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- [Downtown Miami luxury condo building Aston Martin residences face their second lawsuit in months](https://www.haber.law/downtown-miami-luxury-condo-building-aston-martin-residences-face-their-second-lawsuit-in-months/) - David Haber and Dan Levin represent the condo association.
- [Aston Martin Residents Claim Construction Defects at Luxury Miami Condo Tower](https://www.haber.law/aston-martin-residents-claim-construction-defects-at-luxury-miami-condo-tower/) - Condo owners in the Aston Martin Residences in downtown Miami, where units are priced up to $59 million, are alleging the 2-year-old luxury building is plagued by defects indicating shoddy construction. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Aston-Martin-Residents-Claim-Construction-Defects-at-Luxury-Miami-Tower3.pdf" title="Aston Martin Residents Claim Construction Defects at Luxury Miami Condo Tower"]
- [Legislative Session Update  HB 797: What Changed in Florida Nonprofit Law — and Why Condominium Boards and Managers Should Pay Attention](https://www.haber.law/legislative-session-update-hb-797-what-changed-in-florida-nonprofit-law-and-why-condominium-boards-and-managers-should-pay-attention/) - HB 797 brings key changes to Florida nonprofit law. Learn what condo boards and managers must do now to stay compliant and prepared.
- [How Lack of Kaufman Language in your Condominium’s Governing Documents May Affect a Prospective Board Candidate’s Eligibility Related to Statutory 8-Year Term Limits for Elections From July 2026 Forward](https://www.haber.law/how-lack-of-kaufman-language-in-your-condominiums-governing-documents-may-affect-a-prospective-board-candidates-eligibility-related-to-statutory-8-year-term-limits-for-elections-from/) - Missing Kaufman language? It could affect board eligibility. Understand Florida’s 8-year term limits and avoid compliance mistakes.
- [New Fannie MAE Guidelines for March 2026](https://www.haber.law/new-fannie-mae-guidelines-for-march-2026/) - Fannie Mae’s 2026 updates are here. See how new rules impact condo financing, approvals, and what associations must fix right now.
- [A Quick Guide to Condominium Association FAQ Sheets](https://www.haber.law/a-quick-guide-to-condominium-association-faq-sheets/) - Struggling with condo FAQs? Learn how smart FAQ sheets boost transparency, reduce disputes, and keep your association legally aligned.
- [Condominium  Website Requirements: A Quick Guide](https://www.haber.law/condominium-website-requirements-a-quick-guide/) - Florida condo website rules made simple. Learn what your association must publish online to stay compliant and avoid costly penalties.
- [HUD Proposes to Eliminate Disparate Impact Regulations: What Florida Associations Need to Know](https://www.haber.law/hud-proposes-to-eliminate-disparate-impact-regulations-what-florida-associations-need-to-know/) - HUD proposes major changes to disparate impact rules. Discover what Florida associations must know to stay compliant and avoid legal risks.
- ["Buyer beware": Aston Martin condo owners allege litany of construction defects in latest lawsuit](https://www.haber.law/buyer-beware-aston-martin-condo-owners-allege-litany-of-construction-defects-in-latest-lawsuit/) - The condo association for the Aston Martin Residences sued the developer, general contractor and team that designed and built the waterfront condo tower in downtown Miami, adding to legal woes surrounding the project. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Aston-Martin-Residences-Owners-Allege-Construction-Defects1.pdf" title="Aston Martin Residences Owners Allege Construction Defects"]
- [Hotwire Communications, Brown & Brown and Haber Law collaborate on CHOAB luncheon at Ruth’s Chris Steak House Aventura](https://www.haber.law/hotwire-communications-brown-brown-and-haber-law-collaborate-on-choab-luncheon-at-ruths-chris-steak-house-aventura/) - Board Members and Property Managers of condominiums and homeowner associations have a tremendous responsibility on their shoulders. From budgets and structural safety to legal issues, insurance, connectivity and dealing with difficult residents, there’s an entire horizon of challenges and work that never seems to end. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Aventura.News_.April_.27.2026-1.pdf-1.pdf" title="Aventura.News.April.27.2026.pdf"]
- [Aston Martin Residences Developer, Builders Sued By Buyers For Cracked](https://www.haber.law/aston-martin-residences-developer-builders-sued-by-buyers-for-cracked/) - The residents of the world’s first Aston Martin (https://www.bisnow.com/tags/aston-martin)-branded residential project are adding construction defects to their growing list of issues with the building's developer after previously accusing it of siphoning funds from their condo association and failing to deliver luxury amenities. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Condo-owners-sue-over-Fontainebleau-proposed-rental-changes-_-Miami-Herald12.pdf" title="Condo owners sue over Fontainebleau proposed rental changes _ Miami Herald12"]
- [The Future of Confessions of Judgment in Florida and Beyond](https://www.haber.law/the-future-of-confessions-of-judgment-in-florida-and-beyond/) - To the average Floridian, the term “confession of judgment” is likely to be unfamiliar. One reason for this may be because the use of confessions of judgment, by lenders, is prohibited by Florida statute. A confession of judgment is basically a contract provision which allows a creditor to enter a judgment against a debtor without
- [Florida Reserve Funding Legislation & HOA Law](https://www.haber.law/florida-reserve-funding-legislation-hoa-law/) - HOA Insights sat down with Marnie Dale Ragan, partner at Haber Law, to discuss the impact of Florida Reserve Funding Legislation and what every HOA board needs to know about the evolving HOA Law landscape. Marnie explains the post–Champlain Tower reforms to mandatory reserve funding, board education, and the importance of professional guidance so that
- [Fontainebleau Hotel’s rules could cause ‘economic disaster,’ condo owners say](https://www.haber.law/fontainebleau-hotels-rules-could-cause-economic-disaster-condo-owners-say/) - The Fontainebleau Hotel is facing a lawsuit from condo owners who claim new rules governing unit rentals have the potential to financially ruin them. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Condo-owners-sue-over-Fontainebleau-proposed-rental-changes-_-Miami-Herald1.pdf" title="Condo owners sue over Fontainebleau proposed rental changes _ Miami Herald1"]
- [Fountainebleau hotel sued over new condo rental rules that some owners claim could be an “economic disaster”](https://www.haber.law/fountainebleau-hotel-sued-over-new-condo-rental-rules-that-some-owners-claim-could-be-an-economic-disaster/) - The Fontainebleau Hotel is facing a lawsuit from condo owners in its Tresor and Sorrento towers who claim new rules governing unit rentals have the potential to financially ruin them.
- [Can a Condominium Association Evict an Unruly Tenant?](https://www.haber.law/can-a-condominium-association-evict-an-unruly-tenant/) - Dealing with a disruptive tenant? Learn how Florida condominium associations can use lease addendums and injunctive relief to pursue eviction or removal.
- [Zoom Doom?](https://www.haber.law/zoom-doom/) - Discover the legal risks of virtual meetings, including security threats, privacy issues, and compliance challenges in the era of Zoom litigation.
- [No Privilege in the Prompt: Why AI-Prepared Litigation Materials May Be Fair Game After Heppner](https://www.haber.law/no-privilege-in-the-prompt-why-ai-prepared-litigation-materials-may-be-fair-game-after-heppner/) - Are your AI prompts discoverable? A recent ruling in U.S. v. Heppner confirms AI-generated litigation materials aren't protected by attorney-client privilege.
- [Best Practices for Condominium Construction Investigations, Claims and Repair Projects](https://www.haber.law/best-practices-for-condominium-construction-investigations-claims-and-repair-projects/) - Haber Law cordially invites First Service Residential for a dinner at Morton’s on February 25th at 6:00PM. We will discuss best practices for condo construction investigations, which will satisfy CAM credits while enjoying a delicious meal. WEDNESDAY 2/25 6:00PM – 9:00PM MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE 17399 BISCAYNE BLVD, MIAMI, FL 33160 RSVP here.
- [Fundraiser Event to Re-Elect Judge Stephanie R. Silver](https://www.haber.law/fundraiser-event-to-re-elect-judge-stephanie-r-silver/) - Haber Law invites you to a special fundraising reception honoring Judge Stephanie R. Silver in support of her continued service to Miami. Haber Law is pleased to host an intimate fundraising reception honoring Judge Stephanie R. Silver, recognizing her dedication to public service, judicial integrity, and leadership within the Miami-Dade County Court. Guests are invited
- [How to Draft a Commercial Complaint](https://www.haber.law/how-to-draft-a-commercial-complaint/) - Roger Slade and Steve Davis are presenting "The Art of Drafting a Complaint in a Commercial Case" at 10:35AM-11:25AM on Friday, April 10th. Register here.
- [Board Members and Exclusions in Insurance](https://www.haber.law/board-members-and-exclusions-in-insurance/) - Marnie Dale Ragan and Andrea Northrop are presenting "Board Members and Exclusions in Insurance" at 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM on Wednesday, April 8. Register here.
- [When Developers Come Knocking: Condo Terminations, Bulk Buyouts & Protecting Your Value.](https://www.haber.law/when-developers-come-knocking-condo-terminations-bulk-buyouts-protecting-your-value/) - Join us for an exclusive panel moderated by Haber Law’s Equity Partner, David Podein: “When Developers Come Knocking: Condo Terminations, Bulk Buyouts & Protecting Your Value.” Learn how to navigate high-stakes buyout offers, understand the commercial real estate side of the equation, and ensure you are maximizing your value. CAMs and HOA Board Members attend
- [Fontainebleau Miami Beach condo-hotel owners revolt against rule changes](https://www.haber.law/fountainebleu-miami-beach-condo-hotel-owners-revolt-against-rule-changes/) - Lawsuit alleges new regulations at billionaire Jeffrey Soffer’s waterfront resort unfairly target units that are not part of hotel’s rental program [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Condo-Hotel-Unit-Owners-Sue-Fontainebleau-Miami-Beach_1-1.pdf" title="Condo-Hotel Unit Owners Sue Fontainebleau Miami Beach_1"]
- [Florida Condo Law: HB 913 Explained, What Miami Condo Owners Must Know, with David Haber](https://www.haber.law/florida-condo-law-hb-913-explained-what-miami-condo-owners-must-know-with-david-haber/) - In this episode of the BNA Podcast, we explore the latest changes to Florida condo law in 2025, including the impact of House Bill 913 (HB 913) on condominium associations across Miami and South Florida.
- [A New Condo Era—Guardrails Work: How Stronger Condo Laws Are Protecting Boards and Preventing Future Failures](https://www.haber.law/a-new-condo-era-guardrails-work-how-stronger-condo-laws-are-protecting-boards-and-preventing-future-failures/) - A vast majority of the condominiums’ board members were not acting in bad faith. In fact, they were likely doing exactly what unit owners wanted, keeping costs down and avoiding unpleasant conversations. The problem is that buildings do not age politely. Concrete cracks and roofs fail, and plumbing corrodes. For years, buying a condominium in
- [Demandan al hijo de Alfredo Coto, dueño de supermercados Coto: presuntas maniobras desataron un escándalo judicial](https://www.haber.law/demandan-al-hijo-de-alfredo-coto-dueno-de-supermercados-coto-presuntas-maniobras-desataron-un-escandalo-judicial/) - Dueños de departamentos en una torre de lujo en Miami acusan a la desarrolladora, cuyo CEO es Germán Coto, de incumplir y sobrefacturar servicios clave [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/VIDEO-_-Demandan-al-hijo-de-Alfredo-Coto-dueno-de-supermercados-COTO-1.pdf" title="Demandan al hijo de Alfredo Coto, dueño de supermercados Coto: presuntas maniobras desataron un escándalo judicial"]
- [Condo buyers were promised one of the most luxurious high-rises in Miami. Now, they are suing the developer.](https://www.haber.law/condo-buyers-were-promised-one-of-the-most-luxurious-high-rises-in-miami-now-they-are-suing-the-developer/) - Some condominium buyers paying for Miami's most luxurious high-rise are dragging the Aston Martin Residences' developer to court and suing him for fraud.
- [Aston Martin Developer Accused of Improperly Using Millions From Miami Luxury Condo Funds](https://www.haber.law/aston-martin-developer-accused-of-improperly-using-millions-from-miami-luxury-condo-funds/) - Luxury condominium owners are taking the building's developer to court. When buyers purchased condos at the Aston Martin Residences at 300 Biscayne Boulevard Way in downtown Miami, they were promised luxury amenities. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Aston-Martin-Developer-Accused-of-Improperly-Using-Miami-Luxury-Condo-Funds1.pdf" title="Aston Martin Developer Accused of Improperly Using Miami Luxury Condo Funds1"]
- [Aston Martin condo association sues developer](https://www.haber.law/aston-martin-condo-association-sues-developer/) - The condominium association of the Aston Martin Residences Miami filed a lawsuit against the building’s developer, seeking at least $5 million for alleged self-dealing in contracts for the condo’s operations. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Aston-Martin-Residences-Miami-developer-German-Coto-sued-by-condo-association-1.pdf" title="Aston Martin Residences Miami developer German Coto sued by condo association -1"]
- [Condo sues Aston Martin developer over ‘brazen self-dealing’ involving millions](https://www.haber.law/condo-sues-aston-martin-developer-over-brazen-self-dealing-involving-millions/) - “I’ve never seen this level of arrogance by a developer, such brazen self-dealing, "David Haber, an attorney representing the condo association, told the Miami Herald in an interview. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Aston-Martin-Residences-developer-sued-by-condo-association-_-Miami-Herald-2.pdf" title="Aston Martin Residences developer sued by condo association _ Miami Herald (2)"]
- [Developer of Aston Martin's Luxury Miami Condos Accused of Self-Dealing 'Shell Game'](https://www.haber.law/developer-of-aston-martins-luxury-miami-condos-accused-of-self-dealing-shell-game/) - It is a branded building that is supposed to be held to some standards that go with the Aston Martin brand. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Developer-of-Aston-Martins-Luxury-Miami-Condos-Accused-of-Self-Dealing-Shell-G.pdf"]
- [Developer of $1B Aston Martin Tower Sued for Allegedly Siphoning Funds from Owners](https://www.haber.law/developer-of-1b-aston-martin-tower-sued-for-allegedly-siphoning-funds-from-owners/) - The People who bought apartments at the world's first Aston Martin-branded residential building were promised a luxury experience. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Developer-Of-1B-Aston-Martin-Tower-Sue.-1.pdf"]
- ["Immense shell game": Aston Martin Residences developer accused of fleecing owners](https://www.haber.law/immense-shell-game-astonmartin-residences-developeraccused-of-fleecing-owners/) - Germán Coto allegedly engaged in self-dealing via bogus contracts that lined his pockets, according to a lawsuit. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/haber-law-press.pdf"]
- [What Condominium Associations can do to Stop Unruly Behavior by Uncooperative Unit Owners](https://www.haber.law/what-condominium-associations-can-do-to-stop-unruly-behavior-by-uncooperative-unit-owners/) - Please join us on Thursday, January 23 at 1 pm to hear how Haber Law attorneys Roger Slade and Annie Schneider have used the court system in conjunction with law enforcement to protect condominium and homeowners’ associations from unit owners who pose a significant threat to the community through their unruly harassing and even criminal behavior. Register
- [Welcome to the Wild, Wild West](https://www.haber.law/welcome-to-the-wild-wild-west/) - When you think of the Wild West, your mind might drift to an image of a cowboy with his boots, spurs, hat, and a pistol visibly on his side. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/wild-cumming.pdf"]
- [Client Success: Cold-Link Logistics Announces Strategic Majority Investment from Slate Asset Management](https://www.haber.law/client-success-cold-link-logistics-announces-strategic-majority-investment-from-slate-asset-management/) - Haber Law represented Mandich Group and Cold-Link Logistics (“Cold-Link”) in the sale of a majority equity stake to Slate Asset Management and Hamilton Lane. Headquartered in South Florida, Cold-Link is a premier North American cold storage platform providing mission-critical infrastructure to the global food supply chain. Since its founding, Cold-Link has grown into a top-ten
- [Miami Beach landlord wins $8 million lawsuit against restaurant operator](https://www.haber.law/miami-beach-landlord-wins-8-million-lawsuit-against-restaurant-operator/) - A landlord in Miami Beach has won a nearly $8 million judgment against a restaurant operator for defaulting on its lease. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/SFBJ_Roger_Slade.pdf"]
- [Florida Firm Haber Law Elevates 3 Attorneys to Partner Amid Growth](https://www.haber.law/florida-firm-haber-law-elevates-3-attorneys-to-partner-amid-growth/) - Miami-based Haber Law promoted three attorneys to its partnership after seeing growth in its Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach markets. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Fla.-Firm-Haber-Law-Elevates-3-Attys-To-Partner-Amid-Growth-Law360-Pulse.pdf"]
- [The Changing Landscape of Litigation](https://www.haber.law/the-changing-landscape-of-litigation/) - Throughout the course of a thirty-plus-year career there was at least one thing that lawyers and clients could count on and that is, that litigation would be time-consuming. It was not unheard for a case to plod on, endlessly grinding through the court system for more than ten years. This has been one reason why,
- [Two is Party, Three is a Crowd: A Deeper Look at Third Party Contract Rights](https://www.haber.law/two-is-party-three-is-a-crowd-a-deeper-look-at-third-party-contract-rights/) - Imagine a situation in which your decorating business is hired by the Mother of the Bride to decorate her daughter’s wedding venue. Before signing a contract, you set up a meeting with the Mother to further understand the needs and scope of this decorating job. The Mother tells you all about what her daughter, the
- [Legal Insights on Construction Defect Claims](https://www.haber.law/legal-insights-on-construction-defect-claims/) - Most Florida construction professionals and any property owners who have lived in new condominium buildings are likely familiar with what attorneys in Florida refer to as the “558 process,” [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Inside_Florida-1.pdf"]
- [New Florida Bar President Sia Baker- Barnes keynotes Law Committee meeting](https://www.haber.law/new-florida-bar-president-sia-baker-barnes-keynotes-law-committee-meeting/) - What a proud moment for the Aventura Marketing Council Chamber of Commerce (AMC) as the huge dining room at Morton’s Steak House filled to capacity with Judges, attorneys, elected officials and sponsors of their revitalized Law Committee that featured Rosalyn Sia Baker-Barnes, new President of the Florida Bar. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Aventura.News_.Nov_.24.2025-optimised.pdf"]
- [Condo and Homeowners’ Association leaders meet with industry professionals](https://www.haber.law/condo-and-homeowners-association-leaders-meet-with-industry-professionals/) - The Aventura Marketing Council/Chamber of Commerce (AMC) once again hosted a successful meeting for association Board Members and Property Managers at Ruth’s Chris Steak House Aventura. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Aventura.News_.Nov_.10.2025-1.pdf" title="Condo and Homeowners’ Association leaders meet with industry professionals"]
- [What Every Real Estate Investor Should Know About Joint Venture Agreements](https://www.haber.law/what-every-real-estate-investor-should-know-about-joint-venture-agreements/) - As the real estate market continues to attract investors from across the country, more parties are teaming up to pursue opportunities they couldn’t or wouldn’t do alone. Whether it’s a developer bringing in equity or a passive investor backing a sponsor-led project, joint ventures (JVs) are increasingly common—but often poorly documented. A well-structured Joint Venture
- [Can a Condominium Association Restrict a Unit Owner’s Attorney from Attending a Meeting?](https://www.haber.law/can-a-condominium-association-restrict-a-unit-owners-attorney-from-attending-a-meeting/) - The issue of whether a condominium association can restrict a unit owner’s attorney from attending a meeting is a common concern that touches on the intersection of association governance and the rights of individual unit owners. Understanding the scope of the association’s authority and the rights of unit owners is essential for navigating this potentially
- [Avila v. Biscayne 21: Third District Reinforces Declaration Unanimous Consent Requirements  for Condominium Terminations](https://www.haber.law/avila-v-biscayne-21-third-district-reinforces-declaration-unanimous-consent-requirements-for-condominium-terminations/) - The Florida Third District Court of Appeal’s revised opinion in Avila v. Biscayne 21 Condo., Inc., 50 Fla. L. Weekly D1509 (Fla. 3d DCA July 10, 2025), has significantly reinforced legal barriers to condominium termination in Florida, establishing critical precedent regarding voting rights and unanimous consent requirements that will impact condominium associations, developers, and unit
- [The Rise of Private Lending in South Florida](https://www.haber.law/the-rise-of-private-lending-in-south-florida/) - In the past few years, private lending has emerged as one of the fastest-growing sources of real estate financing in South Florida. This has reshaped how investors, developers, and even individual buyers access capital. As traditional banks have tightened their underwriting standards, leading to lengthened approval timeframes, many borrowers are looking to private lenders, often
- [Take Care of Your Unit](https://www.haber.law/take-care-of-your-unit/) - While some owners may reside in their condominium units seasonally, it is always important for them to remember that their responsibility for their unit runs year-round and an "out of sight, out of mind", approach puts the owner, unit, and association at risk. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Screenshot-2025-10-30-at-8.56.53-AM.pdf" title="Take Care of Your Unit"]
- [Miami condo termination blocked after Florida Supreme Court ruling](https://www.haber.law/miami-condo-termination-blocked-after-florida-supreme-court-ruling/) - Two Roads Development’s efforts to terminate and demolish a Miami condo remains blocked after a ruling by the Florida Supreme Court. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Biscayne-21-condo-termination-in-Miami-blocked-by-Florida-Supreme-Court-SFBJ-compressed.pdf" title="Biscayne 21 condo termination in Miami blocked by Florida Supreme Court - SFBJ-compressed"]
- [FL Supreme Court Denies Two Roads Rehearing in Buyout Case](https://www.haber.law/fl-supreme-court-denies-two-roads-rehearing-in-buyout-case/) - Miami and West Palm Beach-based Two Roads has long planned to develop an Edition Residenceson the site of the former Biscayne 21 condo building at 2121 North Bayshore Drive in Miami. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/FL-Supreme-Court-Denies-Two-Roads-Rehearing-in-Buyout-Case-2.pdf" title="FL Supreme Court Denies Two Roads Rehearing in Buyout Case"]
- [Florida Condo Owners Score Legal Victory in Fight Over $35,000 Special Assessment](https://www.haber.law/florida-condo-owners-score-legal-victory-in-fight-over-35000-special-assessment/) - The owners and condo board at 1060 Brickell Condos, a two-tower, 45-story luxury high-rise in Miami have been embroiled in the vitriolic legal contretemps for about a year. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/1060_Brickell_Realtor_Article-ads-free-1.pdf" title="1060 Brickell Unit Owners Notch Court Win Against Association"]
- [Brickell condo owners notch big win in legal battle with association - The Real Deal](https://www.haber.law/brickell-condo-owners-notch-big-win-in-legal-battle-with-association/) - Court ordered the association, led by Jacob Kassel. to turn over control, records to winners of recall effort Nearly a year after a group of unit owners at a two-tower condo on Brickell Avenue in Miami voted to oust their association president, a judge ordered that the board, including its president, turn over all records
- [1-Hour Continuing Education Legal Updates](https://www.haber.law/1-hour-continuing-education-legal-updates-on-10-14-at-1pm/) - Join Jonathan Goldstein, Marnie Dale Ragan, and Rebecca Casamayor on October 14th at 12PM for a 1-Hour CE Legal Updates for Condominium Board Members. Register in advance for this webinar.
