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The Attorney General grounded his notice in section 790.251(4)(e), Florida Statutes, which prohibits any public or private employer from discriminating against or expelling an employee or invitee for exercising the constitutional right to keep and bear arms. Because the Association is a not-for-profit corporation with employees, Uthmeier characterized it as a “private employer” under the statute, with residents, guests, and prospective purchasers qualifying as protected “invitees.”

The letter did not arise in a vacuum. In McDaniels v. State, 419 So. 3d 1180 (Fla. 1st DCA 2025), the First District Court of Appeal declared Florida’s statutory open carry ban, Section 790.053, Florida Statutes, unconstitutional under the Second Amendment. Applying the “text, history, and tradition” framework from New York State Rifle & Pistol Ass’n, Inc. v. Bruen, 597 U.S. 1 (2022), the First District Court of Appeal held that open carry in public is presumptively protected conduct and that the State failed to identify any historical analogue supporting a categorical prohibition. Taken together, McDaniels and the AG’s letter to Tradition reflect a notable shift in Florida: firearm regulation, whether by the Legislature or by private associations, now faces significantly heightened scrutiny.

What This Means for Florida Associations

For community associations, these developments do not necessarily eliminate an association’s authority to regulate firearms on common elements, but they meaningfully narrow it. Blanket prohibitions on both open and concealed carry, particularly those reaching employees, contractors, and lawful concealed carry permit holders, are now increasingly vulnerable to challenge and may draw direct scrutiny from the Attorney General’s office. A properly tailored rule addressing only the open display of firearms on common elements, however, arguably remains defensible.

Importantly, McDaniels addressed a criminal statute enacted by the State and did not speak to the authority of private property owners, including associations, to regulate conduct on their own property. Associations are also arguably not “state actors” subject to constitutional limitations. See Quail Creek Prop. Owners Ass’n v. Hunter, 538 So. 2d 1288, 1289 (Fla. 2d DCA 1989). Additionally, Chapter 718, together with typical governing documents, expressly authorize associations to adopt reasonable rules governing the use of common elements. That authority is not unlimited, of course. The Attorney General emphasized in his notice to Tradition that an association is “not at liberty to adopt arbitrary or capricious rules bearing no relationship to the health, happiness and enjoyment of life of the various unit owners.” Hidden Harbour Estates, Inc. v. Norman, 309 So. 2d 180, 182 (Fla. 4th DCA 1975). Putting aside whether one thinks firearms in the common areas of community associations have no relationship to health, happiness and enjoyment of life, the State of Florida has now indicated its position concerning rules attempting to ban firearms in the common area.  Therefore, any firearm-related rule should be carefully drafted and considered with legal counsel to reflect a legitimate association interest, such as the safety and quiet enjoyment of the common elements.  For example, associations seeking to attempt to regulate firearms may explore prohibitions on “brandishment” or any type of threat involving a firearm, or that prohibit open but not concealed carry of firearms.

Associations in Florida find themselves in an evolving new frontier that warrants consideration of the implications of these recent developments in firearm jurisprudence and State interpretation and enforcement.  An association motivated to keep firearms out of their common areas, and whose membership and board are passionately opposed to the attorney general’s interpretation, may even attempt to test these positions in court head on, or adopt rules that test the boundaries of these prohibitions on private firearm regulation. Unfortunately, the next tragic shooting in the common elements of an association will remind us that these are not simply abstract legal developments but choices by flesh and blood people concerning their collective safety and property interests.

How Haber Law Can Help

Because this area continues to evolve, boards should obtain association-specific legal guidance before adopting or enforcing any rule that restricts the possession, carrying, or display of firearms within the community.  Associations can also survey their restrictions and rules in the governing documents to see if any existing rule or restriction could invite scrutiny.  Haber Law regularly advises condominium and homeowners’ associations on the full range of issues that arise in governing shared communities. Our team is available to review your association’s governing documents, rules, and policies and to help boards develop practical and tailored solutions that serve their communities.

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Hudson Bay Capital provided the loan for the project at 10281 West Bay Harbor Drive and 1147-1155 100th Street, which is a part of the three-phase Clara Bay Harbour apartment community that will total 480,000 square feet and 150 units, CEO and Founder James Curnin said. Adam Schwartz and Michael Ianno of Walker & Dunlop brokered the debt.

The first phase, a 92,000-square-foot building with 28 apartments, is complete and 75 percent leased, according to the developer. The second phase will span 140,000 square feet with 45 apartments, with leasing expected to kick off in November.

