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OCCUPY MOVEMENT OCCUPIES VACANT BANK-OWNED FORECLOSURE HOMES IN COMMUNITIES

Admin 2 — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:18:07 +0100

Communities throughout the Nation have been faced with the launch of a campaign called "Occupy Our Homes" (or O4O), which is a public showdown against big banks and public housing authorities. This campaign is targeting for occupancy, units acquired by banks in the foreclosure process or government owned units and which are vacant. These occupiers have been quoted as identifying vacant government or bank-owned homes, breaking into them and moving people into the units. TheirRead More...

IMPORTANT UPCOMING EVENTS

Admin 2 — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:55:19 +0100

Jay Steven Levine, Esq., of the Jay Steven Levine Law Group is pleased to announce that the Firm will either be sponsoring or participating in the upcoming events listed below:

Thursday, September 15, 2011 (Noon to 2:00 p.m.): Advanced Insurance Underwriters, 3250 North 29 Avenue, Hollywood. Jay Steven Levine will be presenting a two hour CAM course on the subjects of hurricane, casualty and property damage.

Thursday, September 15, 2011 (5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.): Read More...

JAY STEVEN LEVINE LAW GROUP AND THE FUOCO GROUP ARE PLEASED TO PRESENT FREE CAM COURSES ...

Admin 2 — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:13:04 +0100

Jay Steven Levine, Esquire, the Principal of the Jay Steven Levine Law Group, a community association and commercial litigation law firm, and Donna Seidenberg, CPA, Director with the Fuoco Group, LLC are pleased to announce an exciting free Seminar addressing Assessment Collection (one hour CAM course credit*) and Budgets (one hour CAM course credit**) at Rick Case Honda Davie/Weston Dealership, community conference area (second floor) at 15700 Rick Case Honda Way, Davie, Florida 33331, on WeRead More...

FREE SEMINAR ANNOUNCEMENT FOR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION PROPERTY MANAGERS, DIRECTORS, AND OFFICERS

Admin 2 — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:56:57 +0100

NOTE: DATE CHANGE

FREE SEMINAR ANNOUNCEMENT FOR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION PROPERTY MANAGERS (CAM CREDIT), DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS OF CONDOMINIUM AND HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS

Jay Steven Levine, Esquire, the Principal of the Jay Steven Levine Law Group, a community association and commercial litigation law firm, is pleased to announce that he is an invited guest speaker at the Free Quarterly Board of Directors Seminar and Property Managers ExpoRead More...

Are you ready for the 2011 Hurricane Season?

Admin 2 — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:45:00 +0100

Community association clients of the Jay Steven Levine Law Group have questioned why should they be ready for a hurricane season when experts have for the past five years predicted a busy hurricane season which did not materialize for South Florida and the Treasure and Space Coasts.

We believe that this year will be more like the active seasons of 2004 and 2005.

Atmospheric conditions are more favorable to storm development and the probability of landfall in the United StaRead More...

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE REGISTRATION ORDINANCE

Admin 2 — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 20:47:21 +0100

Mortgage Foreclosure Registration

The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners has adopted an ordinance requiring banks and mortgage companies to register properties in foreclosure within unincorporated Palm Beach County. The ordinance is applicable to occupied or abandoned and/or vacant property in default, property in foreclosure and property where ownership has been transferred to a lender or mortgagee by any legal method.

Palm Beach CountyRead More...

JAY STEVEN LEVINE, ESQUIRE PRESENTS A FREE HURRICANE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE CAM CREDIT CLASS FOR ...

Admin 2 — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 13:57:15 +0100

Advanced Insurance Underwriters has invited Jay Steven Levine, Esquire of the Jay Steven Levine Law Group to present a two hour CAM course* on the subjects of hurricane, casualty and property damage to be held at Advanced Insurance Underwriters, 3250 North 29th Avenue, Hollywood, FL 33020 on August 25, 2011. Lunch will be served compliments of Kevin Davis Insurance Services.

No further reservations are being taken at this time – seating capacity has been reached.

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JAY STEVEN LEVINE TO BE GUEST SPEAKER AT THE QUARTERLY BOARD OF DIRECTORS & PROPERTY ...

Admin 2 — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 13:52:04 +0100

Jay Steven Levine , Esquire, the Principal of the Jay Steven Levine Law Group, a community association and Florida commercial litigation law firm, is pleased to announce that he is an invited guest speaker at the Quarterly Board of Directors & Property Managers Seminar and Expo sponsored by Executive One Consultant Group on Thursday, September 8, 2011. The Seminar and Vendor Expo will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1601 Belvedere Road, West Palm Read More...