- [Haber Law Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch®](https://www.haber.law/haber-law-attorneys-recognized-in-2026-best-lawyers-in-america-and-ones-to-watch/) - Eleven Attorneys Earn National Recognition for Achievements in Condominium and HOA, Construction, Real Estate, and Business Litigation Law MIAMI (August 21, 2025) – Haber Law is pleased to announce that for another consecutive year, 11 of its attorneys have been included in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch®. The
- [Haber Law Construction Law Attorney Achieves Florida Bar Board Certification](https://www.haber.law/haber-law-construction-law-attorney-achieves-florida-bar-board-certification/) - Kara Olesky's Florida Bar recognition marks a significant milestone in her legal career MIAMI — Aug. 1, 2025 — Haber Law is proud to announce that partner Kara Olesky has earned Florida Bar Board Certification in Construction Law, placing her among a distinguished group of attorneys recognized for their dedication, expertise, and professionalism. Board certification
- [Florida’s Condo Crisis: Can Condo Owners Recover?](https://www.haber.law/floridas-condo-crisis-can-condo-owners-recover/) - Florida's condo market is under immense pressure from new regulations requiring inspections and expensive repairs. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Floridas-Condo-Crisis_-Can-Condo-Owners-Recover_-_-Real-Estate-_-U.S.-News.pdf"]
- [2025 Condo Connect Summit](https://www.haber.law/2025-condo-connect-summit/) - Join Jacob Epstein, Partner and Co-Chair of the Construction Law Group at Haber Law, for a timely and insightful panel at the 2025 Condo Connect Summit: “Compliance in Action: Construction Costs, Timelines & Management Oversight." Register here. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Condo-Connect-Webinar-032625-3.pdf" title="2025 Condo Connect Summit"]
- [Short-Term Rentals in Miami Beach, Now What?](https://www.haber.law/short-term-rentals-ruled-illegal-in-miami-beach-now-what/) - Last week, a Miami-Dade County Court struck down Miami Beach’s ban on short-term rentals, which prohibits rental periods of less than six (6) months and one day in single-family and multifamily residential buildings located in certain areas. Specifically, 11th Circuit Court Judge Hanzman ruled that the City’s ordinances regarding short-term rentals are in direct conflict
- [Top 10 Things to Include in a Parenting Plan](https://www.haber.law/top-10-things-to-include-in-a-parenting-plan/) - Parenting plans will vary according to each family’s unique circumstances. However, any parenting plan approved by the Court must, at a minimum, include the following: Detailed description about how the parents will share and be responsible for the daily tasks associated with the upbringing of the child(ren); Time-sharing schedule arrangements that specify the time
- [Miami Transfer Fee Controversies: A Wake Up Call for Associations](https://www.haber.law/miami-transfer-fee-controversies-a-wake-up-call-for-associations/) - Condominium associations across South Florida have come under scrutiny for imposing mandatory, non-refundable “transfer fees” on residents in connection with the lease or sale of units. Indeed, several years ago this firm was quoted in an article in the Miami Herald addressing the issue, and this year, a class action lawsuit resulted in an association
- [2022 FLORIDA LEGISLATIVE PREVIEW](https://www.haber.law/2022-florida-legislative-preview/) - The 2021 year brought several major changes to both the Condominium and HOA Acts (which Haber Law previously summarized here), and it looks like 2022 will continue that trend. In this article, we cover what to expect from the upcoming 2022 legislative sessions and changes that may be coming for community associations. It should be
- [Appellate Decision Upholds a Developer’s Right to Object to an Amendment to the Declaration](https://www.haber.law/appellate-decision-upholds-a-developers-right-to-object-to-an-amendment-to-the-declaration/) - Overview of First Equitable Realty III, Ltd. v. Grandview Palace Condo. Ass'n A recent decision of the Third District Court of Appeal, First Equitable Realty III, Ltd. v. Grandview Palace Condo. Ass'n, 46 Fla. L. Weekly 2199 (Dist. 3d DCA 2021) determined certain rights a developer has to object to amendments to a condominium association’s
- [Termination of Condominium, Is That an Option?](https://www.haber.law/termination-of-condominium-is-that-an-option/) - Google “Florida Condominium Crisis” and you will find no shortage of news stories detailing the challenges facing condominium associations. Rising assessments, scarcity of insurance, and costly mandatory maintenance have condominium owners, and their boards of directors, understandably nervous about future operations. With cost increases caused by the implementation of additional maintenance, inspections and reserve reforms
- [Understanding Director Conflicts of Interest in Florida Condominium Associations](https://www.haber.law/understanding-director-conflicts-of-interest-in-florida-condominium-associations/) - In the realm of condominium associations in Florida, directors play a crucial role in decision-making processes. However, their actions must adhere to certain legal standards to ensure transparency and fairness. This article explores key legal cases and statutes that shape the landscape of director conflicts of interest in Florida condominium associations. Florida law defines what
- [Making a list and checking it twice? No, It’s not Christmas, it’s new Records Request Requirements](https://www.haber.law/making-a-list-and-checking-it-twice-no-its-not-christmas-its-new-records-request-requirements/) - If you’re one of those people who finds checking things off a list or making a chart oddly satisfying, then House Bill 1021 (“HB 1021”) is the new legislation for you. As you may have already heard, HB1021 made sweeping changes to the condominium law landscape. Perhaps none of these changes will be felt quite
- [Crunch Time: Implementing Structural Integrity Reserve Study (SIRS) Requirements](https://www.haber.law/crunch-time-implementing-structural-integrity-reserve-study-sirs-requirements/) - With budget season and the Structural Integrity Reserves Study (SIRS) deadline fast approaching, condominium associations should already be considering how they will implement SIRS-related obligations and the timing in which funding will begin. Condominium associations that haven’t yet obtained their SIRS should already be making arrangements to do so prior to the end of the
- [What’s in a Condo Website Requirement? More Than Meets the Eye](https://www.haber.law/whats-in-a-condo-website-requirement-more-than-meets-the-eye/) - In 2017, the Florida Legislature passed new laws requiring every condominium of 150 or more units to have an independent website or web portal that provides condo owners copies of certain specified official records of the condominium by July 1, 2018. At first blush, creating a website and uploading official records to it may seem like a simple requirement, but
- [How (and Why) to Preserve Evidence](https://www.haber.law/how-and-why-to-preserve-evidence/) - Something bad has happened. Your customer has breached the contract by failing to pay. Your business partner has stolen money from the business account. You have been fired. You have gotten into a car accident. Your cousin has stolen money from your elderly uncle’s bank account. All bad things right ? After you are done
- [How to Dig Deeper Before Closing on a Condo Purchase – Part 2](https://www.haber.law/how-to-dig-deeper-before-closing-on-a-condo-purchase-part-2/) - As I discussed in Part 1 of this series, when you buy a condo, you’re essentially going into business with strangers, thus, before you close on the purchase, you need to review certain documents to get a better understanding of how the condo building is run. For instance, you should review the condo association’s governing documents because they
- [How to Dig Deeper Before Closing on a Condo Purchase – Part 3](https://www.haber.law/how-to-dig-deeper-before-closing-on-a-condo-purchase-part-3/) - As I discussed in Part 1 and Part 2 of this series, buying a condo requires a different kind of diligence than buying a single family home, because you’re going into business with strangers. You need to review documents that will clarify how the condo building is run and what rights you will have in deciding how it is
- [Law Firms Must Help Address Attorney Mental Health](https://www.haber.law/law-firms-must-help-address-attorney-mental-health/) - Attorneys Experience Prevalent Mental Health Problems It is not uncommon for employees to experience stress, fatigue, and frustration when having to balance personal, family, and work obligations, not to mention the societal ideal to be “busy” all of the time. While many individuals are able to use positive coping strategies, such as collaborating with coworkers,
- [Why Miami Is So Vulnerable to Construction Defects](https://www.haber.law/why-miami-is-so-vulnerable-to-construction-defects/) - Miami’s unique real estate development market makes it particularly vulnerable to construction defects. A reliance on foreign buyers who are more tethered to the ups and downs of the economy makes the timing of construction in Miami more heavily dependent on the market. Real estate developers need to get all their projects up and sold
- [Haber Law Attorneys Make Their Mental Health a Priority](https://www.haber.law/haber-law-attorneys-make-their-mental-health-a-priority/) - The Word Is Out on Attorneys’ Mental Health Numerous headlines in media channels, such as The Wall Street Journal, American Bar Association (ABA), The Florida Bar Journal, and Psychology Today, highlight the legal profession’s serious problem with mental health disorders and substance abuse. Studies continue to demonstrate the prevalence of attorneys who are problem-drinkers, suffer from chronic depression and anxiety,
- [10 Things to Do When You Get Sued](https://www.haber.law/10-things-to-do-when-you-get-sued/) - Most people have an extremely negative reaction when they learn that they, or their business, are being sued. There are some things to consider doing in order to avoid making a potentially costly mistake when faced with a lawsuit. First, take a deep breath. Next, read the tips listed below to assist you in avoiding
- [2018 Legislative Update – Changes Affecting Condominium Association Maintenance and Preservation of Official Records](https://www.haber.law/2018-legislative-update-changes-affecting-condominium-association-maintenance-and-preservation-of-official-records/) - In this first entry in a series of posts providing 2018 legislative updates, we discuss changes affecting the day-to-day record keeping of condominium associations. HB 841, which became effective on July 1, 2018, has various profound impacts relating to official records. Website Requirements and Notices HB 841 extended the deadline for compliance with various condominium website requirements from
- [You’re Negotiating Wrong – Here are Key Ways to Improve](https://www.haber.law/youre-negotiating-wrong-here-are-key-ways-to-improve/) - All too often, a client will present a contract proposal to me (design services for an improvement project, internet and television bulk services agreement with a national service provider, elevator service and maintenance agreement for a high-rise condominium building, and so many more) from the selected company and ask, “Can you please review this contract
- [2018 Legislative Update: Changes Affecting Material Alteration Requirements and Electric Vehicle Owners](https://www.haber.law/2018-legislative-update-changes-affecting-material-alteration-requirements-and-electric-vehicle-owners/) - In this second blog post in a series providing 2018 legislative updates, we discuss legislative changes affecting material alteration requirements and material alterations as they relate to electric vehicle owners. HB 841, which became effective on July 1, 2018, has various profound impacts affecting both areas. Find part one of this series here. General Material Alteration Guidelines The term
- [New Florida Appellate Court Decision Finds That A Pre-Suit Notice of Defect Constitutes an “Action” for Purposes of the Statute of Repose](https://www.haber.law/new-florida-appellate-court-decision-finds-that-a-pre-suit-notice-of-defect-constitutes-an-action-for-purposes-of-the-statute-of-repose/) - The Fourth District Court of Appeal recently rendered a decision in Gindel v. Centex Homes (Fla. L. Weekly D2112d), which will impact how construction defect cases will now be analyzed, pursued and litigated in Florida. Specifically, the Fourth District Court held that the sending of a construction defect plaintiff’s pre-suit notice of claim qualifies as an “action”
- [2018 Legislative Update – Condominium Association Board of Director Conflicts](https://www.haber.law/2018-legislative-update-condominium-association-board-of-director-conflicts/) - In this third blog post in a series providing 2018 legislative updates, we discuss legislative changes clarifying condominium conflict of interest statutes. Parts one and two of this series addressed record keeping of condominium associations, material alteration requirements, and material alterations as they relate to electric vehicle owners. CONFLICT OF INTEREST UPDATES AND CLARIFICATIONS Effective July 1, 2018, HB 841 clarified condominium conflict
- [An End to the Geographic Targeting Order and Reporting Requirements for Cash Purchases of Real Estate? Not Likely.](https://www.haber.law/an-end-to-the-geographic-targeting-order-and-reporting-requirements-for-cash-purchases-of-real-estate-not-likely/) - The current Geographic Targeting Order (GTO), issued by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau of the U.S. Department of Treasury, is set to expire this Friday, November 16, 2018. In essence, the GTO provides that when a buyer uses a corporate entity (such as an LLC) for cash purchases of residential real estate in South
- [5 Ways to Prevent Family Business Lawsuits](https://www.haber.law/5-ways-to-prevent-family-business-lawsuits/) - Imagine you’re at the Thanksgiving dinner table with those you love the most—your family. Before you know it, someone asks, “Who did you vote for?” Next thing you know, World War III breaks out. Now imagine these same people being the shareholders and employees in your family business. If they cannot peacefully discuss the qualifications
- [Legislative Update Continued: Recalls and Financial Reporting](https://www.haber.law/legislative-update-continued-recalls-and-financial-reporting/) - In 2017, extensive legislative changes were made to laws governing various condominium governance items, including board member recall procedures and association financial reporting laws. This year, several clarifications have been made to those (in some cases dramatic) changes. Board Recalls 2017 legislation upended the longstanding recall process, requiring immediate control in favor of the replacement board if
- [Year in Review – Haber Law’s Notable Transactions from 2018](https://www.haber.law/year-in-review-haber-laws-notable-transactions-from-2018/) - Despite the cooling of the South Florida real estate market and rising interest rates from lenders, 2018 was still a busy year for the Haber Law real estate team. Here is a look at some of our notable transactions: In a deal that closed in July 2018, Haber Law represented an affiliate of Time Century (a New York
- [What is a Trade Secret?](https://www.haber.law/what-is-a-trade-secret/) - Have you created a product that is entitled to protection? What do you have to do in order to make sure that your business secrets, known as “trade secrets,” are protected? The most common example of a trade secret is the recipe for Coca Cola. The fact that you can only buy Coke from Coke
- [Tips for Homeowners on Florida’s Construction Lien Law](https://www.haber.law/tips-for-homeowners-on-floridas-construction-lien-law/) - A construction project can be a complicated, frustrating, and costly process with a complicated construction contract. In addition to the headaches of dealing with contractors and building inspectors, owners must also be wary of Florida’s complicated lien law, Chapter 713, Florida Statutes, which provides subcontractors and material suppliers with the ability to record a lien against the owner’s
- [The Deadline Has Passed – Is Your Condominium Website Compliant?](https://www.haber.law/the-deadline-has-passed-is-your-condominium-website-compliant/) - We previously discussed in a prior blog post on Florida condo legislation that new requirements were established by the Florida Legislature pertaining to condominium association websites. These new requirements, which apply to all non-timeshare condominium associations with 150 or more units, require that the association must establish and maintain a website (if the association doesn’t already have one), and must
- [Condo Terminations – What Are They and How Do They Work?](https://www.haber.law/condo-terminations-what-are-they-and-how-do-they-work/) - The Miami Herald published an article last year – “Real Estate Developers Ran Out of Waterfront Property. Now They Might Want to Buy Yours” – and the title says it all. This complicated process is called condominium termination. It’s difficult for real estate investors to find vacant waterfront development sites in Miami and Miami Beach. The last
- [The Florida Divorce Courts Are No Place for Tourists](https://www.haber.law/the-florida-divorce-courts-are-no-place-for-tourists/) - The Florida divorce courts have strict limitations on who can file for divorce in Florida. Florida law requires that before a court has “subject matter jurisdiction,” a potential filer must have resided in the State of Florida for six months prior to the filing. One rationale behind this rule is obviously to discourage “divorce tourism.”
- [Recent Changes to the Marketable Record Title Act](https://www.haber.law/recent-changes-to-the-marketable-record-title-act/) - Imagine not being able to collect homeowners’ association dues or enforce rules in your community. For homeowners’ associations approaching thirty (30) years of age, this threat is more than a cause for sleepless nights and may become a reality if covenants are not preserved in a timely fashion from the operation of The Marketable Record Title
- [Florida Statute of Limitations on a Judgment Lasts 20 Years](https://www.haber.law/florida-statute-of-limitations-on-a-judgment-lasts-20-years/) - Until recently, there has been some debate on this litigation question caused by the interpretation of some Courts that a Florida judgment is subject to a five year statute of limitations. However, the Florida Supreme Court, in Salinas v. Ramsey, 2018 WL 549183 (2018) recently considered this question and came to the conclusion that a Florida judgment actually
- [Optional Condo Terminations](https://www.haber.law/optional-condo-terminations/) - In part one of this blog post, we covered the basics of condo terminations, dived into how they work, and promised that in part two we’d cover recent...
- [How do Florida Courts Address Divorce Judgments from Foreign Countries?](https://www.haber.law/how-do-florida-courts-address-divorce-judgments-from-foreign-countries-2/) - Florida Courts are required to recognize judgments of all kinds from other U.S. states, including divorce judgments. In fact, there is a provision in the United States Constitution called the Full Faith and Credit Clause which requires this. But what about judgments, particularly divorce judgments, that come from foreign countries? There is a legal principle that addresses
- [Is Your Association Missing Out on a Utilities Sales Tax Exemption?](https://www.haber.law/is-your-association-missing-out-on-a-utilities-sales-tax-exemption/) - Some associations are unaware that they could be entitled to an exemption for the sales tax related to a major expense – utilities for common areas serving exclusively residential properties, including condominiums and homes in a homeowners’ association. However, nonresidential uses are not exempt. Section 212.08(7)(j), Fla. Stat. provides an exemption for the sale of utilities
- [Legislative Session Update – What You Need to Know](https://www.haber.law/legislative-session-update-what-you-need-to-know/) - Various bills that could dramatically affect Florida associations are presently under consideration during the current legislative session. The list below highlights some of the proposed legislative changes. This list is not exhaustive of all pending bills or provisions impacting associations. Governance and Record Keeping Senate Bill 1362 would clarify that only terms beginning in 2018 would
- [Ten Years with Haber Law: From Faxes to iPhones, Continued Innovation](https://www.haber.law/ten-years-with-haber-law-from-faxes-to-iphones-continued-innovation/) - I recently celebrated my ten-year anniversary with Haber Law. Looking back, it is remarkable how different the practice of law is and how much our firm has grown. Here are ten changes I’ve noticed: We have grown from two attorneys (David Haber and David Podein) to 11. By this summer, we’ll have 12. Back then, we shared
- [Legislative Session Update Part II – Bills That Were Passed](https://www.haber.law/legislative-session-update-part-ii-bills-that-were-passed/) - What a difference a month makes… Last month, we provided an update on various pieces of legislation that would have impacted community associations throughout Florida. This month, we report that almost none of those extensive proposed changes were adopted by the legislature. What Passed: Legislation Extending the Deadline for Fire Sprinkler or Engineered Life Safety
- [The Importance of Hiring Local Counsel](https://www.haber.law/the-importance-of-hiring-local-counsel/) - Court rooms can be similar to high schools. There is a dress code, albeit unspoken, and there are certain norms to be observed. One unspoken rule is that if an attorney stands out from the other lawyers as being different or out of the loop, it isn’t necessarily a good thing. This is one reason
- [Negotiating Delay Clauses In Contracts – When Force Majeure Is Not Enough](https://www.haber.law/negotiating-delay-clauses-in-contracts-when-force-majeure-is-not-enough/) - Most business people are probably familiar with, and expect to see, force majeure clauses in their contracts. This is an important contract clause for a party required to perform obligations—and whose performance might be delayed or limited by unforeseeable events or events outside of their control such as civil or labor riots, wars, fires, terrorism, explosions, weather
- [Hurricane Preparedness and Loss Mitigation for Community Associations](https://www.haber.law/hurricane-preparedness-and-loss-mitigation-for-community-associations/) - From Hurricane Andrew to Hurricane Irma, the State of Florida has endured numerous destructive storms that foreshadow greater potential for destruction in the future. As evidenced by the fact that many community associations are still recovering from Hurricane Irma, communities should seek help now to ensure proper planning for the next natural disaster. It is
- [What’s In Your Operating Agreement?](https://www.haber.law/whats-in-your-operating-agreement/) - Every limited liability company should have an Operating Agreement. It is amazing how many business people approach us, who have a legitimate problem with a partner, and who either have never signed an Operating Agreement, have executed a cheap form Operating Agreement found on the internet, or simply lost the one that the partners originally
- [The Link Between E-Commerce and the Increase in US Cold Storage Facilities](https://www.haber.law/the-link-between-e-commerce-and-the-increase-in-us-cold-storage-facilities/) - Demand for industrial real estate continues to increase, due to a strong market, favorable interest rates, and the expansion of e-commerce. One segment of the industrial real estate market where demand continues to outpace supply is cold storage facilities and public refrigerated warehouses. Given the projected U.S. population growth, consumer demand for fresh and organic
- [A Condominium Association Victory in the Ongoing Fight for a Prior Owner’s Assessments](https://www.haber.law/a-condominium-association-victory-in-the-ongoing-fight-for-a-prior-owners-assessments/) - A recent case, Coastal Creek Condominium Association, Inc. v. FLA Trust Services LLC has upped the ante in the fight to collect outstanding assessments owed by previous owners pursuant to Section 718.116(1)(a), Florida Statute. In Coastal Creek, the Florida First District Court of Appeal adopted a different interpretation of a Florida statute than the Florida Third District Court of
- [10 Signs That You Have a Time-Sharing Problem](https://www.haber.law/10-signs-that-you-have-a-time-sharing-problem/) - Time-sharing during a divorce can be easy if you have two cooperative parents dedicated to reasonable co-parenting. It can also be really hard when one or both parties refuses to collaborate. When there is a lack of mutual effort, or any conflict, guess who suffers? That’s right, the children. Your children. Sometimes it’s hard to
- [What is a Contract Provision "Material Term?"](https://www.haber.law/what-is-a-contract-provision-material-term/) - In any business litigation involving a breach of contract claim, it is crucial that the attorneys on the case perform an analysis as to whether the breached contract provision is a “material term.” If the provision is not a material term, it is possible that the claimant might not be entitled to any damages at
- [Should Your Condo Association Adopt Online Voting?](https://www.haber.law/should-your-condo-association-adopt-online-voting/) - Election season is nearly upon us, and many associations are considering whether to adopt online voting (or “E-Voting”). On July 1, 2015, legislation took effect enacting Section 718.128, Florida Statutes, permitting condominiums, cooperatives and homeowners’ associations to conduct elections and other owner votes through the use of “an Internet-based online voting system.” This article will discuss how
- [Condominium Association Material Alterations](https://www.haber.law/condominium-association-material-alterations/) - Can the Board of Directors decide to change the color of your condominium building or the interior hallways from carpet to white marble tiles? What limits are placed on the Board of Directors' authority to change the design or elements of a condominium building? These questions all involve the ins and outs of material alterations
- [Considerations in Settling Cases (Mediation/Settlement Conferences)](https://www.haber.law/considerations-in-settling-cases-mediation-settlement-conferences/) - Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) method, where the participants meet with a third party (mediator) to negotiate a potential settlement. The mediator is required to be unbiased, and he or she does not work for either side. The mediator listens to each side’s position and helps to facilitate a voluntary resolution to the
- [Smoking in Condo Associations: Cigarettes & Medical Marijuana](https://www.haber.law/smoking-in-condo-associations-cigarettes-medical-marijuana/) - Over the past forty years, the United States has experienced a sweeping movement to ban smoking from just about everywhere. Many condominium owners’ associations (COA) have adopted smoking bans that prohibit owners from smoking in common areas and even inside their own living space. Medical marijuana complicates this issue even further. Smoking in Common
- [Legal Issues for Restaurant Owners](https://www.haber.law/legal-issues-for-restaurant-owners/) - The current pandemic has ravaged the restaurant industry and has caused hardship on a scale not previously imagined. It used to be that a restaurant owner’s most cherished assets were its investors, its chef, or its best Maître D. Now, in the current crisis, a restaurant owner’s best friend may be its lawyer. The Coronavirus
- [When Are Your Civil Litigation Attorneys’ Fees Recoverable?](https://www.haber.law/when-are-your-civil-litigation-attorneys-fees-recoverable/) - Litigation can be a time-consuming, stressful, and often expensive process. A civil dispute can drag on for years, causing out-of-pocket expenses in attorneys’ fees and other costs (including filing fees, expert fees, process servers, etc.) to pile on. However, there are certain ways under Florida Law in which a litigant may be entitled to recover
- [Florida Restaurant Owners Ask: Can I Take a Customer’s Temperature?](https://www.haber.law/florida-restaurant-owners-ask/) - The world has changed dramatically in the last ninety days. Just last year, the question of whether a restaurant would even ask a customer to take the customer’s temperature would have been unthinkable. Now, it is actually happening. All over the country. Taking your customer’s temperature before dining may provide solace to restaurant owners and
- [The Florida Mortgage and Eviction Moratorium: Clarification for Community Associations](https://www.haber.law/the-florida-mortgage-and-eviction-moratorium-clarification-for-community-associations/) - On April 2, 2020, Governor Ron Desantis issued Executive Order 20-94 which temporarily suspended all mortgage foreclosure and residential eviction “cause[s] of action” for 45 days. The Order was subsequently extended four times, most recently pursuant to Executive Order 20-180 (“EO 20-180”), which was issued on July 29, 2020 and extended the moratorium until
- [Can I Modify My Alimony Because of the Pandemic?](https://www.haber.law/can-i-modify-my-alimony-because-of-the-pandemic/) - Millions of Floridians are now suffering a significant decrease in income due to the pandemic. Can individuals who have obligated themselves to pay a fixed sum in alimony to a former spouse now modify that obligation in recognition of the fact that their income has been reduced? The answer, like many things in the law,
- [Developer Liability for Building Code Violations Under Section 553.84, Florida Statutes](https://www.haber.law/developer-liability-for-building-code-violations-under-section-553-84-florida-statutes/) - Among the numerous causes of action available to construction defect plaintiffs in the State of Florida, there is Florida Statute Section 553.84, which creates a statutory cause of action for owners based on violations of the Florida Building Code against parties who “committed” the violation. Defering Responsibility to Other Parties In construction defect litigation,
- [What Condo Associations Should Do to Prepare for a Holiday Season Amidst a Pandemic](https://www.haber.law/what-condo-associations-should-do-to-prepare-for-a-holiday-season-amidst-a-pandemic/) - With Covid-19 cases on the rise and the holidays approaching, the re-opening of common element facilities should be viewed with care. Associations should revisit the numerous safety considerations that informed the re-opening process. The following is a list of some of these critical issues: Associations should confirm whether they are still able to adhere
- [Conducting Condominium Elections During COVID-19](https://www.haber.law/conducting-condominium-elections-during-covid-19/) - It’s that time of year again—Election season! As many condominium associations begin preparing to hold their annual membership meeting, many are wondering how to do so safely given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunately, over the past few years we have learned there are several different technologies that will allow association members to participate in
- [Who Is Responsible for Construction Defects?](https://www.haber.law/who-is-responsible-for-construction-defects/) - One of the most critical questions to answer after the discovery of a construction defect is who is responsible for the damage? That may not be a quick or easy thing to determine. What Can Go Wrong with a Construction Project Many things can go wrong on a construction project ranging from bad design,
- [Five Things You Should Know About Landlord-Tenant Negotiations](https://www.haber.law/five-things-you-should-know-about-landlord-tenant-negotiations/) - When signing a commercial lease, each party has differing concerns and will want the lease crafted to protect their interests. Regardless of which side you are on, there are a few items that must be clearly drafted in the lease agreement to avoid problems in the future. 1. Additional Rent or Common Area Charges
- [Immunity for Condos from Covid-19 Liability](https://www.haber.law/immunity-for-condos-from-covid-19-liability/) - COVID-19 has changed our way of life in so many ways. Accordingly, new laws have been enacted to address the concerns and protect those affected by the pandemic and legal issues that stem from the fallout. New Florida Law S.B. 72 A new bill, S.B. 72, was recently signed into law by the governor
- [Legal Actions Associations Can Take if an Owner Does Not Pay Assessments](https://www.haber.law/legal-actions-associations-can-take-if-an-owner-does-not-pay-assessments/) - Community Associations, including condominium and homeowners’ associations, have specific responsibilities to their owners to ensure that budgets are met and maintenance and operation services are performed. For an association to be able to achieve these goals, owners must pay their assessments in full, and on time. When owners fail to fully or timely pay, the
- [Building Codes 101](https://www.haber.law/building-codes-101/) - One basic requirement for every new construction project and every 40-year recertification in the State of Florida is that the design and construction must comply with the Florida Building Code. Another requirement is that the construction must pass inspections by the local building official. In order for any high-rise building to pass inspection (and for
- [What is a Marital Settlement Agreement?](https://www.haber.law/what-is-a-marital-settlement-agreement/) - The statistics on divorce rates are staggering, and even marriages that start out strong may end up in divorce. Therefore, it's essential to learn all you can about the process of divorce, how it works, and how it can affect you. The Marital Settlement Agreement One aspect of divorce is the marriage settlement agreement.