The last phase is planned at 10200-10290 East Bay Harbor Drive and will total about 248,000 square feet with 77 units. The developer expects to complete that phase in early 2028.

In February, Clara scored an $80 million construction loan from New York-based Madison Realty Capital for the final phase, which is expected to cost $108 million.

All three buildings are six stories with a 24-hour doorman and valet, on-site management, rooftop pools, gyms and large units averaging at 1,850 square feet. They primarily consist of two-bedroom apartments to four-bedroom apartments, with units including dens. Rent prices range from $7,600 to $22,000 a month, Curnin said.

Clara paid $17.6 million in 2022 for the development sites. Curnin previously told The Real Deal that demand is largely driven by out-of-staters and Bay Harbor Islands residents who are looking for a refuge from renovation work at their aging condo buildings.

Bay Harbor Islands continues to attract luxury residential development even after the 2021 Surfside condo collapse prompted Florida and Miami-Dade County to adopt stricter structural integrity and recertification requirements for aging buildings, particularly those near the coast.

Developers have continued to chase construction for new condo projects, which isn’t subject to the same recertification concerns as older properties.

The Eichner family’s Continuum Company is developing the eight-story, 57-unit La Baia North, and completed the eight-story, 68-unit La Baia South.

Also in Bay Harbor Islands, Brooklyn-based Horizon Group is developing a seven-story, 23-unit condo project on the Indian Creek waterway.

On the commercial side, David Martin’s Terra built The Well Bay Harbour Islands — a 113,000-square-foot, five-story building with four levels of offices, as well as retail, lobby and a rooftop with meeting space and fitness classes. The project also comprises an eight-story condo building with 66 units and more than 22,000 square feet of amenities. Tom Brady’s investment firm TEB Capital Management leased 8,400 square feet at the mixed-use building.

Elsewhere in Miami-Dade, Clara acquired the former Austin Burke menswear property in Wynwood for $7.7 million in 2024 and is developing Clara Wynwood, a 168,000-square-foot, 150-unit mixed-use apartment project expected to be completed in spring 2027.

Outside of multifamily, Clara has several luxury waterfront spec and custom homes, including projects on Pine Tree Drive, Allison Island, La Gorce Island, Davis Road and San Marino Island that have either been recently completed or are under construction.

A link to the press release announcing the transaction can be found here.

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MIAMI (August 20, 2026) – Haber Law is pleased to announce that thirteen of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch® marking the Firm’s 8th consecutive year earning recognition from Best Lawyers.

This award reflects the breadth of Haber Law’s experience spanning Complex Business Litigation, Construction Law, Condominium and HOA Law, Real Estate, and Transactional Law. Inclusion in Best Lawyers is based on peer evaluations from attorneys practicing in the same areas of law and geographic regions. 

The following Haber Law attorneys have been named to the 2027 Best Lawyers in America® list :

•     David B. Haber – Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Construction Litigation, Real Estate Litigation
•     Jonathan S. Goldstein – Community Association Law, Construction Litigation, Real Estate Litigation
•     Harold L. Lewis – Commercial Litigation, Real Estate Law
•     David Podein – Construction Law, Real Estate Law 
•     Daniel Jovanov – Construction Law 
•     Roger Slade – Commercial Litigation
•     Daniel Levin – Construction Law, Construction Litigation
•     Jonathan Beloff – Real Estate Law

The following Haber Law attorneys have been named to the 2027 Ones to Watch® list : 

•     Ariella Gutman – Commercial Litigation, Construction Law 
•     Kara Olesky – Construction Law 
•     Jacob Epstein – Commercial Litigation, Construction Law 
•     Annie Schneider – Litigation, Real Estate Law 
•     Nardo Dorsin – Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Litigation 

“These accolades reflect the exceptional attorneys we have at Haber Law, the depth of talent we have built across the Firm, and the reputation our team has earned among its peers. As we continue to grow, we remain focused on attracting top talent and delivering strategic and business driven solutions for our clients throughout South Florida,” said Founder and Managing Partner, David Haber.

About Best Lawyers
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About Haber Law   

Haber Law is a law firm based in Miami, Florida, with over 45 attorneys, that specializes in Complex Business Litigation, Construction Law, Condominium Association and HOA Law, Real Estate, and Transactional Law. With offices in Miami-Dade, Palm Beach Gardens, and Fort Lauderdale, the Firm is committed to its core values of integrity, service, dedication, innovation, diversity, and success. For more information, visit www.haber.law or call 305-379-2400.

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