Senate Bill 220 - Bankruptcy Matters in Foreclosure Proceedings: Authorizing lienholders to use certain documents as an admission in an action to foreclose a mortgage; providing that submission of certain documents in a foreclosure action creates a rebuttable presumption that the defendant has waived any defenses to...
If you are one of the one-third of Americans who are eligible to vote but have never registered, now is the time register! With the general election approaching it is important to make sure that your voice will be heard on November 8. For more...
CAI GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS On Tuesday, February 2, 2016, the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on important changes to the Federal Housing Administration’s (FHA) condominium project approval process. The changes to the FHA condominium project approval process are included in H.R. 3700, the “Housing Opportunity Through...
The Florida Legislature passed a number of bills this session. Governor Rick Scott has signed many new bills into law recently including legislation affecting community associations while some are still pending review. The primary bills related to Florida community associations include: SB 748/HB 791, Relating to Residential Properties (approved by...
HB 611 and SB 736 – the “Estoppel Fee Bill” passed the Senate and continues to threaten Florida neighborhoods. These bills are misunderstood as regulating a profit center for community management companies. The consequence of these bills is a significant financial burden on the nearly...
CAI reports: In the aftermath of Super Storm Sandy, Rep. Steve Israel (D-NY) and Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY) took on key leadership roles in pressing Congress and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to treat homeowners living in community associations fairly when it comes to...