- [Will Aventura’s New Law Help Condominium Owners or Simply Expose them to Liability?](https://www.haber.law/will-aventuras-new-law-help-condominium-owners-or-simply-expose-them-to-liability/) - The City of Aventura’s recently passed an Ordinance, which represents an effort to regulate structural oversight for community associations in the aftermath of the Champlain Towers tragedy in Surfside. The Ordinance requires community associations, including condominium associations and homeowners’ associations, to share all engineering, architectural, and life-safety reports that are conducted on a building with
- [Issues with the 558 Process](https://www.haber.law/issues-with-the-558-process/) - Following the tragic collapse of Champlain Towers South, there has been much talk about Florida Statutes Chapter 558, which deals with the process condo/unit owners must follow to file claims for development defects. What is Chapter 558? To provide an alternative method to resolve construction disputes and protect the rights of condo association owners,
- [Association Responses to Requests for Information Regarding Condominium Structural Integrity](https://www.haber.law/association-responses-to-requests-for-information-regarding-condominium-structural-integrity/) - In the wake of the devastating collapse of the Champlain Towers South Condominium in Surfside, Florida, many current owners and potential purchasers of condominium units are, understandably, requesting information from associations regarding the structural soundness of the condominium property. Although associations generally do not, and are not required to, release their official records to potential
- [Tips For Associations Planning Large Repair And Construction Projects](https://www.haber.law/tips-for-associations-planning-large-repair-and-construction-projects/) - Maintaining the association’s common elements is one of the primary responsibilities - - and headaches - - for associations and their Board of Directors. The duty is so important, in fact, it comes up multiple times in the Condominium Act (Florida Statute Section 718.111(4) to maintain, repair, lease, and replace the common elements; Section 718.111(3)
- [Zoom 101 for Deposition Witnesses and Mediation Participants](https://www.haber.law/zoom-101-for-deposition-witnesses-and-mediation-participants/) - New to Zoom? We were all here once. Whether you're a witness that is giving a virtual sworn testimony or you're going through online mediation, here's everything you need to know before diving in. Prior to Zoom Conference Ensure that your display name and/or icon are professional and reflect your full name and not
- [What Condominium Associations Need To Know About The Life Safety Task Force Recommendations](https://www.haber.law/what-condominium-associations-need-to-know-about-the-life-safety-task-force-recommendations/) - In light of the recent tragedy at Surfside, the Condominium Law and Policy on Life Safety Issues Advisory Task Force was formed to provide detailed recommendations to Governor Ron DeSantis and other lawmakers in an effort to prevent similar tragedies and to prioritize the health and safety of condominium association residents. The Task Force’s primary
- [Can a Condominium Association Evict a Tenant?](https://www.haber.law/can-a-condominium-association-evict-a-tenant/) - Generally speaking, if an association’s recorded governing documents do not contain the authority to evict a tenant within the condominium, then the association probably does not have the power to do so, unless there is a separate written agreement delegating that authority from the unit owner/landlord. Under Fla. Stat. § 718.303(1), owners, tenants, and
- [5 Things to Keep in Mind When Negotiating a Construction Contract](https://www.haber.law/5-things-to-keep-in-mind-when-negotiating-a-construction-contract/) - Before beginning a construction project, it’s imperative to craft an ironclad contract that protects all parties. Some things to keep in mind when negotiating a construction contract are: Timeline The timeline for the project is a serious concern. If you are the project owner, you have to ask yourself, is there a specific date
- [State of Uncertainty: How New Laws and the End of the State of Emergency Have Changed Covid for Community Associations](https://www.haber.law/state-of-uncertainty-how-new-laws-and-the-end-of-the-state-of-emergency-have-changed-covid-for-community-associations/) - Omicron and Delta have testified and the verdict is in: Covid is here to stay. Across the nation, while many other states are navigating Covid-19 vaccine requirements and mask mandates, Florida’s Governor has gone on a different kind of offensive relating to Covid. In April 2021, Governor Ron DeSantis issued an executive order which prohibits
- [Navigating the Impact of High-Interest Rates on Commercial Real Estate](https://www.haber.law/navigating-the-impact-of-high-interest-rates-on-commercial-real-estate/) - Office demand decline, a rocky banking sector, and high-interest rates are just a few of the challenges commercial real estate investors are currently facing. As a commercial real estate owner, your focus should be on the capitalization of your investment. One significant aspect of this is managing debt. The New York Times recently reported that
- [Florida Senate Bill 264’s Potential Impacts on South Florida Real Estate Transactions](https://www.haber.law/florida-senate-bill-264s-potential-impacts-on-south-florida-real-estate-transactions/) - As of July 1, 2023, significant changes have been made to the Florida Realtors/Florida Bar (FR/BAR) “AS IS” Residential Contract for Sale and Purchase due to Senate Bill 264. This recently enacted law, effective from July 1, 2023, prohibits specific foreign individuals and companies from owning certain real property in Florida. In this blog post,
- [Code Violations are on the Rise – Associations Need to be Aware and Prepared](https://www.haber.law/code-violations-are-on-the-rise-associations-need-to-be-aware-and-prepared/) - Never underestimate the seriousness of a visit from your local code enforcement inspector. Ever since the Surfside tragedy, we have seen an exponential increase in the number and scope of violations being issued by both City and County code enforcement inspectors. This is not surprising given that the primary purpose of the Florida Building Code
- [Best Efforts by an Association to Obtain Full Replacement Value Coverage](https://www.haber.law/best-efforts-by-an-association-to-obtain-full-replacement-value-coverage/) - As most — if not all — condominium associations in South Florida have encountered substantial cost increases to insure their property, many board members and unit owners are questioning whether this financial burden can be avoided by obtaining lesser insurance coverage. While this approach may sound tempting to avoid extreme increases in an association’s budget
- [Can’t We All Just Get Along? When to Consider Implementing a Code of Conduct for a Board of Directors](https://www.haber.law/cant-we-all-just-get-along-when-to-consider-implementing-a-code-of-conduct-for-a-board-of-directors/) - The reading of a community association’s election results can be filled with mixed emotions ranging from anticipation, to worry, to excitement, but those members elected to the board of directors generally are eager and optimistic to make positive changes within their community. Unfortunately, dealing with a multi-member board of directors can have significant challenges, and
- [Mom Loved Me More Than She Loved You - Undue Influence Claims Relating to the Execution of a Will in Florida](https://www.haber.law/mom-loved-me-more-than-she-loved-you-undue-influence-claims-relating-to-the-execution-of-a-will-in-florida/) - You may be surprised to learn that the question of who was the favorite son or daughter persists, even after death. The adage that “death ends all arguments” sometimes does not apply when the issue of sibling rivalry arises in estate planning. Will contests, based upon the claim that one heir exercised an unfair level
- [Litigation Privilege: Your Right to Speak the Truth in a Court of Law](https://www.haber.law/litigation-privilege-your-right-to-speak-the-truth-in-a-court-of-law/) - Imagine you have filed a lawsuit against the former contracting company completing renovations on your commercial property. In the midst of litigating your case, you hear a knock on your door. It is a process server delivering a complaint filed against you by your former contracting company for tortious interference and defamation. Your former contracting
- [The Declaration in Your Condominium is a Contract and You Should Read it Before You Buy](https://www.haber.law/the-declaration-in-your-condominium-is-a-contract-and-you-should-read-it-before-you-buy/) - For many first time condominium purchasers, a declaration of condominium can seem like another hundred page paper that is incidental to the real estate transaction. What many condominium purchasers and current owners fail to realize is the reality of the document itself and the nature of the relationship it creates between you and your condominium
- [Addressing Lender’s Requests for Litigation Status Updates and Financial Health](https://www.haber.law/addressing-lenders-requests-for-litigation-status-updates-and-financial-health/) - When a prospective sale of a condominium unit is underway, lenders often require detailed information about the condominium association’s litigation status and financial health. These requests are critical to lenders to assess the risk associated with lending against a property within the community. However, for the association and management, responding to those requests can be
- [2024 HOA Legislative Update: Summary of HB 59 and HB 293](https://www.haber.law/2024-hoa-legislative-update-summary-of-hb-59-and-hb-293/) - May 28, 2024, was a big day for homeowners’ associations across the Sunshine State. Governor Ron DeSantis signed two bills that create new requirements in Chapter 720, Florida Statutes, also known as the Homeowners’ Association Act. While there are other proposed and signed bills from the most recent legislative session that affect community associations, below
- [A Guide to HB 1203 and its Impact on Florida Homeowners’ Associations](https://www.haber.law/a-guide-to-hb-1203-and-its-impact-on-florida-homeowners-associations/) - A Guide to HB 1203 and its Impact on Florida Homeowners’ Associations Click here to view.
- [Thou Shall Timely—and Completely—Respond to Records Requests: Fifth District Court of Appeal Cracks Down on HOA Obligation to Produce Official Records to Owners](https://www.haber.law/thou-shall-timely-and-completely-respond-to-records-requests-fifth-district-court-of-appeal-cracks-down-on-hoa-obligation-to-produce-official-records-to-owners/) - At some point, every community association—whether it be an HOA, condominium, or co-op—has encountered a records inspection request and understands how time consuming they may be depending upon the scope of the request. A new case issued by the Fifth District Court of Appeal (or the “5th DCA”) solidifies the importance of an owner’s right
- [2024 Florida Legislative Recap: SB 382 Modifies Continuing Education Requirements for CAMs](https://www.haber.law/2024-florida-legislative-recap-sb-382-modifies-continuing-education-requirements-for-cams/) - This summer, Governor Ron DeSantis signed several Bills that directly affect condominium, homeowners’, and cooperative associations. On May 17, 2024, Governor DeSantis signed Senate Bill 382 (“SB 382” or the “Bill”), which modifies continuing education requirements for Florida-licensed community association managers (“CAMs”). The Bill is effective July 1, 2024; thus, all CAMs and associations should
- [The Anatomy of a Settlement](https://www.haber.law/the-anatomy-of-a-settlement/) - It is well documented that over ninety percent (90%) of civil cases settle before trial. Nonetheless, many clients of our firm start the process of a civil litigation matter thinking about the trial – how long it will take to get there, how much will it cost and what can a party to expect to
- [Show Me What You’ve Got! Expedited Foreclosures Explained](https://www.haber.law/show-me-what-youve-got-expedited-foreclosures-explained/) - Below is a brief primer designed to explain to lenders how the rules of Florida real property foreclosures have evolved to make things easier (and faster) for lenders. The foreclosure process can be a lengthy and drawn-out process. The show cause procedure in foreclosure actions aims to expedite this process by providing a faster resolution
- [FTC Non-Compete Clauses ACT](https://www.haber.law/ftc-non-complete-clauses-act/) - On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) made a defining decision regarding non-compete clauses, marking a momentous shift in labor market regulations. This unprecedent decision aims to eliminate the widespread use of non-compete clauses in employment agreements effective September 4, 2024. Even with the FTC’s decision, there is still uncertainty how individual states,
- [Winning is Just the First Step: A Quick Look into the Post-Judgment Collection Process](https://www.haber.law/winning-is-just-the-first-step-a-quick-look-into-the-post-judgment-collection-process/) - After a grueling 4-day trial full of witnesses, questioning, and jury deliberation, the Judge finally announces, “Verdict in favor of the Plaintiff.” You are elated, the Judge just told you that you won your trial and the defendant you sued for property damage owes you $250,000.00. Now you can finally relax. You are expecting the
- [New Fining Process for HOAs Under Chapter 720](https://www.haber.law/new-fining-process-for-hoas-under-chapter-720/) - In the rapidly changing landscape of condominium and homeowner association living lately, we have seen numerous modifications to the Florida Statutes governing condominiums (Section 718 Florida Statutes) and homeowners associations (“HOAs”) (Section 720 Florida Statutes) that became law as of July 1, 2024. Florida House Bill 1203 contained multiple amendments to existing sections of Section
- [Navigating the New Statutory Requirement of Attaching Contracts to Meeting Notices](https://www.haber.law/navigating-the-new-statutory-requirement-of-attaching-contracts-to-meeting-notices/) - Recent amendments to Chapter 718, Florida Statutes, have introduced a new obligation for condominium associations to attach proposed contracts to meeting notices. The change is aimed at increasing transparency and ensuring that association members are fully informed about the decisions being made by their board of directors. And while the new requirement may sound simple
- [Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act](https://www.haber.law/uniform-partition-of-heirs-property-act/) - Imagine a scenario in which you, your sister, and your brother inherit a valuable piece of commercial property in Miami which you own together. The property has been in your family for generations, and upon your parents’ passing, you receive a 33.3% interest in the property together with your siblings. In essence, you all own
- [Avoiding rabbit holes – A short guide for clients](https://www.haber.law/avoiding-rabbit-holes-a-short-guide-for-clients/) - A rabbit hole, in the legal business, may be defined as an unnecessary sojourn into an unrelated matter not connected to the client’s ultimate goal. Lawyers are famous for heading into rabbit holes, sometimes at the behest and with the encouragement of their clients and sometimes of their own accord. The question we raise is
- [Consent and Recordings Under Florida Law](https://www.haber.law/consent-and-recordings-under-florida-law/) - In the past year, the Haber Law litigation department has been asked a number of times a relatively straightforward question, “is it illegal to record someone without their consent?” A simple question does not always elicit a simple answer, as is the case here. The nuances of this issue are extremely detailed and involve a
- [Construction damages in negligence v. breach of contract cases](https://www.haber.law/construction-damages-in-negligence-v-breach-of-contract-cases/) - Those who have purchased condominium units or who have lived in new condominium buildings may be familiar with what attorneys in Florida refer to as the “558 Process,” a legal process in which a unit-owner controlled condominium association facilitates an investigation of its building, and depending on the results, alleges claims against the developer, general
- [Weather Economic Uncertainty With Confidence- FLCAJ](https://www.haber.law/weather-economic-uncertainty-with-confidence-flcaj/) - Financial planning for community associations goes beyond line items and spreadsheets—it requires legal awareness to anticipate and manage risk. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Free-Friendly-Financial-Assistance-FCAP.pdf" title="Free, Friendly Financial Assistance - FCAP"]
- [Preparing for and Conducting a Productive Meet and Confer Under Rule 1.202 - Daily Business Review](https://www.haber.law/preparing-for-and-conducting-a-productive-meet-and-confer-under-rule-1-202-daily-business-review/) - It appears to be the position of the Florida Supreme Court and its legions of trial court judges that, if only there was better communication among lawyers, many of the disputes that are clogging our court system could be resolved without judicial intervention. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Preparing-for-and-Conducting-a-Productive-Meet-and-Confer-Under-Rule-1.202-_-Law.com_.pdf" title="Preparing for and Conducting a Productive Meet and Confer Under
- [Construction Damages in Negligence v. Breach of Contract Cases](https://www.haber.law/construction-damages-in-negligence-v-breach-of-contract-cases-2/) - Those who have purchased condominium units or who have lived in new condominium buildings may be familiar with what attorneys in Florida refer to as the “558 Process,” a legal process in which a unit-owner controlled condominium association facilitates an investigation of its building, and depending on the results, alleges claims against the developer, general
- [Turmoil at Brickell condo complex over money and power-The Real Deal](https://www.haber.law/turmoil-at-brickell-condo-complex-over-money-and-power-the-real-deal/) - A group of unit owners at a two-tower condo on Brickell Avenue in Miami voted to oust their association president in late November, as they were fed up with a series of his and the board’s actions that included enacting a $21 million special assessment and eliminating electronic voting. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Turmoil-at-Brickell-Condos-Over-Association-Board-Fees-1.pdf" title="Turmoil at Brickell
- [2025 Condominium Legislation UPDATE](https://www.haber.law/2025-condominium-legislation-update/) - Are you a Florida Condo owner? On June 23, 2025, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 913 (“HB 913” or “the Bill”), which amends various Florida condominium laws and directly impacts the duties and obligations of board members and property managers, as well as clarifies several key changes from last summer’s biggest condominium-related bill, House
- [Condo crisis grows as 75-year-old HOA goes bankrupt under $50M debt... experts warn more at risk](https://www.haber.law/condo-crisis-grows-as-75-year-old-hoa-goes-bankrupt-under-50m-debt-experts-warn-more-at-risk/) - A Miami condominium association has filed for bankruptcy, buried under tens of millions in debt. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Condo-crisis-grows-as-75-year-old-HOA-goes-bankrupt-under-50M-debt.-experts-warn-more-at-risk-_-Daily-Mail-Online.pdf" title="Condo crisis grows as 75-year-old HOA goes bankrupt under $50M debt... experts warn more at risk"]
- [What Florida Condo Owners Need To Know as Reform Bill Takes Effect on July 1-Realtor.com](https://www.haber.law/what-florida-condo-owners-need-to-know-as-reform-bill-takes-effect-on-july-1-realtor-com/) - In the wake of mounting financial pressure and persistent safety concerns, Florida condo owners are finally getting a break as a new law takes effect on July 1. Last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a sweeping condominium reform bill aimed at easing the burden on condominium associations and owners struggling to meet the steep requirements introduced after the 2021 Surfside condo
- [Navigating legalities for the volatile condo market](https://www.haber.law/navigating-legalities-for-the-volatile-condo-market/) - Understanding Changes to the Built Environment After the Surfside Collapse [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/UChanges-to-the-Built-Environment-After-the-Surfside.pdf" title="Navigating legalities for the volatile condo market"]
- [The Jabot Podcast -3 Powerhouse Women At The Heart Of Evolving Florida Condo Law with Marnie Dale Ragan, Ariella Gutman, and Kara Olesky.](https://www.haber.law/the-jabot-podcast-3-powerhouse-women-at-the-heart-of-evolving-florida-condo-law-with-marnie-dale-ragan-ariella-gutman-and-kara-olesky/) - In this episode, host Kathryn Rubino chats with Marnie Dale Ragan, Ariella Gutman, and Kara Olesky. They share insights on their unique journeys in the legal field, focusing on the intricacies of condominium law, litigation, and business. Explore how they balance professional growth with personal life, tackle high-stakes disputes, and the dynamics of partnership. Perfect
- [2025 Super Lawyers Announcement](https://www.haber.law/2025-super-lawyers-announcement/) - Haber Law is proud to announce that 12 attorneys at the firm have been named to the 2025 Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists by Super Lawyers, a prestigious distinction awarded to no more than 5 percent of attorneys in the state. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-Super-Lawyers-Announcement-.pdf" title="2025 Super Lawyers Announcement"]
- [FLCAJ–Prepare for Disaster From Contract to Aftermath](https://www.haber.law/flcaj-prepare-for-disaster-from-contract-to-aftermath/) - When it comes to any potential emergency, including hurricanes, Haber Law strongly recommends that associations conduct workshops and implement an appropriate preparedness plan to establish planned action items, policies, and procedures and to engage appropriate professional assistance as needed to prepare for the next natural disaster or other emergency. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Prepare_for_Disaster_-From_Contract_to_Aftermath_FCAP_compressed.pdf" title="FLCAJ–Prepare for Disaster From
- [Building Codes At Root Of Fla. Insurance Market Problems](https://www.haber.law/building-codes-at-root-of-fla-insurance-market-problems/) - Law360 - Florida's special session this month is expected to address major issues hitting the state's insurance market hard, with one area of focus on how changes to building codes for properties in the state could positively affect homeowners' premiums and insurer concerns. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Law_360_Surfside_5_20_22.pdf" title="Miami Attorneys Get Creative"]
- [Florida's Haber Law Taps Duo To Lead Construction Practice- Law360](https://www.haber.law/floridas-haber-law-taps-duo-to-lead-construction-practice-law360/) - Florida law firm Haber Law has selected a pair of longtime construction law attorneys to lead its practice group in that field, bringing a mix of perspectives in representing owners and community associations as well as contractors and other industry professionals. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Floridas-Haber-Law-Taps-Duo-To-Lead-Construction-Practice-Law360-Pulse.pdf" title="Florida's Haber Law Taps Duo To Lead Construction Practice - Law360 Pulse"]
- [Haber Law Appoints Dan Levin and Jacob Epstein Co-Chairs of Construction Law Practice ](https://www.haber.law/haber-law-appoints-dan-levin-and-jacob-epstein-co-chairs-of-construction-law-practice/) - Appointment reaffirms the practice’s strength and the Firm’s commitment to continued growth and exceptional service across South Florida MIAMI, Fla. – May 14, 2025 – Haber Law today announced that partners Dan Levin, Esq., and Jacob Epstein, Esq., will serve as the Firm’s new Construction Law practice Co-Chairs effective May 30, 2025. Both attorneys
- [The Successful Mediation of a Family Business Dispute-The Daily Business Review](https://www.haber.law/the-successful-mediation-of-a-family-business-dispute-the-daily-business-review/) - Like in any mediation, the first question a good mediator must answer is—what are the parties’ goals? Are the business and its members seeking to make the business a success, is the objective to create a fair and orderly wind down, or is it something in between, such as the buyout of a family member
- [CEU Course: Design – Build Renovations](https://www.haber.law/ceu-course-design-build-renovations/) - Join us for an exclusive Continuing Education (CEU) course designed to provide valuable insights into the design-build renovation process. Register here. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/052025_CEU_Course-3.11.59 PM.pdf" title="CEU Course: Design – Build Renovations"]
- [How contractors can mitigate the risks of joint ventures-Construction Dive](https://www.haber.law/how-contractors-can-mitigate-the-risks-of-joint-ventures-construction-dive/) - Crews placed the final steel beam atop the $2.1 billion Buffalo Bills stadium in Orchard Park, New York, last month, a project overseen by a joint venture between Gilbane and Turner. In Los Angeles, a JV led by Stacy and Witbeck, Flatiron West and Modern Railway Systems also recently broke ground on the $668 million
- [Florida condo crisis: Legislature's two approaches to fixing association financial woes- The Palm Beach Post](https://www.haber.law/florida-condo-crisis-legislatures-two-approaches-to-fixing-association-financial-woes-the-palm-beach-post/) - New state regulations designed to forestall another deadly disaster like the Surfside condominium collapse have triggered widespread financial calamities for condo dwellers and their associations that the Florida Legislature is trying to fix as the clock runs out. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Florida-condo-crisis_-Legislature-tries-fix-on-rules-Surfside-spawned.pdf" title="Florida condo crisis_ Legislature tries fix on rules Surfside spawned"]
- [Florida Bill Aimed At Condo Regulations Prompts Lawyers to Prepare for Wave of Work–Daily Business Review](https://www.haber.law/florida-bill-aimed-at-condo-regulations-prompts-lawyers-to-prepare-for-wave-of-work-daily-business-review/) - House Bill 913 is in the process of moving through Florida’s legislature, and it promises to make consequential changes regarding condo safety regulations. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Florida-Bill-Aimed-At-Condo-Regulations-Prompts-Lawyers-to-Prepare-for-Wave-of-Work.pdf" title="Florida Bill Aimed At Condo Regulations Prompts Lawyers to Prepare for Wave of Work"]
- [4-Hour Condo Board Certification Training](https://www.haber.law/4-hour-condo-board-certification-training/) - Join us for our Condo Board Certification Training, with partners Jonathan Goldstein, Darrin Gursky, Marnie Dale Ragan, Justin Smith, Kyle Alonso and Kristen Ferrer. Register here. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/042325_BoardCertCourse.pdf" title="042325 Board Certificate Course"]
- [Marnie Dale Ragan Named Equity Partner at Haber Law](https://www.haber.law/marnie-dale-ragan-named-equity-partner-at-haber-law/) - Haber Law is pleased to announce the promotion of Marnie Dale Ragan to Equity Partner. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Marnie-Dale-Ragan-Named-Equity-Partner-at-Haber-Law.pdf" title="Marnie Dale Ragan Named Equity Partner at Haber Law"]
- [The Looming Threat to Office Buildings: Uncle Sam Is Downsizing–Daily Business Review](https://www.haber.law/the-looming-threat-to-office-buildings-uncle-sam-is-downsizing-daily-business-review/) - Budget pressures, coupled with evolving agency needs, are driving a shift away from large, traditional office spaces. This prospect raises serious concerns for landlords, investors and the broader economy. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/The-Looming-Threat-to-Office-Buildings_-Uncle-Sam-Is-Downsizing.pdf" title="The Looming Threat to Office Buildings_ Uncle Sam Is Downsizing"]
- [Only in America! Don King slapped with foreclosure lawsuit alleging $5M default-The Real Deal](https://www.haber.law/only-in-america-don-king-slapped-with-foreclosure-lawsuit-alleging-5m-default-the-real-deal/) - A lender is going toe-to-toe with Don King, alleging the Donald Trump loving boxing promoter defaulted on a $5.3 million mortgage. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Don-King-Slapped-With-5M-Foreclosure-Lawsuit.pdf.pdf" title="Don King Slapped With $5M Foreclosure Lawsuit"]
- [Boxing promoter Don King named in multimillion-dollar foreclosure lawsuit](https://www.haber.law/boxing-promoter-don-king-named-in-multimillion-dollar-foreclosure-lawsuit/) - Legendary boxing promotor Don King was named in a $5.35 million foreclosure lawsuit over his headquarters complex in Deerfield Beach. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Boxing-promotor-Don-King-named-in-foreclosure-over-Deerfield-Beach-headquarters-South-Florida-Business-Journal.pdf" title="Boxing promotor Don King named in foreclosure over Deerfield Beach headquarters - South Florida Business Journal"]
- [Fla. Coverage Bill Could Add Pressure To StrugglingCondos-Law 360](https://www.haber.law/fla-coverage-bill-could-add-pressure-to-strugglingcondos-law-360/) - A Florida bill that would require condominium associations tocomply with building safety laws or risk their last-resort insurance option is well-intentioned, but couldresult in a slew of negative consequences for condo owners, insurance experts say. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Fla.-Coverage-Bill-Could-Add-Pressure-To-Struggling-Condos-Law360-Insurance-Authority.pdf" title="Fla. Coverage Bill Could Add Pressure To Struggling Condos - Law360 Insurance Authority"]
- [2025 Is a Great Year to Serve on the Board of Directors - FCAP](https://www.haber.law/2025-is-a-great-year-to-serve-on-the-board-of-directors-fcap/) - The role of board member is essential to community association living. The role can be satisfying when the community is thriving and residents are mostly content. But serving on the board is a serious responsibility, and there are many areas with which to be occupied. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-FCAP.pdf"]
- [Construction Projects Best Practices](https://www.haber.law/construction-projects-best-practices/) - Join us for our Construction Projects Best Practices webinar, with partners Jacob Epstein and Daniel Jovanov. Register here. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/022525-BHA-Webinar-1.pdf" title="022525 BHA Webinar"]
- [Board Certification Course](https://www.haber.law/board-certification-course/) - Join us for a webinar with Jonathan & Marnie on Board Certification Course. Register here.
