Lee-Anne Bosch, Attorney

06/30/2023

Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸 Please note that our offices will be closed on Monday, July 3rd, and Tuesday, July 4th. We will reopen on Wednesday, July 5th. Take this time to relax, recharge, and enjoy the weekend break!

03/29/2022

Thank you Goede, DeBoest & Cross, PLLC for INSPIRING POTENTIAL! You make a BIG difference in the lives of our youth in Collier County through the power of professionally supported one-to-one mentoring.
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10/14/2021

Join us for our next webinar on October 20th at 11am presented by GDC attorney Lee-Anne Bosch: "The Finer Points of Fining. Tutorial and Q&A of Community Association Fines and Suspensions." Many condominium and HOA's struggle to enforce violations. Two available remedies are fines and suspensions, but many associations avoid these remedies due to a lack of clarity in the process. Join us for a 1 hour tutorial into the fining and suspension process as well as an opportunity for questions and answers. Follow the link to register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8643132681077274379

05/05/2021

🏠 Here is our summary of the new Condo/HOA laws coming July 1, 2021. There are some big changes here. If your HOA's rental restrictions are outdated, I recommend updating them before July 1, 2021.

04/09/2021

🗣 COVID-19 UPDATE 🗣

Although many community associations have reopened their amenities, some are still wrestling with the issue. One recent development may serve to encourage more communities to open up. On March 29, 2021, Governor DeSantis signed SB 72 into law, granting liability protection to business entities, including community associations, from lawsuits related to COVID-19 exposure if such entities made a good faith effort to substantially comply with all government issued health standards and guidance. As such, in addition to other precautions, associations re-opening their amenities should make a good faith effort to follow all federal, state, and local health guidelines regarding COVID-19.

Given that the vaccine is now being distributed throughout the United States and other parts of the world, the first question becomes one of availability and how to obtain the vaccine. Many community associations in Florida have been successful in securing vaccines for their residents by contacting the Florida Department of Health and setting up private “Vaccine Clinics” for their communities. Associations that intend to host a Vaccine Clinic should consult with their attorney regarding steps necessary to protect the association from liability.

As many Americans have already been vaccinated, the next big question is whether community associations should require proof of vaccination for residents to use the amenities. Although this is a complicated issue that deserves further discussion, in my opinion the best practice at this time is to monitor the requirements imposed by state and local governments and follow suit. On April 2, 2021, Governor DeSantis signed Executive Order Number 21-81, banning all businesses from requiring a “vaccination passport” or other documented proof of vaccination in order to gain access, entry, or service from the business. As such, requiring proof of vaccination is not recommended. If a community association makes the decision to re-open the amenities, the amenities should be made available to all residents, regardless of vaccination status.

Should you have any questions regarding setting up a Vaccine Clinic or regarding re-opening your association’s common area amenities, please feel free to contact me.

01/08/2021

Board Certification Class - Thursday, January 14, 2021 - 10AM EST

08/12/2020

❓Can a homeowner sue the HOA for keeping an amenity closed in response to COVID-19?

❓Can an association be sued for opening an amenity too soon?

❓Does your association liability insurance policy cover the association if someone sues claiming they contracted COVID-19 from the association’s common amenities?

Attorneys at Goede, Adamczyk, DeBoest & Cross, PLLC, respond to questions about Florida community association law in the Naples Daily News.

07/08/2020

Webinar - Approving/Denying Sales, Leases and other Transfers

07/02/2020

Interested in learning more about the new fireworks law in Florida? 🧨

Review our summary of residential housing law changes from the 2020 Legislative Session. These laws are effective as of July 1, 2020.

06/01/2020

Are you preparing to re-open your community association? Join us for an expert panel discussion with Q&A.

05/22/2020

Join us for another Webinar: Developing a Strong Community Association Disaster Plan

You are invited to register for a very popular webinar discussion on "Developing a Strong Community Association Disaster Plan."  The webinar promises to provide valuable tips that will be extremely helpful when preparing for and recovering from almost any disaster that may come our direction.  A...

05/21/2020

Join us for a Tutorial and Q&A of Community Association Fines and Suspensions.

Many condominium and homeowners associations struggle to enforce violations. Two available remedies are fines and suspensions, but many associations avoid these remedies due to a lack of clarity regarding the process. Join us for a 1 hour tutorial into the fining and suspension process as well as an opportunity for questions and answers.