FIRM SEMINAR AND ON DEMAND COURSE

Admin 2 — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 19:10:37 +0100

Jay Steven Levine, Esquire of the Jay Steven Levine Law Group offers two FREE CAM credit seminars on the subject of hurricane, casualty and property damage topics, in the "Other" category. The one hour credit course is course number 9626161 and the two hour credit course is course number is 9626162. The provider license number is PVD110. The seminar could be available at one of the Firm offices and is also available to be at a management company location or any other locatRead More...

JAY STEVEN LEVINE TO BE GUEST SPEAKER AT THE 16TH QUARTERLY BOARD OF DIRECTORS SEMINAR AND ...

Admin 2 — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 18:18:50 +0100

Jay Steven Levine, Esquire, the Principal of the Jay Steven Levine Law Group, a community association and Florida commercial litigation law firm, is pleased to announce that he is an invited guest speaker at the 16th Quarterly Board of Directors Seminar and Vendor Expo sponsored by Executive One Consulting Group on Tuesday June 21, 2011. The Seminar and Vendor Expo will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel at Sawgrass Mills, Sunrise, Florida. Jay Steven LevinRead More...

JAY STEVEN LEVINE ANNOUNCES BOARD MEMBER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

Admin 2 — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 21:44:26 +0100

Jay Steven Levine, Esq. of the Jay Steven Levine Law Group, a full-service community association and commercial litigation law firm, is pleased to present a Board Member Certification Program covering the following topics:

o Budgets and Reserves,

o Condominium Operations,

NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONDOMINIUM, COOPERATIVE AND HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATIONS WHEN CONSIDERING ...

Admin 2 — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:51:30 +0100

Questions often arise regarding minimum notice by the Board of Directors in adopting rules regarding unit (in the case of condominiums and cooperatives) or parcel (in the case of homeowner associations) use. Can the minimum 48 hour notice be utilized since it is a Board meeting? Are the proposed rules required to be affixed to the notice of the relevant meeting? Well, the answer depends upon the governing documents. First and foremost, ascertain and determine wheRead More...

Condominium Association Question and Answer Sheet

Admin 2 — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 15:10:52 +0100

Did you know that condominium associations are required to annually update and maintain a Frequently Asked Question & Answer Sheet? The Q&A Sheet, as it is commonly referred to in the industry, summarizes certain use covenants (like leasing) and assessment information. The Q&A Sheet is part of the official records of the Association. Failure to maintain and update the Q&A Sheet as part of the Association’s official records is a “minor violation” oRead More...

2010 AMENDMENTS TO THE CONDOMINIUM, HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION AND COOPERATIVE STATUTES

Administrator — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 16:33:33 +0100

On June 1, 2010, several laws affecting community associations were amended and signed into law by Governor Crist. Having an effective date of July 1, 2010, many provisions of the Florida Condominium Act (Chapter 718, F.S.), Homeowners Associations (Chapter 720, F.S.) and Cooperative (Chapter 719, F.S.) laws were amended. To follow is a summary of relevant amendments as stated above:

CONDOMINIUMS

Assignment of Rent –s.718.116(11), F.S.
In the case Read More...

Are You Ready For The 2010 Hurricane Season? - 2010 Insurance Related Amendments To The ...

Admin 2 — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:28:03 +0100

Community Association clients of the Jay Steven Levine Law Group have questioned why should they be ready for a hurricane season when experts have for the past five years predicted a busy hurricane season which did not materialize.

We believe that this year will be more like the hurricane seasons of 2004 and 2005.

Are You Ready For The 2010 Hurricane Season? - 2010 Insurance Related Amendments To The ...

Admin 2 — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:08:33 +0100

We believe that this year will be more like the hurricane seasons of 2004 and 2005.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has predicted for the Read More...

Community Associations Going Green

Admin 2 — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:18:58 +0100

Affording “Being Green”

Like anything worthwhile, buying and maintaining an electric car can be difficult to do. From the plump purchase price of the electric car itself to the headache of finding and/or installing a charging system, electric cars are a commitment an owner must be willing to make. With IRS credit incentives for qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicles, among other environmental bonuses, many individuals are motivated to makRead More...

Community Association Law Update

Admin 2 — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:44:12 +0100

TRIM Summer Blues

The lazy, hazy days of summer bring more than heat and humidity. You can also expect to receive your TRIM notice. A TRIM notice, which stands for a “Truth in Millage” notice, is an estimate of your property taxes based on proposed tax rates (county, municipal and other taxing districts), property value and exemptions.

A TRIM notice provides:

· A description of the property by key Read More...

Are You Ready For The 2010 Hurricane Season? - 2010 Insurance Related Amendments To The ...

Admin 2 — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:58:09 +0100

We believe that this year will be more like the hurricane seasons of 2004 and 2005.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has predicted for the 2010 hurricane season that there will be Read More...

Community Association Lawyer Jay Steven Levine Speaks on Current Foreclosure Crisis

Admin 2 — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 03:53:24 +0100