- [Champlain Towers South, Two Years On](https://www.haber.law/champlain-towers-south-two-years-on/) - Some of the same problems and dynamics remain in South Florida that led to the deadly collapse. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Champlain-Towers-South-Two-Years-On-–-Commercial-Observer-1.pdf" title="Champlain Towers South, Two Years On – Commercial Observer"]
- [Considerations and Best Practices for New Condominium Contract Approval Requirements - FCAP](https://www.haber.law/considerations-and-best-practices-for-new-condominium-contract-approval-requirements-fcap/) - Condominium associations are required to attach proposed contracts to board meeting notices. This new requirement is intended to increase transparency and ensure that association members are fully informed about the decisions being made by their board of directors. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Considerations-and-Best-Practices-for-New-Condominium-Contract-Approval-Requirements-FCAP.pdf"]
- [Marnie Dale Ragan Recognized as Florida Trend Legal Elite NOTABLE – Women Leaders in Law](https://www.haber.law/marnie-dale-ragan-recognized-as-florida-trend-legal-elite-notable-women-leaders-in-law/) - ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Haber Law, Miami - Marnie Ragan was recently recognized in the 2024 Florida Trend Legal Elite NOTABLE – Women Leaders in Law special section. As recognized leaders within their industry, these peer nominated Women Leaders in Law are regarded for their leadership, vision, and ability to effect growth in the professional
- [$15,000 check raises new questions about former Aventura condo president accused of stealing $1.5 million from association](https://www.haber.law/15000-check-raises-new-questions-about-former-aventura-condo-president-accused-of-stealing-1-5-million-from-association/) - David Haber, the founding partner of Haber Law, spoke with WSVN in regards to the $15,000 check that raised new questions about former Aventura condo president accused of stealing $1.5 million from association. David explained that the main issue is whether the previous board approved the payment. While the board is legally allowed to hire
- [Welcome Home, Snowbirds! - FCAP](https://www.haber.law/welcome-home-snowbirds-fcap/) - Welcome back, snowbirds. Is your property a candidate for patio furniture restoration? Condominiums, country clubs, and HOAs with old and worn patio furniture should consider a powder-coating restoration process instead of taking on the greater expense of furniture replacement. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Welcome-Home-Snowbirds-FCAP.pdf"]
- [Attorney offers tips to avoid fraud within your HOA](https://www.haber.law/attorney-offers-tips-to-avoid-fraud-within-your-hoa/) - David Haber, the founding partner of Haber Law, said HOAs need board meetings on a regular basis, financial transparency, and proper insurance for directors and officers against forgery and theft.
- [DeSantis holds roundtable discussion in Tampa to discuss condo owners’ deadline-WSVN](https://www.haber.law/desantis-holds-roundtable-discussion-in-tampa-to-discuss-condo-owners-deadline-wsvn/) - David Haber spoke to WSVN to highlight the significant financial burden that Florida’s condo owners face due to the state-mandated inspections and special assessments following the tragic Surfside building collapse.
- [Haber Law Promotes Kara Olesky and Daniel Jovanov to Partners in the Construction Law Group](https://www.haber.law/haber-law-promotes-kara-olesky-and-daniel-jovanov-to-partners-in-the-construction-law-group/) - MIAMI, Fla. - September 16, 2024 - Haber Law today announced that associates Kara Olesky and Daniel Jovanov have been promoted to partners in the Construction Law Group of the Firm. This move underscores Haber Law's commitment to expanding its expertise in the Construction Law sector, an area experiencing significant demand due to the ongoing
- [Judge rules man pointing rifle in Miami Beach cannot return to condo after attorney files motion accusing him of erratic behavior-WSVN](https://www.haber.law/wsvn/) - Annie Schneider spoke to WSVN about the emergency motion to ban Kelvin Veras from a South Beach condo after he was seen pointing a rifle from a balcony. A judge ruled Veras wouldn’t be allowed to return to the condominium after lawyers described his behavior as dangerous.
- [State of the Condo Market Breakdown](https://www.haber.law/state-of-the-condo-market-breakdown/) - David Podein sat down with Omar DeWindt from the Miami Real Estate Podcast to discuss the current landscape of Miami's condo market. Podein breaks down the market into three key segments: the high-end market, which is thriving with record-breaking prices; the middle market, facing challenges due to new reserve requirements and recertification costs; and the
- [Ley de reservas de condóminos en Florida. ¿Qué debemos saber?](https://www.haber.law/ley-de-reservas-de-condominos-en-florida-que-debemos-saber/) - Ariella Gutman habló con América TeVé sobre la ley de reservas que fue aprobada en mayo del 2022 y obliga a todos los condominios hacer una inspección estructural y obtener reservas para reparaciones. La ley debe cumplirse antes de que acabe el año.
- [The Real Deal Movers and Shakers](https://www.haber.law/the-real-deal-movers-and-shakers/) - Miami-based Haber Law is adding Jonathan Beloff and his Beloff Law team to boost its real estate law practice, according to a press release. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/8.26-The-Real-Deal-Movers-and-Shakers-1.pdf"]
- [Good Fences, Bad Neighbors](https://www.haber.law/good-fences-bad-neighbors/) - Many Americans dream of the time in their lives when they can comfortably retire, find a home near the ocean, have a cocktail in the afternoon, and participate in their favorite pastime. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Good-Fences-Bad-Neighbors.pdf"]
- [Haber Law Continues Growth With Team From Beloff Law](https://www.haber.law/haber-law-continues-growth-with-team-from-beloff-law/) - Miami's Haber Law is continuing its growth spurt with the addition of a team from Beloff Law PA, including its founder, with 50 years of experience in real estate law. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Haber-Law-Continues-Growth-With-Team-From-Beloff-Law-Law360.pdf"]
- [Haber Law Attorneys Honored Among 2025 Best Lawyers in America®](https://www.haber.law/haber-law-attorneys-honored-among-2025-best-lawyers-in-america/) - Ten Attorneys from the Miami-Based Firm Recognized for Excellence Across Multiple Practice Areas, Including Complex Business Litigation, Construction Law, and Real Estate Miami, Fla., (August 15, 2024) – Haber Law is pleased to announce that for another consecutive year, 10 of its attorneys have been included in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers in America®
- [2024 Legislative Session Recap HB 1021 Provides New Updates to Florida Condominium Laws](https://www.haber.law/2024-legislative-session-recap-hb-1021-provides-new-updates-to-florida-condominium-laws/) - 2024 Legislative Session Recap HB 1021 Provides New Updates to Florida Condominium Laws Click here to view.
- [Miami condo HOA fees rose double-digits each year since 2019 - Miami Herald](https://www.haber.law/miami-condo-hoa-fees-rose-double-digits-each-year-since-2019-miami-herald/) - Condo HOA fees jumped 60% in South Florida in past 5 years. Why higher costs are ahead by REBECCA SAN JUAN [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Miami_condo_HOA_fees_rose_double_digits_each_year_since_2019 _ Miami_Herald.pdf"]
- [It’s Always Better to Be Ready - FCAP](https://www.haber.law/its-always-better-to-be-ready-fcap/) - These phrases can have varying effects, instilling fear or the misguided belief that a storm is a reason to celebrate. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Its-Always-Better-to-Be-Ready-FCAP.pdf"]
- [Weathering the Storm New Legislation Offers Mitigation Assistance to Florida Condominiums - FCAP](https://www.haber.law/weathering-the-storm-new-legislation-offers-mitigation-assistance-to-florida-condominiums-fcap/) - Every year between the months of June and November, residents all over the Sunshine State brace themselves for hurricane season. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Weathering-the-Storm_-New-Legislation-Offers-Mitigation-Assistance-to-Florida-Condominiums-FCAP.pdf"]
- [Haber Law Attorneys Named as Florida Super Lawyers 2024](https://www.haber.law/haber-law-attorneys-named-as-florida-super-lawyers-2024/) - MIAMI, Fla. (June 24, 2024) -- For another consecutive year, Haber Law is pleased to announce that six attorneys at the firm have been named as Florida Super Lawyers and another seven attorneys named Rising Stars on the prestigious list of highly regarded attorneys across the state. The recognition includes a cross-section of the firm’s
- [Proactive Measures to Mitigate Payment Disputes on Construction Projects](https://www.haber.law/proactive-measures-to-mitigate-payment-disputes-on-construction-projects/) - Contractors, like any skilled professional, expect to be paid for their work. In exchange, owners expect to receive a completed construction project that is done in compliance with the project’s specifications and applicable codes, and in accordance with any applicable deadlines under the governing contract. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Proactive-Measures-to-Mitigate-Payment-Disputes-on-Construction.pdf"]
- [Miami law firm expands with 2 new offices](https://www.haber.law/miami-law-firm-expands-with-2-new-offices/) - The law firm opened a new office in downtown Fort Lauderdale and sublet space for a new outpost in Palm Beach Gardens. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/SFBJ_Expansion_5_7_24.pdf"]
- [Fla. Construction Boutique Expands Sunshine State Footprint](https://www.haber.law/fla-construction-boutique-expands-sunshine-state-footprint/) - Miami-based Habel Law set up shop in two new cities in South Florida to expand its reach and respond to client demand in its specialty practice areas. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Fla_Construction_Boutique_Expands.pdf"]
- [What’s in a name? The potential risks of Miami luxury branded condominiums | Opinion](https://www.haber.law/whats-in-a-name-the-potential-risks-of-miami-luxury-branded-condominiums-opinion/) - In the world of high-end residential real estate, developers are constantly pushing the boundaries of “luxury,” searching to meet the needs and desires of an ever-growing base of high-net-worth consumers. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Whats_in_a_Name_HL.pdf"]
- [10 Things to Consider When Drafting Law Firm Partnership Agreements](https://www.haber.law/10-things-to-consider-when-drafting-law-firm-partnership-agreements/) - A well-drafted partnership agreement among law firm partners is often the initial step to long-term success. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/10-Things-to-Consider-When-Drafting-Law-Firm-Partnership-Agreements-_-Daily-Business-Review.pdf" title="10 Things to Consider When Drafting Law Firm Partnership Agreements _ Daily Business Review"]
- [Nilka Gomez Named COO at Haber Law](https://www.haber.law/nilka-gomez-named-coo-at-haber-law/) - The leadership team at Haber Law today announced the promotion of long-time office administrator, Nilka Gomez, to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO). [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Niki-Press-Release-.pdf" title="Niki Press Release"]
- [Haber Law Prevails in Lawsuit on Behalf of South Miami Market](https://www.haber.law/haber-law-prevails-in-lawsuit/) - Haber Law Equity Partner Roger Slade and Senior Associate Eddie Holiday prevailed in a two and a half day trial on behalf of the South Miami Market, a local minority owned convenience store, which had exercised its lease renewal option nine days late after which its landlord rejected the late exercise potentially destroying the market’s
- [“Even more difficult.” Here’s how South Florida’s condo buyout landscape will shift following landmark ruling](https://www.haber.law/even-more-difficult-heres-how-south-floridas-condo-buyout-landscape-will-shift-following-landmark-ruling/) - The developer of the planned Edition Residences in Miami’s Edgewater is on unforeseen footing after a recent ruling that could cost it millions of dollars, and alter the landscape of future condo buyouts and terminations statewide. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/How-Florida-Condo-Buyout-Landscape-Will-Shift-Post-Ruling-2.pdf" title="How Florida Condo Buyout Landscape Will Shift Post-Ruling (2)"]
- [Valencia Fire Renews Concerns Over Materials, Insurance](https://www.haber.law/valencia-fire-renews-concerns-over-materials-insurance/) - A deadly apartment fire in Valencia, Spain, is drawing renewed attention to the use of flammable materials on building exteriors, a global problem that insurance experts say implicates complicated webs of liability and a need for strong government oversight. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Valencia-Fire-Renews-Concerns-Over-Materials-Insurance-Law360-Insurance-Authority.pdf" title="Valencia Fire Renews Concerns Over Materials, Insurance - Law360 Insurance Authority"]
- [All Things Must Pass](https://www.haber.law/all-things-must-pass/) - Partner, Roger Slade, authors an article in "Litigation" a publication of the American Bar Association Litigation section. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/3108_001.pdf" title="All Things Must Pass"]
- [Mastering Construction Contract Negotiations](https://www.haber.law/mastering-construction-contract-negotiations/) - Negotiating construction contracts is a crucial skill for contractors, design parties, and developers operating in Florida's bustling construction industry. The ability to navigate these agreements effectively can make the difference between project success and failure. Understand the Importance of Negotiation: Effective construction contracts serve as blueprints for project success, outlining key objectives, requirements, and penalties
- [Balancing Justice and Motherhood: A Day in the Life of Ariella Gutman, Partner at Haber Law](https://www.haber.law/balancing-justice-and-motherhood-a-day-in-the-life-of-ariella-gutman-partner-at-haber-law/) - In this episode, Ariella Gutman, Partner at Haber Law and a remarkable lady lawyer, discussed how she has mastered the delicate art of balancing a thriving business civil law career with the joys and challenges of motherhood! To listen to the full episode, visit Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
- [Navigating Miami's Condo Crisis: Purchasing, Terminations, & Insurance | David Podein](https://www.haber.law/navigating-miamis-condo-crisis-purchasing-terminations-insurance-david-podein/) - On The Real Estate Dealmakers Podcast, David Podein, an Equity Partner with Haber Law shares his insights on navigating Miami's condo crisis. Podein concentrates his practice on community association representation, real estate, and construction law. He represents real estate developers, investors, lenders, and landlords. He also serves as outside general counsel to community associations. In
- [Construction Litigation Expected to Trend Up in 2024 Following Miami’s Building Frenzy](https://www.haber.law/construction-litigation-expected-to-trend-up-in-2024-following-miamis-building-frenzy/) - “Construction is at the heart of our economy. As our construction industry grows, our economy grows,” said Franchesco Soto, chair of Miami-based boutique firm Haber law’s construction law group. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Construction-Litigation-Expected-to-Trend-Up-in-2024-Following-Miamis-Building-Frenzy-_-Daily-Business-Review-1.pdf" title="Construction Litigation Expected to Trend Up in 2024 Following Miami’s Building Frenzy _ Daily Business Review"]
- [Corporate Transparency Act: Fast-Approaching Deadlines, Compliance Information and Reporting Requirements](https://www.haber.law/corporate-transparency-act-fast-approaching-deadlines-compliance-information-and-reporting-requirements/) - The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) was established as part of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 and is focused on combatting corporate secrecy as it relates to the advancement of criminal enterprise. The CTA is intended to minimize and eliminate the usage of corporate ‘shell’ identities that are becoming an increasingly common tool for individuals
- [Good Neighbor Agreements: Navigating Post-Surfside Construction Safety in S. Fla’.s New Golden Age](https://www.haber.law/good-neighbor-agreements-navigating-post-surfside-construction-safety-in-s-fla-s-new-golden-age/) - How can an association or developer protect its rights against difficult, meddlesome or all-out dangerous neighbors? The answer is simple, “good neighbor agreements.” A good neighbor agreement is a contractual agreement between neighbors, which can be used to outline protocols, policies, and mutual rules of respect and safety between the parties. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Good-Neighbor-Agreements_-Navigating-Post-Surfside-Construction-Safety-in-S.-Fla.s-New-Golden-Age-_-Daily-Business-Review.pdf" title="Good Neighbor
- [Finding Legal Solutions for Developers + Associations with Real Estate Attorney Alexander Leon](https://www.haber.law/finding-legal-solutions-for-developers-associations-with-real-estate-attorney-alexander-leon/) - Representing real estate developers and condo associations both come with unique skill sets with the multitude of issues that arise when developing large-scale projects. On The Real Estate Law Podcast, Alexander Leon, an attorney with Haber Law focusing on construction law in South Florida, shares his insights. With over a decade of experience representing both
- [How Miami Law Firms Combined To Meet Condo Law Demand](https://www.haber.law/how-miami-law-firms-combined-to-meet-condo-law-demand-2/) - To help meet a spike in the demand for condominium and construction law expertise in South Florida, Haber Law recently brought on the entire seven-attorney team from boutique Gursky Ragan PA, which specializes in construction and condominium law. Law360 Pulse recently caught up with the founders of the two firms to learn more about the
- [Movers & Shakers: Haber Law and Gursky Ragan announce merger](https://www.haber.law/movers-shakers-haber-law-and-gursky-ragan-announce-merger/) - In Miami, the real estate-focused firm Haber Law is expanding through a merger with Gursky Ragan, P.A., according to a press release.
