April 2020

Your HOA is threatening to foreclose

by Block & Scarpa
April 27, 2020
HOA and COA

There’s a lot of economic uncertainty happening in different industries right now, and affected employees are being forced to make some tough choices about which bills to pay and which to let slide. That may run some people into trouble with their homeowners association (HOA) if they fail to pay...

by Block & Scarpa
April 17, 2020
HOA and COA

Summer is around the corner, and a Florida condo owner wants to spend two or three months out of state with extended family. They’re thinking about renting out their home to bring in some extra money while they’re gone. It’s a good idea – as long as they check with...

by Block & Scarpa
April 9, 2020
Uncategorized

Whether you’re building a new home, remodeling a major room or adding on to your existing house, hiring a contractor can put you in a vulnerable position. These workers have access to your home and often demand a portion of the payment for their services up front, which could prove...

by Block & Scarpa
April 8, 2020
HOA and COA

Homeowners’ associations and condominium associations required by law to make “reasonable accommodations” for their disabled residents and the public. What is a reasonable accommodation? That depends on the facility and the resident’s needs. What does the law require? The Federal Fair Housing Act (FFHA) requires you to make reasonable accommodations...

by Block & Scarpa
April 2, 2020
Estate Planning

Are you an entrepreneur or an artist? Whether you create beautiful works of art or design video games for a living, you may have invested a significant amount of your life into a vast — and valuable — body of work. Your intellectual property (IP) deserves to be protected and...