Category: Real Property, Probate and Trust Law, Condominium Law Category: Real Property, Probate and Trust Law, Condominium Law (show less)

The Course is intended to assist those who have applied to take the Condominium and Planned Development Board Certification exam in preparing for the exam, those thinking about taking the exam in the future, or attorneys practicing in the subject area desiring a comprehensive advanced level course. The Course is developed and conducted without any involvement or endorsement by the BLSE and/or Certification committees. Candidates for certification who take this Course should not assume that the Course material will cover all topics on the examination or that the examination will cover all topics in the Course material.

Chair Opening Remarks
Christene Ertl, Chair, St. Augustine
Alessandra Stivelman, Vice Chair, Hollywood

Bureau of Standards and Registration – The Division’s Role in the Creation of the Condominium and Sale of Units/Developer Filings
Alex Dobrev, Orlando

Do Your Project Documents Comply – Developer Attorneys’ Guide to Federal Laws (ILSA and Federal Underwriting Guidelines)
Ben Wilson, Viera

Structuring Specific Types of Condominiums and Fee Simple Communities & Bulk Buyer versus Successor Developer
Margaret Rolando, Miami
Martin A. Schwartz, Miami

Association Litigation –Construction Defect, Contract Cancellation & Developer Funding; Turnover and Control Issues
Jane L. Cornett, Stuart
Patrick C. Howell, Orlando

Representing the Developer – Use Rights & Developer Reservations in Project Documents
Susan K. Robin, Fort Lauderdale
Ben Wilson, Viera

Board of Legal Specialization

Condominium and Planned Development Law Certification Committee (Exam Committee) - Exam Components and Grading Processes
Shawn Brown, Tampa

Representing the Association Client; Governing Documents – Day-to-Day Operations of the Association
Steven H. Mezer, Tampa
Laura Manning-Hudson, West Palm Beach

Amending the Governing Documents and Retroactive Impairment – the Impact of Statutory Changes to the Law on Governing Documents
Michael Kassower, Plantation
Allison L. Hertz, Palm Beach Gardens

Condominium Terminations
Alex Dobrev, Orlando

Remarks 
Christene Ertl, St. Augustine
Alessandra Stivelman, Hollywood

Top 20 “need to know” cases including Substantive and Ethical implications of these Cases in Practice (Part 1 of 2)
Michael J. Gelfand, West Palm Beach

Building Inspections, Reserves, and Financing Issues (including borrowing)
Rob Caves, Ft. Myers
Carolina Sheir, Hollywood

Keeping the Peace – Covenant Enforcement
Jonathan S. Goldstein, Miami
Christene Ertl, St. Augustine

Fair Housing Laws Impacting Associations and Community Association Practitioners
Alessandra Stivelman, Hollywood
Carolina Sheir, Hollywood

Tales from the Exam

MRTA and Riparian Rights (Docks & Boat Slips)
Colleen Sachs, Pensacola
Christene Ertl, St. Augustine

Association Collections and Foreclosures & Fair Debt Collection Practices
Alan Schwartzseid, Orlando

Top 20 “need to know” cases including Substantive and Ethical Implications of These Cases in Practice (Part 2)
Michael J. Gelfand, West Palm Beach