- [Miami-Based Boutique Haber Law Absorbs Smaller Firm, Expanding Niche Condo Practice](https://www.haber.law/miami-based-real-estate-boutique-haber-law-absorbs-smaller-firm-expanding-into-niche-condo-practice/) - “You can organically grow, which is very painful,” said Haber Law managing partner David Haber. “Alternatively, you can join forces with someone else that already has that infrastructure." [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Miami-Boutique-Haber-Law-Absorbs-Smaller-Firm-Expanding-Into-Niche-Condo-Practice-_-Daily-Business-Review.pdf" title="Miami Boutique Haber Law Absorbs Smaller Firm, Expanding Into Niche Condo Practice _ Daily Business Review"]
- [Haber Law Expands Condo, Construction, and HOA Practices with Addition of Gursky Ragan](https://www.haber.law/haber-law-expands-condo-construction-and-hoa-practices-with-addition-of-gursky-ragan/) - The move will join the two firms offering a deeper, broader range of legal expertise [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Legal-Newswire-_-Haber-Law-Expands-Condo-Construction-and-HOA-Practices-with-Addition-of-Gursky-Ragan.pdf" title="Legal Newswire _ Haber Law Expands Condo, Construction, and HOA Practices with Addition of Gursky Ragan"]
- [Understanding “Substantial Completion” in Florida](https://www.haber.law/understanding-substantial-completion-in-florida/) - The term substantial completion is a commonly utilized concept in construction law, not only in Florida but across various states. Substantial completion refers to a point in a construction project when the owner can make use of the building or property, even if certain minor work remains. This concept recognizes that, in some situations, strict
- [Insurance Crisis and the Effect on Florida Condos](https://www.haber.law/insurance-crisis-and-the-effect-on-florida-condos/) - Join us for a webinar with Brown & Brown on the insurance crisis and the effect on Florida condos post Surfside and hurricanes. Register here.
- [Exploring Differences in Site Conditions Claims within Construction Projects](https://www.haber.law/exploring-differences-in-site-conditions-claims-within-construction-projects/) - In the construction industry, differing site conditions refer to unforeseen physical situations on a project site that substantially deviate from either the conditions specified in the contract documents or those that could have reasonably been identified before the contract's commencement. These situations can encompass various scenarios, including previously unknown subsurface soil characteristics or the unexpected
- [Haber Law Named to Daily Business Review 2023 Watch List for Firm Growth & New Hires](https://www.haber.law/haber-law-named-to-daily-business-review-2023-watch-list-for-firm-growth-new-hires/) - Haber Law has been named to the Daily Business Review's 2023 Watch List because of the firm's impressive 25% growth in attorney headcount in just the first half of 2023, piggybacking on a similar expansion in 2022. Haber Law's inclusion in the DBR's 2023 Watch List is a testament to our ongoing commitment to the
- [Disruption Claim vs. Delay Claim: Understanding the Key Differences](https://www.haber.law/disruption-claim-vs-delay-claim-understanding-the-key-differences/) - In the complex world of construction projects, disputes and claims are not uncommon. Two types of claims that often arise are disruption claims and delay claims. While they may seem similar at first glance, they have distinct characteristics and require different approaches for resolution. Understanding Delay Claims A delay claim in the realm of construction
- [Florida Construction Bid Protests: What You Must Know Before Filing](https://www.haber.law/florida-construction-bid-protests-what-you-must-know-before-filing/) - When you've submitted a diligent and compliant bid for a public construction project in Florida, it can be disheartening to discover that the contract will be awarded to another bidder. However, beyond the disappointment, it may be in violation of the law for a governmental entity to select an alternative bid. There are specific prerequisites
- [Paradise Lost: Sky-high insurance premiums, required reserve funds and major repairs has some condo associations and owners in dire financial straits](https://www.haber.law/paradise-lost-sky-high-insurance-premiums-required-reserve-funds-and-major-repairs-has-some-condo-associations-and-owners-in-dire-financial-straits/) - As we continue our series on South Florida’s housing crisis, tonight we focus on condos. Some of the estimated 3.5 million Floridians living in condo units face a perfect storm of financial problems, with no easy fix. David Podein, attorney, Haber Law: “I think it is a dire situation on the horizon.” Condo law attorneys
- [Navigating Condo Purchases + Due Diligence with Miami Real Estate Attorney David Podein](https://www.haber.law/navigating-condo-purchases-due-diligence-with-miami-real-estate-attorney-david-podein/) - As one of the top experts on condominium and HOA law in Miami, David Podein gives an insider's view into the booming yet complex high-end real estate market down in Miami. He provides his insights into the booming Miami real estate market, noting sky-high demand for luxury single-family homes and condos. David also shares valuable
- [Macklowe, Related partnering on waterfront North Bay Village redevelopment](https://www.haber.law/macklowe-related-partnering-on-waterfront-north-bay-village-redevelopment/) - Macklowe affiliate acquired Biscayne Sea Club co-op and is acquiring units at adjacent condo building [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Macklowe-Related-JV-on-Waterfront-North-Bay-Village-Project.pdf" title="Macklowe, Related JV on Waterfront North Bay Village Project"]
- [“Running amok”: Florida lawmakers fall short with HOA, condo law](https://www.haber.law/running-amok-florida-lawmakers-fall-short-with-hoa-condo-law/) - Theft of association funds, election fraud and brazen bullying continues, residents and suits say [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Inside-Floridas-Broken-Homeowners-Condo-Association-Laws-11_2.pdf" title="Inside Florida’s Broken Homeowners, Condo Association Laws 11_2"]
- [How to Retrieve Your Binder Deposit Following an Unsuccessful Real Estate Transaction](https://www.haber.law/how-to-retrieve-your-binder-deposit-following-an-unsuccessful-real-estate-transaction/) - When individuals engage in a real estate purchase, a common practice involves the buyer submitting an initial deposit, often referred to as a binder deposit. However, when circumstances lead to the contract's failure to close, a dispute frequently ensues over who rightfully deserves the binder deposit. Understanding Binder Deposits Before we delve into the process
- [Combatting the Rise of the Zombie Condos in Florida](https://www.haber.law/combatting-the-rise-of-the-zombie-condos-in-florida/) - This potentially unsettling phenomenon is poised to rise from a confluence of factors, including the newly enacted SB-4D and 154 reserve funding and repair laws, skyrocketing insurance costs, inflation, obsolescence, rising sea levels and intensifying hurricanes, and other financial burdens. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Combatting-the-Rise-of-the-Zombie-Condos-in-Florida-_-Daily-Business-Review.pdf" title="Combatting the Rise of the Zombie Condos in Florida _ Daily Business Review"]
- [Utilizing Safeguards in Commercial Real Estate Contracts: Contingencies](https://www.haber.law/utilizing-safeguards-in-commercial-real-estate-contracts-contingencies/) - Commercial real estate transactions are complex and involve substantial investments. Whether you are a buyer or a seller, entering into a commercial real estate contract can be a high-stakes endeavor. In such transactions, unforeseen challenges and risks can emerge at any stage of the deal, making it essential to have safeguards in place. Contingencies are
- [Understanding Limited Common Elements](https://www.haber.law/understanding-limited-common-elements/) - Limited common elements in Florida condominiums, as defined by the Florida Condominium Act, refer to common elements exclusively reserved for the use of specific units or groups of units, as outlined in the condominium's declaration. This definition highlights that limited common elements represent a subset of common elements. Examples of what might be designated as
- [There Is a Simple Way to Lower Your Home-Insurance Bill. It Is Also a Risk.](https://www.haber.law/there-is-a-simple-way-to-lower-your-home-insurance-bill-it-is-also-a-risk/) - Higher deductibles can lower insurance premiums—but they are a gamble. Homeowners in search of relief from rising insurance bills are offering to pay more out of pocket in the event of fire, theft or other damage to their property. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/There-Is-a-Simple-Way-to-Lower-Your-Home-Insurance-Bill.-It-Is-Also-a-Risk.-WSJ_9_19.pdf" title="There Is a Simple Way to Lower Your Home-Insurance Bill. It Is Also a Risk. -
- [I’m a lawyer – the biggest problem with HOAs will always be ‘rampant’ if normal people remain in total control](https://www.haber.law/im-a-lawyer-the-biggest-problem-with-hoas-will-always-be-rampant-if-normal-people-remain-in-total-control/) - A lawyer who advocates for homeowners has revealed a rampant issue of fraud among HOAs when everyday people are in complete control. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Im-a-lawyer-–-the-biggest-problem-with-HOAs-will-always-be-‘rampant-if-normal-people-remain-in-total-control-1.pdf" title="I’m a lawyer – the biggest problem with HOAs will always be ‘rampant’ if normal people remain in total control"]
- [Miami Trial Lawyer Says State Courts' Embrace of Virtual Proceedings Has NY Lawyers Flocking to Florida](https://www.haber.law/miami-trial-lawyer-says-state-courts-embrace-of-virtual-proceedings-has-ny-lawyers-flocking-to-florida/) - "Right away we were all handling cases on Zoom, whereas in other states, the transition's been a lot slower and it didn't take effect that quickly," said Roger Slade, the immediate past president of the Miami-Dade Bar Association. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/33-Year-Commercial-Litigator-Shares-Advice-For-New-Florida-Attorneys-_-Daily-Business-Review_9_22.pdf" title="33-Year Commercial Litigator Shares Advice For New Florida Attorneys _ Daily Business Review_9_22"]
- [Understanding Construction Escrow](https://www.haber.law/understanding-construction-escrow/) - The concept of escrow revolves around a neutral third party retaining funds until specific criteria are satisfied. When it comes to construction, escrow accounts are commonly established by financing institutions and project managers to reserve funds meant for construction endeavors. Large or small, most construction endeavors in Florida encompass multiple phases, possess inherent risks, and
- [Key Considerations for Sellers in Florida Real Estate Transactions](https://www.haber.law/key-considerations-for-sellers-in-florida-real-estate-transactions/) - In the realm of Florida's residential real estate, the seller's journey extends beyond just evaluating the offered price. The genuine intent and capability of a buyer to finalize the transaction on the agreed closing date bear equal importance. For a successful sale, sellers often seek proof of the buyer's seriousness, financial ability, knowledge of the
- [Condo Safety Summit](https://www.haber.law/condo-safety-summit/) - Join us at the Condo Safety Summit in Surfise on 9/26 for a discussion on keeping condos safe.
- [Board Certification Course for Condominium and HOA Directors](https://www.haber.law/board-certification-course-for-condominium-and-hoa-directors/) - Join us for a board certification course on compliance and legal strategies for condominium and HOA directors, presented by Partner, Jonathan Goldstein. Register here.
- [Uniform Commercial Code in Relation to Construction Law](https://www.haber.law/uniform-commercial-code-in-relation-to-construction-law/) - The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) is a comprehensive set of laws governing commercial transactions across the U.S. While it was crafted to bring uniformity to commercial law across states, each state has the discretion to adopt the UCC as it is or with modifications. Florida, like many other states, has incorporated a version of the
- [Heatwaves and Housing: How Multifamily Buildings Can Prepare and Protect Residents](https://www.haber.law/heatwaves-and-housing-how-multifamily-buildings-can-prepare-and-protect-residents/) - Heat events are no longer isolated occurrences; they're becoming a norm. For multi-residential building association boards and management teams, this poses unique challenges and liabilities. Understanding Your Responsibility First and foremost, association boards and management teams have a duty to ensure the safety and welfare of their residents. This isn't merely an ethical stance; it's
- [Protecting Trade Secrets and Addressing Disputes](https://www.haber.law/protecting-trade-secrets-and-addressing-disputes/) - Trade secrets are often at the heart of a business's competitive advantage. They can encompass a variety of intangibles such as formulas, processes, designs, marketing strategies, and customer lists. One of the essential tools that businesses use to protect these secrets is the non-compete agreement. However, despite their potential benefits, non-compete agreements can be a
- [Common HOA Violations That Can Cost You](https://www.haber.law/common-hoa-violations-that-can-cost-you/) - Moving to a development governed by a homeowners’ association (HOA) invokes thoughts of pristine, manicured yards and well-maintained homes, but those benefits require all homeowners to follow the community’s rules. The failure to comply with an HOA’s covenants, restriction, and rules can lead to penalties, fines, liens, and even costly lawsuits. What is an
- [Mandich Group Project for Cold Storage Facility in Jones County, Mississippi](https://www.haber.law/mandich-group-project-for-cold-storage-facility-in-jones-county-mississippi/) - Related Lawyers: Harold Lewis, David Podein, Alexander Leon, and Matthew Holtz. Department: Real Estate Haber Law, along with local Mississippi counsel Butler Snow, represented Mandich Group and Cold Link Logistics in the transaction of a $80 million project, which will be a brand new 200,000 cold storage facility in Jones County, Mississippi. We worked on
- [Sioux City Groundbreaking](https://www.haber.law/sioux-city-groundbreaking/) - Related Lawyers: David Podein and Matthew Holtz Department: Real Estate David Podein and Matthew Holtz of Haber Law, along with local Iowa counsel, Jeff Johnson of Crary Huff, represented Mandich Group and Cold Link Logistics in a $38 million construction loan transaction from MetLife. Additionally, they worked on the negotiation of AIA design-build agreements between
- [Condo Buyout Bonanza](https://www.haber.law/condo-buyout-bonanza/) - Deals are falling apart, stalling or resulting in messy legal fights in South Florida [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Real_Deal_Condo_Buyout_J_Goldstein.pdf"]
- [Construction Law: What Contractors, Subcontractors, and Suppliers Must Know](https://www.haber.law/construction-law-what-contractors-subcontractors-and-suppliers-must-know/) - Construction laws can be very complex. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that construction work totals $1.7 trillion annually. Construction is a massive focus of our economy, and it’s essential for anyone involved to understand how these laws might affect their project. What is Construction Law? Construction law encompasses the laws, regulations, and ordinances that
- [Best Practices for Construction Defect Investigations](https://www.haber.law/best-practices-for-construction-defect-investigations/) - Join us for a webinar on best practices for construction defect investigations: the 558 process and related repairs in collaboration with EPIC.
- [Fundraising Event to Retain Judge Diana Vizcaino](https://www.haber.law/fundraising-event-to-retain-judge-diana-vizcaino/) - Miami-Dade County Judge Diana Vizcaino became a prosecutor right out of law school and immediately made it her goal to become a judge. Join us in our fundraising efforts to retain her seat and continue her important work.
- [Five Solutions to Partnership Disputes](https://www.haber.law/five-solutions-to-partnership-disputes/) - Going into business with a partner can be a great way to maximize your efforts and success. Your strengths and weaknesses may complement your partners’, giving you the best of both worlds. However, partnership disputes often arise, and it's essential to know how to deal with them so you can get back to business. Here
- [What You Need to Know if You’re Moving to New York and Buying in Miami](https://www.haber.law/what-you-need-to-know-if-youre-moving-to-new-york-and-buying-in-miami/) - Roughly 1,000 people per day decide to move to Florida. Many older Americans like to retire there because of the great weather and tax benefits. If you are buying property in Miami and moving from New York, here are some things you need to understand. Moving to Miami from New York When moving from
- [Florida HOA Foreclosure 101](https://www.haber.law/florida-hoa-foreclosure-101/) - When you buy a condominium, townhouse, or single-family home within a community with covenants, you will most often pay monthly fees to cover maintenance and external repairs. It's essential to know all about HOA (homeowners association) or condominium homeowners association (COA) laws in the state of Florida because if you do not pay your fees,
- [2022 Condominium Legislation Update: Senate Bill 4D](https://www.haber.law/2022-condominium-legislation-update-senate-bill-4d/) - 2022 Condominium Legislation Update: Senate Bill 4D regarding milestone inspections and mandatory structural reserve reports. Click here to view.
- [How to Resolve Construction Disputes](https://www.haber.law/how-to-resolve-construction-disputes/) - With any type of construction project, disputes are always possible. These issues can arise for various reasons, and you need to know how to resolve them quickly and painlessly as possible. Reasons for Construction Disputes Many of the parties involved in construction disputes don’t fully understand construction law and don’t know how to navigate
- [Property Tax Codes 101](https://www.haber.law/property-tax-codes-101/) - Property taxes are a fact of life. However, Florida offers its residents some tax breaks for business owners and property managers. Florida does not have an income tax, inheritance tax, or estate tax, but it does have a variety of property tax laws. How Does Florida Property Tax Work? All taxes collected in the
- [What Does a Construction Lawyer Do, and When Do I Need One?](https://www.haber.law/what-does-a-construction-lawyer-do-and-when-do-i-need-one/) - Regardless of the size of the construction project, problems can arise and quickly complicate things. It’s essential to rely on a trusted construction lawyer to ensure that the process is smooth all the way to the finish. What Does a Construction Lawyer Do? Construction attorneys are experienced in all facets of construction law and
- [How to File a Lawsuit Against a Company](https://www.haber.law/how-to-file-a-lawsuit-against-a-company/) - Florida law allows companies the right to terminate an employee for any reason. However, that does not mean the company can violate the person’s rights. In some situations, someone getting fired falls under the category of wrongful termination. At-Will Employment At-will employment means that your employer can fire you for any reason unless you
- [Consequences of Breaking a Contract](https://www.haber.law/consequences-of-breaking-a-contract/) - Breaking a contract is a serious matter. It can have far-reaching consequences, including financial losses. If at all possible, it’s essential to try to avoid any breach of contract and work things out amicably first. What Does Breach of Contract Mean? When you sign a contract with someone, you are legally agreeing to specific
- [Types of Deeds](https://www.haber.law/types-of-deeds/) - When buying or selling real estate, it’s important to understand how a deed factors into the process. There are a few different types of deeds each used in particular situations. What is a Deed? A deed is paperwork that the seller (grantor) gives to the buyer (grantee) during the sale of real property. Deeds
- [Six Reasons Why Homeowners Associations Need to Hire Lawyers](https://www.haber.law/six-reasons-why-homeowners-associations-need-to-hire-lawyers/) - Covenant communities with shared amenities and common spaces are great places to live if you want maintenance-free living. Unit owners and members of the board make decisions for the group. However, as with most things in life, sometimes difficult situations occur, and a homeowners’ association needs to have legal counsel. How an HOA Attorney
- [What is Developer Turnover to Owner?](https://www.haber.law/what-is-developer-turnover-to-owner/) - When a developer builds a brand-new condo community, there comes a day when the developer must turn over ownership to the homeowner’s association. That process is called developer turnover. What is Developer Turnover? Florida law Section 720.307(1) defines developer turnover as “the transfer of association control from developers to non-developer owners.” When this
- [Landlord and Tenant Disputes and Issues](https://www.haber.law/landlord-and-tenant-disputes-and-issues/) - When you rent property in Florida, you have certain rights, as does your landlord. It’s essential to understand the landlord/tenant relationship, how it works, and what to do if you experience any disputes or other issues. Many renters feel powerless against their landlord, and anything the property owner does and says is allowed. It is
- [What to Do If You’re Sued for Breach of Contract](https://www.haber.law/what-to-do-if-youre-sued-for-breach-of-contract/) - Contracts are a normal part of business and are designed to ensure everyone keeps up their end of the bargain. However, there are occasions when it becomes impossible to abide by the rules of the agreement, and one party may sue the other for breaking a contract. That is when you need a contract lawyer.
- [When and How Should Equity Splits Between Co-Founders Be Formalized?](https://www.haber.law/when-and-how-should-equity-splits-between-co-founders-be-formalized/) - According to Harvard Business School professor Noam Wasserman, 65% of startups fail due to partner conflicts. Going into business with partners offers many benefits, but when you disagree on critical business decisions, it can result in some very negative consequences, including the dissolution of the partnership. When to Formalize Co-Founder Equity Splits As soon
- [Do I Need a Foreclosure Attorney?](https://www.haber.law/do-i-need-a-foreclosure-attorney/) - With the fluctuating economy, many people get in over their heads and end up losing their homes. Although foreclosure may be imminent, there may be options that a foreclosure attorney could help you with. What is Foreclosure? Foreclosure happens when a homeowner fails to pay their mortgage on time, and the lender evokes
- [The Most Common Residential Construction Disputes](https://www.haber.law/the-most-common-residential-construction-disputes/) - Residential construction is booming right now. However, not all jobs come without some issues. Some construction disputes are legitimate, but not all of them are. It's essential to have a construction lawyer representing you if you experience a situation with an unhappy customer. Some of the most common residential construction disputes are: Poor Work
- [As South Florida’s Real Estate Market Remains Hot, Lawyers Contemplate Looming Challenges](https://www.haber.law/as-south-floridas-real-estate-market-remains-hot-lawyers-contemplate-looming-challenges/) - South Florida's booming real estate market comes with inflation and stress on infrastructure; Higher housing prices, stress on infrastructure and less capacity at schools could dampen the region's allure; Developers are seeing some pressure on mid-market deals. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/As-South-Floridas-Real-Estate-Market-Remains-Hot-Lawyers-Contemplate-Looming-Challenges-Daily-Business-Review-6_29.pdf" title="As South Florida’s Real Estate Market Remains Hot, Lawyers Contemplate Looming Challenges - Daily Business Review
- [This Week in South Florida: David Haber](https://www.haber.law/this-week-in-south-florida-david-haber-2/) - David Haber joined This Week in South Florida with host Glenna Milberg to discuss Florida's new condo laws. Haber is one of South Florida’s leading attorney’s in condo and construction law. He is on the front lines with homeowners associations.
