As long as managed communities have existed, there have been owners who just will not pay their assessments. Whether they forget, cannot afford it, or simply choose not to, the association ends up having to fight to get the money that is owed.
My son attended a Montessori school for the first 9 years of his educational career. One thing that stood out to me during his tenure there is that Maria Montessori, the founder of the Montessori educational method, insisted on grouping children of different ages together in one classroom.
The law firm of Porges, Hamlin, Knowles & Hawk, P.A. (PHKH) is pleased to announce the promotion of Bryony G. Swift, Esq., to principal and shareholder, effective immediately. In addition, the firm recently hired Micaela (Mia) Cleall, Esq., as an associate attorney.
On Thursday March 24, 2022, attorneys Hamlin, Hawk, Swift and Turffs attended the CA Day event hosted by the West Florida Chapter of Community Association Institute (CAI). CA Day was held at the Bradenton Convention Center and Attorney Swift presented the Legal Update Course.
The law firm of Porges, Hamlin, Knowles & Hawk, P.A. (PHKH) is pleased to announce the promotion of Bryony G. Swift, Esq., to principal and shareholder, effective immediately. In addition, the firm recently hired Micaela (Mia) Cleall, Esq., as an associate attorney.
August 1, 2018 | Mary R. Hawk, Esq. If you are a Community Association Manager, or you are on your Community Association’s Board of Directors, you probably know if your association has the ability, under the governing documents, to approve or deny tenants, occupants, or owners from living in your association. But, did you also […]
September 1, 2015 | Porges, Hamlin, Knowles & Hawk, P.A. Persons in multi-unit dwellings should read on before striking up that barbeque grill! Florida has adopted in part the National Fire Prevention Association Uniform Fire Code (NFPA). Florida’s equivalent fire code states at section 10.11.6.1: For other than one- and two-family dwellings, no habachi, grill, […]
June 23, 2015 | Porges, Hamlin, Knowles & Hawk, P.A. In the autumn of 2014 the attorneys of the Young Lawyers’ Division of the Manatee County Bar Association knew they wanted to provide student artwork to brighten the halls of the new Manatee County Judicial Center, but they did not know quite how to go […]
June 22, 2015 | Porges, Hamlin, Knowles & Hawk, P.A. The 2014 Outstanding Agent Award was presented to our firm as an Agent of Chicago Title Insurance Company. This award signifies that our firm has had no claims or audit issues and continues to exemplify the highest standards to be designated as an Outstanding Agent. Congratulations […]
June 22, 2015 | Porges, Hamlin, Knowles & Hawk, P.A. From February 4 through February 6, 2015, Principal attorney Jason DePaola attended the Elder Counsel’s periodic Elder Law Immersion Camp in St. Petersburg, Florida. At the “Camp,” Mr. DePaola was provided with extensive information regarding Medicaid and its rules regarding obtaining eligibility in the State […]
