida has new notary laws that went into effect January 1, 2020. Remote notarization is now permitted. A notary will no longer have to physically (in person) witness the person sign the instrument requiring notarization, but instead notarization can be done through a video feed and record.
There are certain criteria that must be met to
At the time of our last Legislative Update article, the Florida Legislature was working on several bills that would significantly impact community associations on a wide range of issues. However, as the 2020 legislative session closed amid the emerging coronavirus pandemic, most of the bills geared specifically toward community associations failed to receive approval, including
On April 2, 2020, Governor DeSantis executed Executive Order 20-94 suspending mortgage foreclosures and residential evictions for non-payment of rent for 45 days from the date of the Order, including any extensions. Additionally, properties with federally backed mortgages have additional restrictions for mortgage foreclosures and evictions as set forth in the CARES Act executed by
We are in unchartered waters as our country faces the COVID-19 pandemic. Millions of people have been laid off, millions more are dealing with reduction in work hours, and businesses that were once thriving are completely shut down.
Florida like many other states have issued emergency orders that significantly impact the way we do business –
With the declaration of a national emergency and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) urging a nationwide halt to gatherings of more than 50 people for the next eight weeks, the COVID-19 public health emergency has created a lot of uncertainty for communities. Communities need to balance taking reasonable steps to limit exposure
Orlando, FL – Florida Community Association Journal magazine announced its fifth annual Readers’ Choice Award winners in the March 2020 issue of the magazine with an expanded section profiling notable winners for the year. Arias Bosinger, PLLC won top honors with a Diamond Award.
The Award Program was created to recognize the positive and productive
While some legislative sessions can be relatively uneventful for condominiums and homeowner associations, this year there are a number of bills that could have a significant impact on the operation and governance of these communities.
In particular, House Bill 623 – Community Associations includes a number of proposed changes that would significantly impact condominiums, cooperatives, and
Arias Bosinger, PLLC is pleased to announce Jennifer L. Davis has joined the firm. She will practice out of the firm’s Altamonte Springs office.
Jennifer’s practice is primarily in real estate, condominium, and planned development law. She has been recognized as a “rising star” by Florida Super Lawyers for her accomplishments in her practice. A recognition