- [Here’s what’s next for Damac’s plan for luxury condos on Surfside collapse site](https://www.haber.law/heres-whats-next-for-damacs-plan-for-luxury-condos-on-surfside-collapse-site/) - Proposed 57-unit oceanfront building could be approved by year-end, though project is in for a public relations test [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/The-Real-Deal-Media-Placement.pdf" title="The Real Deal Media Placement"]
- [COVID Is Over, but Not When It Comes to Real Estate, Personal Injury Litigation](https://www.haber.law/covid-is-over-but-not-when-it-comes-to-real-estate-personal-injury-litigation/) - David B. Haber, Managing and Founding Shareholder of Haber Law agrees that the continuation of alternative methods of communication have been helpful to the practice of law at his firm post-COVID. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Article-1.pdf" title="COVID Is Over, but Not When It Comes to Real Estate, Personal Injury Litigation"]
- [David Haber Ranked in Chambers USA 2023](https://www.haber.law/david-haber-ranked-in-chambers-usa-2023/) - Congratulations to David B. Haber for being ranked for the second consecutive year in Chambers USA: Construction! For over two decades, Chambers USA has been the world's leading legal data and analytics provider, recognizing and showcasing the top lawyers and law firms across the country. This prestigious ranking underscores Mr. Haber's expertise and dedication to
- [New Florida property law impacts defective construction lawsuits](https://www.haber.law/new-florida-property-law-impacts-defective-construction-lawsuits/) - Condo owners who purchase poorly constructed properties in the Sunshine State could have no legal recourse. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Article-PDF.pdf" title="New Florida property law impacts defective construction lawsuits"]
- [Florida legislature, real estate edition: Here’s what you need to know](https://www.haber.law/florida-legislature-real-estate-edition-heres-what-you-need-to-know/) - Florida legislature, real estate edition: Here’s what you need to know Bills tied to HOA oversight, condo safety and approval challenges headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk for his signature [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/DP_RealDealQuote.pdf" title="Florida legislature, real estate edition: Here’s what you need to know"]
- [Crucial 40-Year Recertification Repairs Continue At Miami Condo, Judge Rules](https://www.haber.law/crucial-40-year-recertification-repairs-continue-at-miami-condo-judge-rules/) - “The association is doing what it has to do, not only for Florida law, but also to make its building safe and to make the board of directors discharge their fiduciary duty to all of the condominium residents,” said Steven Davis of Haber Law in Miami. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Crucial-40-Year-Recertification-Repairs-Continue-At-Miami-Condo-Judge-Rules-_-Daily-Business-Review.pdf" title="Crucial 40-Year Recertification Repairs Continue At Miami
- [The Department of Business and Professional Regulation Lacks Enforcement in South Florida](https://www.haber.law/the-department-of-business-and-professional-regulation-lacks-enforcement-in-south-florida/) - Attorney David Haber, who specializes in condo law, said when it comes to investigating HOAs and property management companies, Florida has a resource problem. “They have passed laws that says there could be civil penalties, criminal liability, that’s great. Who is out there checking? The Department of Business and Professional Regulation is there to enforce
- [David Podein — Florida Senate Bill 4D & What it Means for Miami Condo Owners](https://www.haber.law/david-podein-florida-senate-bill-4d-what-it-means-for-miami-condo-owners/) - In this episode of the Miami Real Estate podcast, David Podein, a Partner and chair of the Real Estate and Transactional Law Group at Miami-based Haber Law, sheds color on the Florida Senate Bill 4D and what it means for Miami condo owners. Florida’s Senate Bill 4D, which was passed in May 2022, and made
- [After Hurricane Nicole, Condo Owners Grapple With Living Beachside](https://www.haber.law/after-hurricane-nicole-condo-owners-grapple-with-living-beachside/) - The evacuation of their buildings revealed a stark truth: Their apartments are likely going to be expensive to repair — and the fees will only go up, up, up. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/After-Hurricane-Nicole-Condo-Owners-Grapple-With-Living-Beachside-The-New-York-Times.pdf" title="After Hurricane Nicole, Condo Owners Grapple With Living Beachside"]
- [Ariella Gutman](https://www.haber.law/press-ariella-gutman-partner/) - Ariella Gutman is a partner at Haber Law in the litigation department, focusing on matters including contractual disputes, complex commercial cases, business fraud, real estate litigation, partnership disputes, and litigation specific to issues within the hospitality industry. Ms. Gutman is experienced in all types of issues businesses face during all phases of their lifecycle and
- [Haber Law Shareholder Roger Slade Named President of Miami Dade Bar Association](https://www.haber.law/haber-law-shareholder-roger-slade-named-president-of-miami-dade-bar-association/) - Haber Law Shareholder Roger Slade Named President of Miami Dade Bar Association Longtime Litigator Roger Slade Assumed Role in July 2022 MIAMI, Fla. — (October 17, 2021) — Haber Law is pleased to announce Shareholder, Roger Slade has been named President of the Miami-Dade Bar Association for the 2022-2023 term. Roger boasts an illustrious
- [Florida Couple Turned the Empty Miami Mansions of Venezuela’s Elite Into Personal Piggy Banks](https://www.haber.law/florida-couple-turned-the-empty-miami-mansions-of-venezuelas-elite-into-personal-piggy-banks/) - Carlos Castañeda and Genesis Martusciello fled Venezuela in the middle of the previous decade, arriving in Miami with little money and few prospects but in search of a better life. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Florida-Couple-Turned-the-Empty-Miami-Mansions-of-Venezuelas-Elite-Into-Personal-Piggy-Banks-WSJ.pdf" title="Florida Couple Turned the Empty Miami Mansions of Venezuela’s Elite Into Personal Piggy Banks"]
- [Rate Caps Costs Soar Even Higher](https://www.haber.law/rate-caps-costs-soar-even-higher/) - In late May of this year, the signs were already rising with the dry hot sun of interest rate increases. With them went the costs of interest rate caps. “The prices have skyrocketed,” David Podein, a partner at Haber Law in Miami who focuses on commercial real estate, tells GlobeSt.com. “In some instances, the price
- [Mid-Market Trendspotter: Hybrid-Friendly Law Firms Are Seeing an Influx of Talent](https://www.haber.law/mid-market-trendspotter-hybrid-friendly-law-firms-are-seeing-an-influx-of-talent/) - Hybrid work and a better work-life balance are luring more candidates to midsize firms, as Big Law becomes more stringent with return-to-work policies [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Mid-Market-Trendspotter_-Hybrid-Friendly-Law-Firms-Are-Seeing-an-Influx-of-Talent-_-Pro-Mid-Market.pdf" title="Strong Demand and Remote Recruiting Edge Helped Haber Law Grow 25% Since May"]
- [Strong Demand and Remote Recruiting Edge Helped Haber Law Grow 25% Since May](https://www.haber.law/strong-demand-and-remote-recruiting-edge-helped-haber-law-grow-25-since-may/) - South Florida's real estate and construction booms drove hiring at the now-23-lawyer firm. which lured even more new faces as assoaates were drawr the firm's growth and flexible working policies. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DBR_9_20_22.pdf"]
- [How Miami Boutique Keeps Pace In Booming Fla. Legal Market](https://www.haber.law/how-miami-boutique-keeps-pace-in-booming-fla-legal-market/) - Law360 (September 21, 2022, 3:58 PM EDT) -- As a string of national firms have recently planted flags in South Florida, the region's booming legal market has also boosted outfits like the Miamibased boutique Haber Law, which has increased its headcount by 25% over the last six months with a focus on practices tied to
- [Liability for Construction Site Accidents in Florida](https://www.haber.law/liability-for-construction-site-accidents-in-florida/) - Liability for Construction Site Accidents in Florida Construction site accidents are common and can devastate the injured person with ongoing pain, long-term disabilities, and financial issues due to lost wages. Liability for construction site accidents can be complex. Factors that Contribute to Construction Site Accidents Surprisingly, most workplace accidents occur on construction sites. Construction
- [10 Types of Business Fraud to Lookout For](https://www.haber.law/10-types-of-business-fraud-to-lookout-for/) - As a business owner or professional, you need to worry about sales, operations, and management. However, you also need to be aware of common types of fraud that can plague a business and damage your credibility, reputation, and financial position. Business Fraud Prevention Make business fraud prevention part of your regular management strategy, and
- [Discussing Recent Matters With Industry Experts](https://www.haber.law/discussing-recent-matters-with-industry-experts/) - Our Partners Frank Soto and Jonathan Goldstein will be joining Affinity’s CEO, Rafael Aquino to discuss rising construction costs and how they have impacted Associations. Register in advance for this webinar [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/HL-Affinity-Webinar-082422.pdf" title="Discussing Recent Matters With Industry Experts"]
- [Condo owners brace for steep costs — with post-Surfside reforms on the way](https://www.haber.law/condo-owners-brace-for-steep-costs-with-post-surfside-reforms-on-the-way/) - It could become an unpleasant choice for many South Florida condominium owners, ahead of a new state building inspection law driven by last year’s catastrophic collapse of the Champlain Towers South building in Surfside. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/HL-Sun-Sentinel.pdf" title="Condo owners brace for steep costs — with post-Surfside reforms on the way"]
- [How Creativity Can Efficiently Resolve a Construction Defect Turnover Lawsuit](https://www.haber.law/how-creativity-can-efficiently-resolve-a-construction-defect-turnover-lawsuit/) - Nearly all newly elected board members in the state, and their management teams, come across this issue shortly after turnover-whether to investigate and pursue claims for construction defects at their property. Some of the main deciding factors of whether to pursue the claims are the costs and effort. By Chris Utrera and Kara Olesky [pdf-embedder
- [David Haber featured on ABC News Live - One year since Surfside building collapse](https://www.haber.law/david-haber-featured-on-abc-news-live-one-year-since-surfside-building-collapse/) - David Haber sits down with ABC News' Victor Oquendo to discuss the tragedy of the Champlain Towers.
- [One year later, lessons from Surfside condo tragedy impact market](https://www.haber.law/one-year-later-lessons-from-surfside-condo-tragedy-impact-market/) - For developers, the tragedy resulted in increased scrutiny, but also opportunities. They must be more careful when building now, but the crackdown on condo maintenance will lead to the redevelopment of older buildings. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Impact-of-Champlain-South-Towers-condo-collapse-in-Surfside-on-Real-Estate-South-Florida-Business-Journal_Final.pdf" title="Impact of Champlain South Towers condo collapse in Surfside on Real Estate - South Florida Business Journal_Final"]
- [Top Tips for Purchasing Luxury Miami Beach Real Estate](https://www.haber.law/top-tips-for-purchasing-luxury-miami-beach-real-estate/) - Investing in real estate is generally a good idea. The Miami Beach area is a hot property with values increasing regularly. If you are interested in learning how to buy a property in Miami Beach, consult the tips below. How to Buy a House in Miami Beach When purchasing a luxury Miami Beach home,
- [What You Need to Know if You're Renovating a Home in Miami](https://www.haber.law/what-you-need-to-know-if-youre-renovating-a-home-in-miami/) - Renovating your home can be an exciting prospect. However, it can also quickly become stressful and complex. In some cases, you need to involve the homeowner’s association, or you may need to obtain building permits. Here is everything you need to know before renovating a home in Miami. Avoiding Legal Issues Renovations can inadvertently
- [The Blunder lost $1M in Attorney fees : 'Think Twice About What You are Putting in Those Offers'](https://www.haber.law/the-blunder-lost-1m-in-attorney-fees-think-twice-about-what-you-are-putting-in-those-offers/) - "I've been seeing a trend where the courts are making the requirements on proposal for settlement increasingly strictly over the last few years," said Anthony J. Russo, a trial lawyer not involved in the underlying matter. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/DBR_Blunder_1M_Attorney_Fees.pdf" title="Miami Attorneys Get Creative"]
- [Condo reforms coming: Inspections at 25 or 30 years, no waiving financial reserves](https://www.haber.law/condo-reforms-coming-inspections-at-25-or-30-years-no-waiving-financial-reserves/) - Florida lawmakers on Tuesday reached a deal on the most significant overhaul of Florida’s condominium laws in two decades, seeking to prevent a repeat of last year’s catastrophic collapse of Champlain Towers South in Surfside that left 98 dead. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Florida-Legislature-reaches-deal-on-condo-reforms-_-Miami-Herald.pdf" title="Miami Attorneys Get Creative"]
- [Boutique Haber Law Adds 2 Partners As Fla. Demand Grows](https://www.haber.law/boutique-haber-law-adds-2-partners-as-fla-demand-grows-2/) - Miami boutique Haber Law picked up two new partners, an associate attorney and other staff in its latest round of hires to accommodate a "significant increase" in business. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Boutique-Haber-Law-Adds-2-Partners-As-Fla.-Demand-Grows-Law360-3.pdf" title="Boutique Haber Law Adds 2 Partners As Fla. Demand Grows – Law360"]
- [Bahia Mar developer files $10 million countersuit against boat show](https://www.haber.law/bahia-mar-developer-files-10-million-countersuit-against-boat-show/) - Fort Lauderdale — The ugly feud between the boat show and its Bahia Mar landlord shows no sign of fizzling anytime soon. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Bahia-Mar-developer-files-10-million-countersuit-against-boat-show-–-Sun-Sentinel.pdf" title="Miami Attorneys Get Creative"]
- ['They pushed us into a corner': Bahia Mar developer countersues boat show organizers for damages](https://www.haber.law/they-pushed-us-into-a-corner-bahia-mar-developer-countersues-boat-show-organizers-for-damages/) - The developer that aims to redevelop 39 acres of cityowned land at the Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach hotel is countersuing the organizers of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show for damages in excess of $10 million. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Bahia-Mar-developer-countersues-Fort-Lauderdale-boat-show-organizers-for-over-10M-South-Florida-Business-Journal.pdf" title="Miami Attorneys Get Creative"]
- [Calling for an End to the 24/7, 365 Lawyer](https://www.haber.law/calling-for-an-end-to-the-24-7-365-lawyer/) - If we do not receive that order on Sunday night or read that email in the middle of the night, the likelihood is that no one is going to die. Let’s reduce stress and improve the quality of our lives. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/DBR_Calling_for_end_365_lawyer.pdf"]
- [Ariella J. Gutman of Haber Law: 5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me When I First Became An Attorney](https://www.haber.law/ariella-j-gutman-of-haber-law-5-things-i-wish-someone-told-me-when-i-first-became-an-attorney/) - It is never too early to start networking and thinking about career/business development. In the past five years of my career I have focused on this, but the reality is that law is a business, and you are your brand, so on the sooner you understand this, you are ahead of many of your contemporaries.
- [After Surfside collapse, Miami-Dade drafts reforms that fall short of recommendations](https://www.haber.law/after-surfside-collapse-miami-dade-drafts-reforms-that-fall-short-of-recommendations/) - After a catastrophic partial building collapse in Surfside left 98 dead and a community traumatized, Florida’s lawmakers were tasked with finding a legislative solution to long simmering issues of lax inspections, poor upkeep and sloppy enforcement of 40-year structural recertifications, all seen as factors that may have contributed to the tragedy at Champlain Towers South.
- [Haber Law Partner Rebecca N. Casamayor Named Rising Star Honoree for 2022 Prestigious Women Awards by South Florida Business & Wealth Magazine](https://www.haber.law/haber-law-partner-rebecca-n-casamayor-named-rising-star-honoree-for-2022-prestigious-women-awards-by-south-florida-business-wealth-magazine/) - The awards recognize top leaders in the tri-county area who have created business success stories and provided leadership to women and the broader community. MIAMI, Fla. – March 1, 2022 – Haber Law is pleased to announce Rebecca Newman Casamayor, Esq., partner at the Firm, has been recognized as an honoree in the Rising Stars
- [As Florida Lawmakers Fail to Agree on Condo Safety After Surfside, 'the Free Market Is Acting'](https://www.haber.law/as-florida-lawmakers-fail-to-agree-on-condo-safety-after-surfside-the-free-market-is-acting/) - Despite the tragic condominium collapse in Surfside in June 2021, the Florida Legislature has still not agreed on a bill that would require more rigorous inspections for condo. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/DBR_Surfside_Legislature_4_4_22.pdf" title="Miami Attorneys Get Creative"]
- [Miami Attorneys Get Creative to Find Swift $ 6.3 Million Resolution in Construction Defect Suit](https://www.haber.law/miami-attorneys-get-creative-to-find-swift-6-3-million-resolution-in-construction-defect-suit/) - “Just be aware of the big picture. You don’t need to have a scorched earth mentality or approach in order to get the best result for your client,” said Christopher Utrera of Haber Law. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DBR_CU_Chateau_3_9_22.pdf" title="Miami Attorneys Get Creative"]
- [Rarely Used Fla. Condo Law May Be Key In Surfside Deal](https://www.haber.law/rarely-used-fla-condo-law-may-be-key-in-surfside-deal/) - An obscure provision in the Florida Condominium Act making individual unit owners [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Law360-insurance-authority-articles.pdf" title="Rarely Used Fla"]
- [Condominium Task Force Report and Recommendations](https://www.haber.law/condominium-task-force-report-and-recommendations/) - Condominium Task Force Report and Recommendations Webinar.
- [Art Basel Event 2021](https://www.haber.law/art-basel-event-2021/) - We had a successful Art Basel event with Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Michael Fux Foundation and David Banegas Art.
- [Leading the Way: How South Florida Law Firm Leaders Are Navigating Novel Challenges](https://www.haber.law/leading-the-way-how-south-florida-law-firm-leaders-are-navigating-novel-challenges/) - South Florida's law firm leaders are finding success in an unprecedented market. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/DBR_DBH_1-24-22.pdf" title="Leading the Way"]
- [$75K Finders Fee Doesn't Breach Commission Agreement in Hotel Deal, South Florida Court Rules](https://www.haber.law/75k-finders-fee-doesnt-breach-commission-agreement-in-hotel-deal-south-florida-court-rules/) - “This case is a good lesson to clearly outline the scope of a contract and offer," said Ariella Gutman of Haber Law in Miami. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/AG_DBH_DBR_75K.pdf" title="$75K Finders Fee Doesn't Breach Commission Agreement in Hotel Deal, South Florida Court Rules"]
- [A New Era of Transparency?](https://www.haber.law/a-new-era-of-transparency/) - As a result of the recent tragedy at Surfside, the Condominium Law and Policy on Life Safety Issues Advisory Task Force (the Task Force) was formed to provide detailed recommendations to Florida lawmakers. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/c5187743ad40c3896a9ad561d7a05ce708311ba1.1.pdf" title="A New Era of Transparency?"]
- [Key Items in a Condo Construction Repair Bidding Process](https://www.haber.law/key-items-in-a-condo-construction-repair-bidding-process/) - Condo associations must be very careful when asking for bids on a repair project. All unit owners rely on the board for safe and efficient repairs while spending as little as possible to ensure the work is done correctly. Key Items for RFPs When drafting a request for proposal (RFP), condo associations must consider the
- [Lateral Partner Trends](https://www.haber.law/lateral-partner-trends/) - Find out who gained top talent and who lost rainmakers in our review of South Florida's biggest laterals this year. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Greenberg-Dominance-Latam-Demand-and-More-Lateral-Partner-Trends-in-2021-_-Daily-Business-Review.pdf" title="Lateral Partner Trends"]
- [After Surfside collapse, a push not just for more high-rise inspections but smarter ones](https://www.haber.law/after-surfside-collapse-a-push-not-just-for-more-high-rise-inspections-but-smarter-ones/) - To chronicle the unprecedented expansion of the Miami legal market over the course of 2021, we checked in with hundreds of attorneys in almost every practice. Asked how they were doing, all said some version of “busy.” [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/miamiherald-news-special-reports-surfside-investigation-article-compressed-smaller-file_compressed.pdf" title="After Surfside collapse"]
- [Where South Florida Firms Are Targeting for Growth in 2022](https://www.haber.law/where-south-florida-firms-are-targeting-for-growth-in-2022/) - To chronicle the unprecedented expansion of the Miami legal market over the course of 2021, we checked in with hundreds of attorneys in almost every practice. Asked how they were doing, all said some version of “busy.” [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/DBR-Dec-23-2021.pdf" title="DBR – Dec 23, 2021"]
- [Haber Law Ranks Nationally & Regionally in the 2022 Edition Of U.S. News Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”](https://www.haber.law/haber-law-ranks-nationally-regionally-in-the-2022-edition-of-u-s-news-best-lawyers-best-law-firms/) - MIAMI, FL – November 23, 2021- Haber Law is pleased to announce that the Firm has been recognized both nationally and regionally in the 2022 Edition of U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.” Haber Law is nationally ranked in one practice area and regionally ranked in three practice areas. The Firm received
- [Show Up Half the Time and Keep Your Assigned Office? Law Firms Allow It—For Now](https://www.haber.law/show-up-half-the-time-and-keep-your-assigned-office-law-firms-allow-it-for-now/) - In-demand attorneys may be able to keep their desks while working in-office two or three days a week, but some South Florida law firms have already given up assigned offices and moved to hoteling. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/DBR-article-111521.pdf" title="DBR article 111521"]
- [Leading the Way: David Haber on Young Lawyer Development, Vaccine Policies, and the Future of Law Firm Offices](https://www.haber.law/leading-the-way-david-haber-on-young-lawyer-development-vaccine-policies-and-the-future-of-law-firm-offices/) - David Haber prides himself on operating a forward-thinking law firm. When Haber Law (then Haber Slade) moved to Wynwood in 2018, the founding and managing shareholder was already planning for remote work and office hoteling. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/DHL-Nov-10.pdf" title="DHL – Nov 10"]
- [Non-Traditional Law Firms Are Following the Tech Industry Away From City Center](https://www.haber.law/non-traditional-law-firms-are-following-the-tech-industry-away-from-city-center/) - “Leaders of the technology and finance worlds who are relocating to Miami realize Wynwood is where they need to be." [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/DBR-Article-119.pdf" title="DBR – Article 11:9"]
- [Women Making a Difference](https://www.haber.law/women-making-a-difference/) - Welcome to FLCAJ’s sixth annual “Women Making a Difference” feature. We have long recognized the critical role that many women play in the community association industry; from community management to business leadership, the number of women in decision-making roles is accelerating. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Rebecca-Casamayor-FCA-Journal.pdf" title="Rebecca Casamayor – FCA Journal"]
- [South Florida Law Firm Leaders Bullish on Nearly Every Practice for 2022](https://www.haber.law/south-florida-law-firm-leaders-bullish-on-nearly-every-practice-for-2022/) - Our annual Law Firm Leaders Outlook examines the top issues South Florida firm leaders face going into the new year. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/HL-Article-DBR.pdf" title="HL Article DBR"]
- [Clarifying 'Confusing' Case Law, South Florida Ruling Is Good News For Developers Working With Public Land](https://www.haber.law/clarifying-confusing-case-law-south-florida-ruling-is-good-news-for-developers-working-with-public-land/) - “The ruling of the court provides security for contractors looking to secure payment at the end of the day, and it provides security to the developers who partner with public entities, and not subject the land and the developer's interest in that land to those liens." said Christopher Utrera, Haber Law attorney involved in the
- [Miami's Haber Law Picks Up Ex-Boies Partner In Pair of Hires](https://www.haber.law/miamis-haber-law-picks-up-ex-boies-partner-in-pair-of-hires/) - Haber Law, a boutique firm focused on construction law in Miami, picked up two new attorneys in recent weeks, including a veteran partner the firm lured away from Boies Schiller Flexner LLP. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Miamis-Haber-Law-Picks-Up-Ex-Boies-Partner-In-Pair-of-Hires-Law360.pdf" title="Miami’s Haber Law Picks Up Ex-Boies Partner In Pair of Hires – Law360"]
- [Longtime Boies Schiller Partner Jumps to Litigation Boutique](https://www.haber.law/longtime-boies-schiller-partner-jumps-to-litigation-boutique/) - Steven Davis departed Boies Schiller Flexner this week for the Wynwood-based Haber Law. Construction defect litigator Justin Miller also joined the firm. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/screencapture-law-dailybusinessreview-2021-10-21-longtime-boies-schiller-partner-jumps-to-litigation-boutique-2021-10-25-09_23_50.pdf"]
- [Well Begun Is Half Done: Important First Steps For A Major Renovation Project](https://www.haber.law/well-begun-is-half-done-important-first-steps-for-a-major-renovation-project/) - Join us Tuesday, October 21st. for Well Begun Is Half Done: Important First Steps For A Major Renovation Project.
- [A plan for post-Surfside condo law reform](https://www.haber.law/a-plan-for-post-surfside-condo-law-reform/) - Imagine checking into a hotel tomorrow. You are greeted at the front desk and, after a night’s stay, at checkout, you are presented with a bill that is $100,000 more than the standard room charge of $100 per night you were advised of prior to check-in. When you dispute the bill, the hotel manager explains
- [Attorneys Expect More Deals Like This $34 Million Contract as South Florida Population Grows](https://www.haber.law/attorneys-expect-more-deals-like-this-34-million-contract-as-south-florida-population-grows/) - “If the Miami-Dade market continues to be expensive and increasing at a rapid rate, I think you might see within the macro-trend of a South Florida migration," said a Haber Law attorney. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/DBR-Sept-22.pdf" title="DBR – Sept 22"]
- [Bank Loans & How Associations Can Best Navigate the Process](https://www.haber.law/3653-2/) - Join us Thursday, September 23rd. for Bank Loans & How Associations Can Best Navigate the Process.
- [Fixing Florida’s aging condo mess after the Surfside collapse means changing the laws](https://www.haber.law/fixing-floridas-aging-condo-mess-after-the-surfside-collapse-means-changing-the-laws/) - In the aftermath of the Surfside tragedy, all assumptions regarding the utility and sufficiency of the legal rights, processes and safeguards for condominium unit owners have been upended. Florida is entering uncharted territory in which high-rise coastal condominium buildings continue to age under the watch of volunteer board members. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Miami-Herald-D.-Haber.pdf" title="Miami Herald –
- [Designed to fail: How Florida's lack of condo board oversight could mean another Surfside](https://www.haber.law/designed-to-fail-how-floridas-lack-of-condo-board-oversight-could-mean-another-surfside/) - The deadly Surfside collapse is casting a spotlight on how Florida's condominiums are built and regulated. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/haberlaw-usatoday-aug2021.pdf" title="Surfside USA Today"]
- [](https://www.haber.law/3580-2/) - Engineers are still trying to figure out what caused the catastrophic collapse of Champlain Towers in Surfside, Florida, but there’s evidence that condo owners in the building knew serious repairs needed to be made and struggled to come up with the cash to make them. Condo associations will always be tempted to put off repairs.
- [I Know All About Condo Living. Change Is Coming.](https://www.haber.law/i-know-all-about-condo-living-change-is-coming/) - David Haber provided an opinion piece for the New York Times. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/nytimes_dbh_article_072921.pdf"]
- [Domesticating an Out-of-State Judgment in The State of Florida](https://www.haber.law/domesticating-an-out-of-state-judgment-in-the-state-of-florida/) - Join us Tuesday, August 24th. for Domesticating an Out-of-State Judgment in The State of Florida.
- [Haber Law Elevates Senior Associate Rebecca N. Casamayor to Partner and Announces Three New Hires](https://www.haber.law/haber-law-elevates-senior-associate-rebecca-n-casamayor-to-partner-and-announces-three-new-hires/) - Haber Law is pleased to announce Rebecca Newman Casamayor, Esq. as a partner with the Firm. Previously a Senior Associate, Ms. Casamayor started her career at Haber Law and has excelled in the areas of complex business and commercial litigation, appeals, and community association law.
- [Haber Law Expands With Partner Promotion And 3 New Attys](https://www.haber.law/haber-law-expands-with-partner-promotion-and-3-new-attys/) - Miami-based business litigation firm Haber Law announced the elevation of a commercial litigator to partner, as well as the addition of three new attorneys with experience in real estate, contract law and partnership disputes. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.haber.law/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Law_360_8_19_21-1.pdf" title="Law_360_8_19_21"]
- [How Florida’s Adoption of the Daubert Standard Can Impact Construction Defect Lawsuits](https://www.haber.law/how-floridas-adoption-of-the-daubert-standard-can-impact-construction-defect-lawsuits/) - On June 26, 2019, the Sun Sentinel published an editorial: “The Florida Supreme Court’s new evidence rule makes it harder to sue,” which is one of the many recent articles providing commentary on the Florida Supreme Court’s May 23, 2019 ruling, which changed the standard in Florida cases for evaluating and admitting expert testimony. This ruling
- [Key Provisions in a Commercial Lease – Part I](https://www.haber.law/key-provisions-in-a-commercial-lease-part-i/) - In negotiating commercial leases, there are several key provisions that should be given careful attention by both landlords and tenants. Counsel experienced in drafting, negotiating, and litigating commercial lease contracts should be consulted to review and negotiate these critical provisions to avoid potential consequences that may arise from a poorly drafted provision or worse, the
- [Key Provisions in a Commercial Lease – Part II](https://www.haber.law/key-provisions-in-a-commercial-lease-part-ii/) - As discussed in Part I of this series, there are several key provisions that should be given careful consideration by both landlords and tenants in negotiating a commercial lease. Although the terms should be tailored to your specific lease, premise and agreement, here are some key lease provisions in addition to those discussed in Part
- [Key Provisions in a Construction Contract – Part 1](https://www.haber.law/key-provisions-in-a-construction-contract-part-1/) - When negotiating construction contracts for either residential or commercial projects, there are several key provisions that should be given careful attention. The following is a list some of those provisions that should be carefully considered before signing the contract. Attorneys like us who are experienced in drafting, negotiating, or litigating construction contracts should be consulted to review and negotiate
- [Consideration of Punitive Damages in Business Disputes](https://www.haber.law/consideration-of-punitive-damages-in-business-disputes/) - It is important to consider whether there may be a potential basis for punitive damages in any business or commercial litigation disputes, especially where the claims allege business torts and intentional wrongdoing. If utilized properly, punitive damage claims can be an effective tool for claimants because asserting a punitive damage claim may potentially increase the
- [Don’t Love Thy Neighbor’s Construction Project Damaging Your Building? An Overview of Potential Claims and Remedies.](https://www.haber.law/potential-claims-and-remedies-neighboring-construction/) - A new, neighboring building is being constructed, or an existing adjacent building is undergoing renovations, which poses the risk of causing, or actually causes, damage to your condominium association during the process. Here is an overview of potential damages, remedies, and solutions regarding neighboring construction issues. Damages caused by neighboring construction projects may include:
- [Statutory Mechanisms to Potentially Remove and Extinguish Construction Liens](https://www.haber.law/statutory-mechanisms-to-potentially-remove-and-extinguish-construction-liens/) - A construction lien is filed against your property claiming that a contractor (or even a subcontractor hired by your contractor) was not paid for labor, services, and/or materials rendered. However, there are statutory mechanisms under Fla. Stat. §§ 713.22 and 713.24, which permit a property owner to transfer the lien to a security and
- [Why Having an Operating Agreement is Important for a Florida LLC](https://www.haber.law/why-having-an-operating-agreement-is-important-for-a-florida-llc-by-lauren-s-fallick/) - Florida does not require Limited Liability Companies (LLC’s) to have an Operating Agreement. So why is it recommended, and important, to have one? An Operating Agreement is the governing document of an LLC, which sets forth the rules and structure for operating the LLC as well as the relationship among the members and between the
- [Efforts underway to hold cities and condo associations more accountable](https://www.haber.law/efforts-underway-to-hold-cities-and-condo-associations-more-accountable/) - Even as rescue workers continue to search through the rubble of the Champlain Towers South condo building, South Florida lawmakers are vowing to push legislation aimed at preventing another similar tragedy.
- [After Collapse, Condo Association Lawyers Field Frantic Calls — But Long-Term Change Is Unlikely, They Say](https://www.haber.law/after-collapse-condo-association-lawyers-field-frantic-calls-but-long-term-change-is-unlikely-they-say/) - South Florida condo lawyers said they've fielded plenty of client calls about the safety of their high-rises in the days following the Champlain Towers collapse. The attorneys say their advice on building inspections and dealing with unit owners can prevent catastrophes, although unit owners may not see value in expensive special assessments or legal fees.
- [Two-Thirds of Miami Condo Buildings Are Older Than 30 Years. The Repair Bills Are Coming Due.](https://www.haber.law/two-thirds-of-miami-condo-buildings-are-older-than-30-years-the-repair-bills-are-coming-due/) - Engineers say it can take just 30 years for condominium buildings to reach a point when owners can no longer delay making critical repairs.
- [After Florida Building Collapse, Task Force to Consider Changes to Condo Laws](https://www.haber.law/after-florida-building-collapse-task-force-to-consider-changes-to-condo-laws/) - A task force has been created to investigate Florida’s laws surrounding condominiums and make recommendations for legal reforms to the governor’s office and state legislature in the wake of the building collapse in Surfside, according to people familiar with the plans.
- [As Surfside Building Collapse Investigation Continues, Anxiety Builds At High Rises Across South Florida](https://www.haber.law/as-surfside-building-collapse-investigation-continues-anxiety-builds-at-high-rises-across-south-florida/) - For the residents of the Champlain Towers North building, seeing the South tower collapse last week has presented an unimaginable crisis. The two buildings are essentially identical.
- [Florida building collapse reveals shortcomings of systems to protect residents, experts say](https://www.haber.law/florida-building-collapse-reveals-shortcomings-of-systems-to-protect-residents-experts-say/) - Some officials are calling for changes to building codes after Champlain Towers South collapsed, leaving at least 16 people dead and 147 missing.
- [Miami mayor says collapse has consequences for condo buildings and real estate](https://www.haber.law/miami-mayor-says-collapse-has-consequences-for-condo-buildings-and-real-estate/) - Miami Mayor Francis Suarez said the partial collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium building could impact policy and real estate.
- [Major structural flaws identified years before collapse, but condo oversight is slim](https://www.haber.law/major-structural-flaws-identified-years-before-collapse-but-condo-oversight-is-slim/) - Earlier warnings about structural problems at condo that collapsed in Surfside raise questions and expose failures in a system.
- [Death toll grows to 12 as rescue workers forge ahead at collapsed Surfside condo](https://www.haber.law/death-toll-grows-to-12-as-rescue-workers-forge-ahead-at-collapsed-surfside-condo/) - As the sixth day since the catastrophic collapse of the Champlain Towers South condo building came to an end, rescuers progressed with their painstaking search for survivors as families and friends await any information regarding the fate of 149 people who are still reported missing.
- [Miami Mayor Francis Suarez Says Surfside Tragedy Was "Preventable"](https://www.haber.law/miami-mayor-francis-suarez-says-surfside-tragedy-was-preventable-2/) - In the wake of last week's condo collapse in Surfside, homeowners and city officials want to make sure nothing like it ever happens again.
- [Condominium law experts say tragedy will prompt more accountability](https://www.haber.law/condominium-law-experts-say-tragedy-will-prompt-more-accountability/) - Search-and-rescue teams hadn’t lost hope on Tuesday. More than 150 people remained unaccounted for after a portion of a 12-story building turned into a compact mountain of pancaked concrete in Miami-Dade County.
- [Condo collapse raises concerns about resales in older buildings](https://www.haber.law/condo-collapse-raises-concerns-about-resales-in-older-buildings/) - The collapse of a Surfside condominium has raised concerns about how resales could tank as wary buyers fear moving into older structures that could require major costly repairs.
- [Hope for 159 missing in Miami building collapse fades as scientists are dispatched to verify area](https://www.haber.law/hope-for-159-missing-in-miami-building-collapse-fades-as-scientists-are-dispatched-to-verify-area/) - A team of U.S. government scientists and engineers have been flown to Miami to urgently assess whether a waterfront building collapse should trigger a broader investigation that could change building regulations Across the country.
- [‘Este es un momento como Katrina y como Andrew’: el colapso de un condominio en Miami plantea preguntas más allá del sur de Florida](https://www.haber.law/este-es-un-momento-como-katrina-y-como-andrew-el-colapso-de-un-condominio-en-miami-plantea-preguntas-mas-alla-del-sur-de-florida/) - El colapso mortal de un condominio en la Florida podría obligar a ingenieros y arquitectos atónitos, asociaciones de propietarios y funcionarios locales a responder preguntas sobre si han hecho lo suficiente para mantener otros edificios con décadas de antigüedad y quién debería pagar la factura de inspecciones y mejoras más frecuentes.
- ['This is a moment like Katrina and like Andrew': Surfside condo collapse raises questions beyond South Florida](https://www.haber.law/this-is-a-moment-like-katrina-and-like-andrew-surfside-condo-collapse-raises-questions-beyond-south-florida/) - A Florida condominium's deadly collapse could force stunned engineers and architects, homeowners associations and local officials to address questions about whether they've done enough to maintain other decades-old buildings -- and who should foot the bill for more frequent inspections and improvements.
- [‘Is my building safe?’ Experts say whether you should worry about another collapse](https://www.haber.law/is-my-building-safe-experts-say-whether-you-should-worry-about-another-collapse/) - As the grim search for the bodies of victims at the collapsed Champlain Towers South continues, some apartment and condo dwellers in Miami are asking themselves: Could my building be next?
- [This Week in South Florida: David Haber](https://www.haber.law/this-week-in-south-florida-david-haber/) - The collapse of the Champlain Towers South condo building raises a host of legal issues.
- [Surfside condo collapse could spur changes in building inspections](https://www.haber.law/surfside-condo-collapse-could-spur-changes-in-building-inspections/) - The tragic collapse of a beachfront condo in Surfside will likely have a lasting impact on the inspection rules for older buildings, according to experts.
- [Engineer warned of ‘major structural damage’ years before Florida condo building collapsed](https://www.haber.law/engineer-warned-of-major-structural-damage-years-before-florida-condo-building-collapsed/) - An engineer warned in October 2018 that he had discovered “major structural damage” to a concrete slab below the pool deck in the section of the Champlain Towers South condominium building that collapsed Thursday, killing at least four and leaving scores trapped, according to records released by local authorities late Friday.
- [Neighbor sues to short-circuit Jimmy Tate and Sergio Rok’s no-bid North Miami project](https://www.haber.law/neighbor-sues-to-short-circuit-jimmy-tate-and-sergio-roks-no-bid-north-miami-project/) - The city of North Miami’s plan allowing developers Jimmy Tate and Sergio Rok to build a mixed-use project on two city-owned parking lots has hit a legal snag.
- [Hurricanes & COVID-19: Essential Elements to Be Prepared.](https://www.haber.law/hurricanes-covid-19-essential-elements-to-be-prepared/) - Join us Thursday, June 10th. for Hurricanes & COVID-19: Essential Elements to Be Prepared.
- [Coffee & Bagels, Networking Breakfast at the Haber Law Offices](https://www.haber.law/coffee-bagels-networking-breakfast-at-the-haber-law-offices/) - Join us Thursday, May 20th. for Coffee & Bagels, Networking Breakfast at the Haber Law Offices.
- [Vaccines and Condos in 2021](https://www.haber.law/vaccines-and-condos-in-2021/) - Join us Thursday, May 13th. for Vaccines and Condos in 2021.
- [Anticipating The Post-Covid Legal Landscape](https://www.haber.law/anticipating-the-post-covid-legal-landscape/) - Join us Tuesday, May 4th. for Anticipating The Post-Covid Legal Landscape.
- [Are Condominium Associations "Immune" to Vaccine-Related Liabilities?](https://www.haber.law/are-condominium-associations-immune-to-vaccine-related-liabilities-3/) - Join us Wednesday, April 14th. for Are Condominium Associations "Immune" to Vaccine-Related Liabilities?
- [Are Condominium Associations "Immune" to Vaccine-Related Liabilities?](https://www.haber.law/are-condominium-associations-immune-to-vaccine-related-liabilities-2/) - Join us Thursday, March 25th. for Are Condominium Associations "Immune" to Vaccine-Related Liabilities?
- [Regalia association scores $18M settlement in construction defects lawsuit](https://www.haber.law/regalia-association-scores-18m-settlement-in-construction-defects-lawsuit/) - The Regalia condo association settled its lawsuit alleging a slew of construction and design defects and building code violations at the luxury oceanfront tower for $17.5 million.
- ['People Weren't Going to Let You in': COVID-19 Logistical Challenges Preceded $17.5M Condo Settlement](https://www.haber.law/people-werent-going-to-let-you-in-covid-19-logistical-challenges-preceded-17-5m-condo-settlement/) - Collecting evidence to prove construction defect allegations can be a challenge under normal circumstances, but the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 made the process unique for Miami-based lawyers David B. Haber and Franchesco Soto of Haber Law.
- [Are Condominium Associations 'Immune' to Vaccine-Related Liabilities?](https://www.haber.law/are-condominium-associations-immune-to-vaccine-related-liabilities/) - As COVID-19 vaccines become available to the population at large, a question is already dawning on directors and members alike in condominium associations throughout Florida: Can condominium associations require vaccination as a prerequisite for those entering, working, or living on the premises, or for use of amenities?
- [Revisiting Association Collections Strategies in Light of COVID-19’s Ongoing Economic Impacts](https://www.haber.law/revisiting-association-collections-strategies-in-light-of-covid-19s-ongoing-economic-impacts/) - The year 2020 was financially difficult for many, and its detrimental impacts could last through 2021, if not beyond. While there is hope on the horizon in the form of vaccinations and eventual herd immunity, it will undoubtedly take time to restore financial stability.
- [Platinum Level Readers’ Choice Award](https://www.haber.law/haber-law-received-the-platinum-level-readers-choice-award/) - Haber Law Received the Platinum Level Readers’ Choice Award from the Florida Community Association Journal.
- [Forming, Managing, and Resolving Disputes in a Florida Limited Liability Company](https://www.haber.law/forming-managing-and-resolving-disputes-in-a-florida-limited-liability-company/) - Join us Thursday, February 11 for a webinar on forming, managing, and resolving disputes in a Florida LLC.
- [International Divorce Webinar](https://www.haber.law/international-divorce-webinar/) - Join us on Thursday, December 17th for our "Florida Divorce for Citizens of the World" webinar, presented in partnership with Beltran Brito Casamayor LLP.
- [Recent Court Decision Reinforces Economic Loss Rule](https://www.haber.law/recent-court-decision-reinforces-economic-loss-rule/) - A recent court decision in Florida appears to have further reinforced the use of the economic loss rule in construction matters, providing manufacturers with a greater defense to claims associated with defective products utilized in construction.
- [Condo Hotels and Common Elements](https://www.haber.law/condo-hotels-and-common-elements/) - Condo hotels are more common in Florida than many would think Although the details of how condo hotels are structured varies, one common theme applies: they are subject to certain laws which govern condominiums (the Condominium Act).
- [Miami Litigator Prevails Without Written Contract for Unpaid Real Estate Commission](https://www.haber.law/miami-litigator-prevails-without-written-contract-for-unpaid-real-estate-commission/) - Attorney Roger Slade submitted bank statements and text messages into evidence to refute the defendant's reasons for not paying up.
- [Association Accounting: Issues, Disputes, and Solutions](https://www.haber.law/association-accounting-issues-disputes-and-solutions/) - Join us Wednesday, October 28th with MBAF Senior Manager Kristian Nenov and MBAF Principal Erbin Ramirez.
- [Contracts in the COVID-19 Era](https://www.haber.law/contracts-in-the-covid-19-era/) - By this point in the COVID-19 pandemic, almost every person in business, construction, and real estate has heard the term “Force Majeure” more times than they can count.
- [Your Post-Pandemic Return to Paradise](https://www.haber.law/your-post-pandemic-return-to-paradise/) - Things may look a little different this year when you return to your home in paradise.
- [Neighboring Property Issues & Insurance Claims](https://www.haber.law/neighboring-property-issues-insurance-claims/) - Join us Thursday, October 15th to discuss neighboring property issues and insurance claims with Affinity's Rafael Aquino and M2E's Scott Harvey Lewis.
- [Hurricane Preparation in the Age of COVID-19](https://www.haber.law/hurricane-preparation-in-the-age-of-covid-19/) - Join us Thursday, September 24th with Kent Services to learn best practices for hurricane preparation during COVID-19.
- [Construction: Capital Projects in the COVID-19 Era](https://www.haber.law/construction-capital-projects-in-the-covid-19-era/) - Join us on Tuesday, September 22nd with Marquis Association Management Vice President Joshua Tomey to discuss capital projects during a pandemic.
- [Avoiding Maintenance Disasters: The Importance of Regular & Documented Maintenance Procedures](https://www.haber.law/avoiding-maintenance-disasters-the-importance-of-regular-documented-maintenance-procedures/) - Every condominium association in Florida has certain responsibilities and powers pursuant to its governing documents and Chapter 718, Florida Statutes.
- [Impact and Harassment: The Fair Housing Act at a Crossroads](https://www.haber.law/impact-and-harassment-the-fair-housing-act-at-a-crossroads/) - As Americans throughout the country protest systemic discrimination in the aftermath of George Floyd’s tragic death, it is important for communities to also combat the pernicious practice of housing discrimination.
- [Four Haber Law Construction Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America® 2021](https://www.haber.law/four-haber-law-construction-attorneys-recognized-by-best-lawyers-in-america-2021/) - MIAMI, Fla. – August 20, 2020 – Haber Law is pleased to announce that Managing and Founding Shareholder David B. Haber and Partners Franchesco Soto and Christopher Utrera have been recognized by Best Lawyers in America for the publication’s 2021 edition. Additionally, Associate Jacob Epstein received a Best Lawyers®: Ones to Watch recognition. Currently in
- [Finding Damages Can't Exceed Contract Value, Miami Court Reverses $5.9M Punitive Award](https://www.haber.law/finding-damages-cant-exceed-contract-value-miami-court-reverses-5-9m-punitive-award/) - A lesson in a reversed and remanded case decided by Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal: Consider the limits when seeking damages in contractual disputes.
- [Hurricane Litigation Claims During the Pandemic](https://www.haber.law/hurricane-litigation-claims-during-the-pandemic/) - Join us on July 21st for a webinar with Weisbrod Matteis & Copley on handling hurricane litigation claims during the pandemic.
- [Katrina Sosa featured in the FCA Journal's "Prepare Now!" article for community associations](https://www.haber.law/july-2020-florida-community-association-journal-katrina-sosa/) - Don't Let The Threat of Hurricane Season Sneak Up On You - Katrina Sosa
- [Jonathan S. Goldstein named a Leader in the Industry by FCA Journal magazine](https://www.haber.law/july-2020-florida-community-association-journal/) - Jonathan S. Goldstein is featured in the Florida Community Association Journal - July 2020
- [Haber Law Adds Associate Kristen E. Ferrer to Real Estate Team](https://www.haber.law/haber-law-adds-associate-kristen-e-ferrer-to-real-estate-team/) - Haber Law is pleased to announce the addition of Associate Kristen E. Ferrer to accommodate the firm's growing real estate and condominium practice areas. Ferrer's practice focuses on representation of community associations, real estate law, and commercial litigation.
- [Financial Considerations & Solutions for Condo Associations](https://www.haber.law/financial-considerations-solutions-for-condo-associations/) - Join us on June 30th with OZK's Vice President of Association Services Jeff Ulm to discuss financial considerations and solutions for condo associations.
- [BHA Webinar - Neighboring Construction Issues: Claims and Solutions](https://www.haber.law/bha-webinar-neighboring-construction-issues-claims-and-solutions/) - Lauren Fallick and Chris Utrera present a webinar in conjunction with Brickell Homeowners Association.
- [Adapting the Justice System to the New Coronavirus Normal](https://www.haber.law/adapting-the-justice-system-to-the-new-coronavirus-normal/) - The coronavirus pandemic has almost caused the Florida court system to completely shut down. Most of the buildings are closed for business, as they should be.
- [Community Association Safety Issues in the Time of COVID-19](https://www.haber.law/community-association-safety-issues-in-the-time-of-covid-19/) - In the best of times, any community association’s duty to protect residents by preventing foreseeable harm is a complicated quandary.
- [The Florida Bar Is Taking a Hard Look at Lawyers’ Social Media Content](https://www.haber.law/the-florida-bar-is-taking-a-hard-look-at-lawyers-social-media-content/) - Now, social media is all the rage with law firms jockeying for position on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
- [Community Associations & COVID-19 Recovery](https://www.haber.law/community-associations-covid-19-recovery/) - Join us Thursday, May 21st as we discuss community associations & COVID-19 recovery.
- [Webinar: What is Happening in Condominiums as the Coronavirus Escalates?](https://www.haber.law/webinar-what-is-happening-in-condominiums-as-the-coronavirus-escalates/) - Join us Thursday, April 30th as we discuss the affects of the coronavirus on condominiums.
- [Critical Intersection Where Coronavirus, Biometrics and Condo Associations Meet](https://www.haber.law/critical-intersection-where-coronavirus-biometrics-and-condo-associations-meet/) - Critical Intersection Where Coronavirus, Biometrics and Condo Associations Meet
- [Haber Law’s Nilka Gomez Named President-Elect of ALA South Florida Chapter](https://www.haber.law/haber-laws-nilka-gomez-named-president-elect-of-ala-south-florida-chapter/) - Haber Law’s Nilka Gomez Named President-Elect of ALA South Florida Chapter
- [A Message from Our Managing & Founding Shareholder, David B. Haber](https://www.haber.law/a-message-from-our-managing-shareholder-david-b-haber/) - At Haber Law, the health and safety of our employees, clients, professional colleagues, and strategic partners is our top priority. We also want to be responsible members of the business and legal community, including the greater South Florida community.
- [Latest Legal Considerations: Condo Associations & COVID-19 Webinar with Marquis Vice President](https://www.haber.law/latest-legal-considerations-condo-associations-covid-19-webinar-with-marquis-vice-president/) - Join us for a conversation with Marquis President, Josh Tomey on what associations need to know for handling coronavirus concerns, including: access to common areas, safety, due diligence, emergency powers, meetings, operational continuity and other community concerns.
- [Our Upcoming Webinars and Guidance for Community Associations](https://www.haber.law/our-upcoming-webinars-and-guidance-for-community-associations/) - Join us for a webinar to learn more about how COVID-19 is impacting South Florida business. Read our article for the Daily Business Review on legal considerations for condo associations and biometrics.
- [Not So Fast! Closing Out Construction Projects](https://www.haber.law/not-so-fast-closing-out-construction-projects/) - So, you retained a contractor, money is still owed, and their work is near completion—now what?
- [Latest Legal Considerations: Condo Associations & COVID-19 Webinar with Castle Group President](https://www.haber.law/latest-legal-considerations-condo-associations-covid-19-webinar-with-castle-group-president/) - Join us for a conversation with Castle Group President, Craig Vaughan on what associations need to know for handling coronavirus concerns, including: access to common areas, safety, due diligence, emergency powers, meetings, operational continuity and other community concerns.
- [Latest Legal Considerations: Condo Associations & COVID-19 Webinar](https://www.haber.law/community-associations-covid-19-webinar/) - Join us for a basic playbook of what associations need to know for handling coronavirus concerns, including: access to common areas, safety, due diligence, emergency powers, meetings, operational continuity and other community concerns.
- [University of Florida MFOS Alumni Event](https://www.haber.law/university-of-florida-mfos-event/) - Haber Law was pleased to host the University of Florida Machen Florida Opportunity Scholars (MFOS) Alumni Event on Thursday, February 27th, 2020.
- [Compliance and Legal Strategies for Condominium Directors](https://www.haber.law/compliance-and-legal-strategies-for-condominium-directors/) - Join us on March 10th as Jonathan Goldstein, Esq., Partner at Haber Law, will conduct a seminar for condominium directors for a Board Certification Credit. Register Now
- [Miami Herald Business Monday: How to Divorce Your Business Partner](https://www.haber.law/miami-herald-business-monday-how-to-divorce-your-business-partner/) - We all know that you can divorce your husband or your wife when the relationship turns bad, but can you divorce your business partner? You sure can.
- [How to Handle Construction Defect Claims](https://www.haber.law/how-to-handle-construction-defect-claims/) - Brickell Homeowners Association Members were invited to join an educational program presented by Haber Law on How to Handle Construction Defect Claims. Speakers from the firm included David B. Haber, Managing and Founding Shareholder; Franchesco Soto, Partner; and Christopher Utrera, Partner.
- [Optimizing the Use of Technology in Condominiums](https://www.haber.law/optimizing-the-use-of-technology-in-condominiums/) - Haber Law and KW Property Management & Consulting hosted a panel discussion for condominium board members on technology in condominiums. Partner Jonathan Goldstein was a panelist on behalf of Haber Law.
- [Insurance Claims and Your Condo Association](https://www.haber.law/insurance-claims-and-your-condo-association/) - Haber Law and Biscayne Neighborhoods Association hosted a seminar for condominium board members. Attendees learned how insurance claims affect their associations. The evening featured expert insight from attorneys and insurance providers.
- [Haber Law Presents ART EXHIBITION SERIES //](https://www.haber.law/haber-law-presents-art-exhibition-series-featuring-hoxxoh-friends/) - Event details coming soon. Join our mailing list to receive updates and invitations.
- [Investing in Cold Storage While Staying Out of Hot Water](https://www.haber.law/investing-in-cold-storage-while-staying-out-of-hot-water/) - Investors should be cautious of the unique — and sometimes complex — operational, financing and leasing aspects of cold storage transactions and operations, says David Podein of Haber Law. The industrial market has persisted as one of the most in-demand asset types for commercial real estate investors. Industry advisors continue to exalt the link between
- [MIAMI Magazine Power Players](https://www.haber.law/law-is-service-business/) - Law is a service business,” says Haber. “It’s about service and results. Our core values and work style emphasize creativity, efficiency and results.
- [Latest Chapter in the Vizcayne Condos Saga Has a $3 Million Settlement Attached to It](https://www.haber.law/latest-chapter-in-the-vizcayne-condos-saga-has-a-3-million-settlement-attached-to-it/) - Real estate attorney David Haber, founder and managing shareholder with Miami firm Haber Law, helped secure two settlements worth about $3,069,251 and $646,699 against several construction companies for lackluster work and unfulfilled promises on the Vizcayne condos. For anyone who closely follows real estate litigation in South Florida and Miami, the ongoing saga of the Vizcayne
- [Medical Marijuana and Community Association Life](https://www.haber.law/medical-marijuana-and-community-association-life/) - The intersection of Florida’s recent medical marijuana legalization and community association law is complicated. The use of medical marijuana within a community association property involves Florida law. Florida has legalized the possession and use of medical marijuana under certain circumstances. However, according to federal law, marijuana is still a Schedule 1 substance per the Controlled Substances
- [Planning for the Storm](https://www.haber.law/planning-for-the-storm/) - COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION PREPAREDNESS FOR HURRICANE SEASON Hurricane season is here once again, and that means it is time to consider whether we and our communities are fully prepared in the event a tropical storm or hurricane comes our way. Hurricanes and tropical storms are nothing new for Floridians. But after escaping a major weather event
- [Inside the saga that led Regalia’s developers to lose ownership of their most prized units](https://www.haber.law/inside-the-saga-that-led-regalias-developers-to-lose-ownership-of-their-most-prized-units/) - A Miami-Dade judge ruled the developers of Regalia, a luxury condo tower in Sunny Isles Beach, must turn over 100 percent interest in the companies that own the remaining two – and most expensive – unsold units, The Real Deal has learned. The ruling is a blow to the developers who failed to sell the top-priced penthouse
- [HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS FORUM](https://www.haber.law/hurricane-preparedness-forum/) - Haber Law hosted a spectacular educational event, the Hurricane Preparedness Forum in Wynwood. Guests enjoyed a catered networker and art tour inside Haber Law's facility. Then joined in for a panel discussion with the condo industry's top experts. For board members and their guests. Speakers included: Dan Odess, Global Pro Recovery Juan Cordoba, USI Insurance
- [Summary Judgment: How to Get It and How to Beat It](https://www.haber.law/summary-judgment-how-to-get-it-and-how-to-beat-it/) - Practicing lawyers do not always understand what summary judgment is and how to win on a summary judgment motion. In some courts, obtaining summary judgment is difficult, if not impossible. Other courts love summary judgment and use it as a mechanism to reduce their caseloads. This article will provide some tips about how to obtain
- [Summary Jury Trials Are Popping Up in Florida Courtrooms, Stirring Controversy](https://www.haber.law/summary-jury-trials-are-popping-up-in-florida-courtrooms-stirring-controversy/) - Summary jury trials are so controversial, one South Florida juror has stepped in to question a judge's authority to mandate them, claiming jurors were misled into thinking a nonbinding trial was real. But not everyone is quick to dismiss them. If a mock trial and a private mediation session had a baby, it would be
- [How to File a Mechanics Lien in Florida](https://www.haber.law/how-to-file-a-mechanics-lien-in-florida/) - If you have furnished labor, services or materials on a construction project in Florida and have outstanding payments due, then filing a mechanics lien is the instrument you will want to utilize to ensure payment from the property owner. Florida grants lien rights to most project contributors including contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and laborers. However, be wary, Chapter 713,
- [How to Dig Deeper Before Closing on a Condo Purchase – Part 1](https://www.haber.law/how-to-dig-deeper-before-closing-on-a-condo-purchase-part-1/) - As an attorney who has worked on both the buyer and seller sides of real estate transactions and understands the inner workings of high-end condominium associations in South Florida, I have key insight into unique considerations that buyers should weigh before closing on a condominium property. The concept of and rights associated with condo ownership are much
- [The 'Frye' Standard Is the Law in Fla., 'a Monumental Game Changer'](https://www.haber.law/the-frye-standard-is-the-law-in-fla-a-monumental-game-changer/) - In a crucial 4-3 decision, in Delisle v. Crane, Case (No. SC16- 2182) (Oct 15. 2018), the Florida Supreme Court has clarified the law governing the admissibility of expert witness testimony in Florida—moving away from the Daubert standard utilized in federal courts, to the Frye standard. Prior to Delisle, Florida courts were unsure whether to analyze expert testimony and corresponding pretrial motions
- [HOT TOPICS: ADDRESSING TODAY'S TOP ISSUES](https://www.haber.law/hot-topics-addressing-todays-top-issues/) - Are you having complications with Airbnb renters? Too many emotional support animals? WHAT ARE YOUR LEGAL PARAMETERS? This presentation for Current Board Members and Practicing Property Managers discussed the issues related to emotional support animals and visitors from Airbnb and various short-term rental sites, along with other Fair Housing Act and leasing issues. All the
- [Haber Law Presents ART EXHIBITION SERIES // featuring Atomik](https://www.haber.law/haber-law-presents-art-exhibition-series-featuring-atomik/) - The first installment of Haber Law Presents ART EXHIBITION SERIES // featured works by local graffiti art legend Atomik, famous for his iconic orange character which emerged as a response to the demolition of the Miami Orange Bowl. View event photos on our Facebook page here.
- [Haber Law Grand Opening Event in Wynwood](https://www.haber.law/haber-law-grand-opening-event-in-wynwood/) - Haber Law hosted an exhibition of our innovative new workspace located in the heart of Wynwood. The new space contains a collection of modern art from different mediums and focuses on collaborative interaction, diversity of work styles and surroundings, and corporate health and wellness. The celebration featured local flavors, sounds, art, and atmosphere, including beats spun
- [Three Haber Law Partners Promoted to New Leadership Roles](https://www.haber.law/three-haber-law-partners-promoted-to-new-leadership-roles/) - MIAMI (August 8, 2018) – Haber Law, P.A., a Miami-based business and commercial litigation, construction law, and real estate law firm, is pleased to announce that three of its partners have been promoted to new leadership roles. Franchesco Soto now heads the firm’s Construction Law Department, David Podein was promoted to lead Haber Law’s Real Estate Transactional Department, and Jonathan Goldstein is
- [Tragic Alligator Attack Should Cause Community Associations to Consider Alligator Dangers](https://www.haber.law/tragic-alligator-attack-should-cause-community-associations-to-consider-alligator-dangers/) - The recent and devastating death of Shizuka Matsuki, a Florida woman attacked by an alligator, has alarmed and dismayed Floridians while raising many questions for community associations and their residents about alligator safety measures. Floridians are understandably fearful of alligator attacks due to the widespread prevalence of alligators in our state (similar considerations apply to
- [Game Changers for 2018](https://www.haber.law/game-changers-for-2018/) - Jacob Epstein explains in the Florida Community Association Journal certain changes for communities that are pursuing claims due to a construction defect. “In December of 2017, the Florida Supreme Court issued a ruling that will likely expedite the Chapter 558 pre-litigation process for condominium and homeowners associations in construction defect cases, ensuring the involvement of insurance carriers
- [Examining the Association Loss Prism](https://www.haber.law/examining-the-association-loss-prism/) - Safety / Mitigation The first considerations for any association after a storm should be safety and loss mitigation. While immediate loss mitigation efforts help to preserve property improvements and are a condition for insurance claims, they also promote safety by preventing mold, fire, debris, electrical hazards, etc. Every association should have a disaster plan, which
- [Eight Haber Law Attorneys Named to 2018 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists](https://www.haber.law/eight-haber-law-attorneys-named-to-2018-super-lawyers-and-rising-stars-lists/) - MIAMI (June 18, 2018) – Haber Law, P.A., a Miami-based business and commercial litigation, construction law, and real estate law firm, is pleased to announce that three of its lawyers have been selected to the 2018 Florida Super Lawyers list, and five of the firm’s attorneys have been selected to the Super Lawyer’s Florida Rising Stars
- [Court Ruling Complicates Condominium Member Lawsuits](https://www.haber.law/court-ruling-complicates-condominium-member-lawsuits/) - A recent decision from an appellate court in Tallahassee will likely create significant hurdles for condominium unit owners who wish to sue their association and its directors for wrongdoing that affects the entire membership. In Iezzi v Edgewater, the First District Court of Appeal held that members of a not-for-profit condominium association must comply with the
- [Unsafe Balconies, Water Leaks, Other Flaws Claimed at Luxury Sunny Isles Beach Condo](https://www.haber.law/unsafe-balconies-water-leaks-other-flaws-claimed-at-luxury-sunny-isles-beach-condo/) - The condo association for the high-end Regalia is suing the developer, architectural firm Arquitectonica and others over alleged design and construction defects. Sunny Isles Beach’s luxury Regalia condominium, where each unit takes up an entire floor and has floor-to-ceiling glass walls, needs $30 million in repairs due to construction and design defects, an attorney for
- [What caused FIU’s bridge to fall? More clues come to light.](https://www.haber.law/what-caused-fius-bridge-to-fall-more-clues-come-to-light/) - “< What I don’t understand, and I don’t understand it as a lawyer or as a regular human being, is how do you do this in the middle of the day with people driving underneath,” said construction lawyer David Haber. “That’s not just a bad idea, that’s potentially criminally negligent. It’s insane. ” If tightening support
- [Leaks, Structural Issues at Root of Coral Rock House Court Battle](https://www.haber.law/coral-rock-house-court-battle/) - The building owner and a cigar shop that wanted to open are suing each other, claiming the other didn't live up to its obligations under the lease for the historic property. The historic Coral Rock House in Miami Beach was supposed to reopen as a cigar store and lounge but stands vacant amid allegations of
- [World Mental Health Day: Focusing on Young Adults](https://www.haber.law/world-mental-health-day-focusing-on-young-adults/) - There has been much discussion regarding how the environment and demands of practicing law facilitates stress-induced mental and emotional illnesses or disorders. For many lawyers, their mental health issues began in law school and continue due to the stresses of law practice, especially with advances in technology facilitating instant accessibility. Oct. 10 is World Mental Health
- [Wynwood is Getting a Slew of New Offices. Can the Neighborhood’s Character Survive?](https://www.haber.law/wynwood-is-getting-a-slew-of-new-offices-can-the-neighborhoods-character-survive/) - Wynwood is attracting another kind of smaller, home-grown business. David B. Haber, founder of the law firm Haber Slade, is relocating his office from its longtime location in downtown Miami to a 7,400 square-foot building at 251 NE 23rd St. he purchased in 2017 for $6.5 million. The property had previously sold in 2014 for
- [Board Transparency to Unit Owners is Key](https://www.haber.law/board-transparency-to-unit-owners-is-key/) - In this digital age, it can be more convenient for board members to simply communicate about association business via email rather than in person, especially when some board members don’t live on-site year-round. However, it is important for boards and management to remember that Florida law requires association business to be conducted at properly noticed
- [Five Haber Slade Attorneys Named to  Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2015](https://www.haber.law/five-haber-slade-attorneys-named-to-florida-super-lawyers-and-rising-stars-for-2015/) - The Miami-based law firm of Haber Slade, P.A. is pleased to announce that five of its attorneys have been selected for the 2015 Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
- [2017 Community Association Legislative Update](https://www.haber.law/2017-community-association-legislative-update/) - The legislature sought to increase transparency and protections from malfeasance for condominiums and to reform estoppel certificates. Burdens, ambiguities, and unintended consequences will inevitably arise in pursuit of these worthwhile goals.
- [Haber Slade Partner Roger Slade Presents Seminar Entitled  “Fraud in the Modern World”](https://www.haber.law/haber-slade-partner-roger-slade-presents-seminar-entitled-fraud-in-the-modern-world/) - Haber Slade Partner Roger Slade recently presented a seminar entitled "Fraud in the Modern World."
- [Haber Slade Partner David Podein Named 2017 Florida Legal Elite Up & Comer](https://www.haber.law/haber-slade-partner-david-podein-named-2017-florida-legal-elite-up-comer/) - The Miami-based law firm Haber Slade, P.A. is pleased to announce that Partner David Podein has been named a 2017 Florida Legal Elite Up & Comer in the area of Real Estate.
- [Five Haber Slade Attorneys Receive Prestigious 2017 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Award](https://www.haber.law/five-haber-slade-attorneys-receive-prestigious-2017-super-lawyers-and-rising-stars-award-2/) - The Miami-based law firm of Haber Slade, P.A. is pleased to announce that five of its attorneys are included in the 2017 Florida Super Lawyers and Florida Super Lawyers Rising Stars lists.
- [Five Haber Slade Attorneys Receive Prestigious 2017 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Award](https://www.haber.law/five-haber-slade-attorneys-receive-prestigious-2017-super-lawyers-and-rising-stars-award/) - The Miami-based law firm of Haber Slade, P.A. is pleased to announce that five of its attorneys are included in the 2017 Florida Super Lawyers and Florida Super Lawyers Rising Stars lists.
- [The 2017 Spring Legislative Session: Medications For Community Association Corruption (May Have Serious Side Effects)](https://www.haber.law/the-2017-spring-legislative-session-medications-for-community-association-corruption-may-have-serious-side-effects/) - Consumer protection for community association members from board or management corruption is the most dominant theme of the pending legislative session.
- [ALEXANDER LEON NAMED ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY AT HABER SLADE, P.A.](https://www.haber.law/alexander-leon-named-associate-attorney-at-haber-slade-p-a/) - The Miami-based law firm of Haber Slade, P.A. is pleased to announce that Alexander Leon has joined the firm as an associate attorney.
- [APA Intern. Air, S.A. v. Compania De Aviacion Faucett, S.A., 697 So.2d 1280 (1997)](https://www.haber.law/apa-intern-air-s-a-v-compania-de-aviacion-faucett-s-a-697-so-2d-1280-1997/) - An appeal from the Circuit Court for Dade County; Margarita Esquiroz, Judge.
- [SOUTH FLORIDA BUSINESS JOURNAL](https://www.haber.law/south-florida-business-journal-6/)
- [JACOB EPSTEIN NAMED ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY AT HABER SLADE, P.A.](https://www.haber.law/jacob-epstein-named-associate-attorney-at-haber-slade-p-a/) - The Miami-based law firm of Haber Slade, P.A. is pleased to announce that Jacob Epstein has been named an associate attorney.
- [ATTORNEY JONATHAN S. GOLDSTEIN JOINS THE LAW OFFICE OF DAVID B. HABER, P.A.](https://www.haber.law/attorney-jonathan-s-goldstein-joins-the-law-office-of-david-b-haber-p-a-2/) - The Miami-based Law Office of David B. Haber, P.A. announced today that attorney Jonathan S. Goldstein has joined the firm as an associate.
- [ATTORNEY JONATHAN S. GOLDSTEIN JOINS THE LAW OFFICE OF DAVID B. HABER, P.A.](https://www.haber.law/attorney-jonathan-s-goldstein-joins-the-law-office-of-david-b-haber-p-a/) - The Miami-based Law Office of David B. Haber, P.A. announced today that attorney Jonathan S. Goldstein has joined the firm as an associate.
- [ATTORNEY REBECCA C. NEWMAN JOINS THE LAW OFFICE OF DAVID B. HABER, P.A. AS AN ASSOCIATE](https://www.haber.law/attorney-rebecca-c-newman-joins-the-law-office-of-david-b-haber-p-a-as-an-associate/) - The Miami-based Law Office of David B. Haber, P.A. announced today that attorney Rebecca C. Newman has joined the firm as an associate.
- [Banderas v. Advance Petroleum, Inc., 718 So.2d 376 (1998)](https://www.haber.law/banderas-v-advance-petroleum-inc-718-so-2d-376-1998/) - After appeal from Circuit Court, Dade County, Alan L. Postman, J., resulted in per curiam affirmed opinion, appellant's counsel filed motion for rehearing.
- [Banderas v. Advance Petroleum, Inc., 716 So.2d 876 (1998)](https://www.haber.law/banderas-v-advance-petroleum-inc-716-so-2d-876-1998/) - After appeal from decision by the Circuit Court, Dade County, Alan L. Postman, J., was affirmed per curiam without opinion, motion for rehearing was filed.
- [Both Sides Claim Victory in Wynwood Real Estate Dispute](https://www.haber.law/both-sides-claim-victory-in-wynwood-real-estate-dispute-2/) - Both sides are claiming victory in a multimillion-dollar fight between a landlord and Miami developer, who paid rent for years on a Wynwood property he was unable to occupy.
- [Both Sides Claim Victory in Wynwood Real Estate Dispute](https://www.haber.law/both-sides-claim-victory-in-wynwood-real-estate-dispute/) - Both sides are claiming victory in a multimillion-dollar fight between a landlord and Miami developer, who paid rent for years on a Wynwood property he was unable to occupy.
- [Kolter Homes, subcontractors settle construction defects lawsuit for $22.5M](https://www.haber.law/kolter-homes-subcontractors-settle-construction-defects-lawsuit-for-22-5m/) - In the middle of jury selection for what could have been a massive trial, KolterSignature Homes and more than a dozen subcontractors agreed to pay a $22.5 million settlement to resolve a construction defects lawsuit.
- [FEDERAL OBSTRUCTION OF STATE ANTITRUST ENFORCEMENT](https://www.haber.law/federal-obstruction-of-state-antitrust-enforcement/)
- [Miami-Dade commissioners pass new dangerous dog law, reach accords with three unions](https://www.haber.law/miami-dade-commissioners-pass-new-dangerous-dog-law-reach-accords-with-three-unions/)
- [Why Condominium Associations Must Carefully Evaluate Their Long Standing Tenant Approval Policies](https://www.haber.law/why-condominium-associations-must-carefully-evaluate-their-long-standing-tenant-approval-policies/) - The tenant application process to a condominium association can be long, arduous, and sometimes, expensive.
- [ATTORNEYS JONATHAN GOLDSTEIN AND DAVID PODEIN PROMOTED TO SENIOR ASSOCIATES AT THE MIAMI-BASED LAW FIRM OF HABER SLADE, P.A.](https://www.haber.law/attorneys-jonathan-goldstein-and-david-podein-promoted-to-senior-associates-at-the-miami-based-law-firm-of-haber-slade-p-a-2/) - The Miami-based law firm of Haber Slade, P.A. has promoted associate attorneys Jonathan S. Goldstein and David T. Podein to senior associates.
- [ATTORNEYS JONATHAN GOLDSTEIN AND DAVID PODEIN PROMOTED TO SENIOR ASSOCIATES AT THE MIAMI-BASED LAW FIRM OF HABER SLADE, P.A.](https://www.haber.law/attorneys-jonathan-goldstein-and-david-podein-promoted-to-senior-associates-at-the-miami-based-law-firm-of-haber-slade-p-a/) - The Miami-based law firm of Haber Slade, P.A. has promoted associate attorneys Jonathan S. Goldstein and David T. Podein to senior associates.
- [News and Notes](https://www.haber.law/news-and-notes/) - David Podein of David B. Haber, P.A., in Miami has been selected to the Alumni Advisory Board of First Descents, a national nonprofit that provides outdoor adventures for adults ages 18 to 39 who are cancer survivors, or who are still fighting the disease.
- [HABER SLADE, P.A. PROMOTES SENIOR ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY DAVID T. PODEIN TO PARTNER](https://www.haber.law/haber-slade-p-a-promotes-senior-associate-attorney-david-t-podein-to-partner-2/) - The Miami-based law firm of Haber Slade, P.A. is pleased to announce that senior associate attorney David T. Podein has been promoted to partner.
- [SOUTH FLORIDA BUSINESS JOURNAL](https://www.haber.law/south-florida-business-journal-5/)
- [Ruling Brings Clarity to Condo Foreclosures](https://www.haber.law/ruling-brings-clarity-to-condo-foreclosures/) - Good news for condo and other associations once handicapped by lender liens on delinquent homeowners' properties: New case law clarifies legal precedent and clears the way to foreclose liens for unpaid fees.
- [The Basics of Claiming and Proving Damages for Lost Profits](https://www.haber.law/the-basics-of-claiming-and-proving-damages-for-lost-profits/)
- [Real Estate Finance Company Embroiled in Lawsuit Lauds Denial of Class Certification](https://www.haber.law/real-estate-finance-company-embroiled-in-lawsuit-lauds-denial-of-class-certification/) - A specialty finance company is hailing a federal judge's denial of class certification in a lawsuit against it as a victory for condo and homeowners' associations looking to have new buyers cover delinquent assessments.
- [Marina operator says city sabotaging lease](https://www.haber.law/marina-operator-says-city-sabotaging-lease/)
- [AFTER HOURS](https://www.haber.law/after-hours/) - The Council for Educational Change honored former Miami Heat star Alonzo Mourning with the inaugural Leadership in Education award during a dinner ceremony at the Trump National Doral Miami.
- [Florida Supreme Court Ruling on Attorneys is Bad News for Condo Associations](https://www.haber.law/florida-supreme-court-ruling-on-attorneys-is-bad-news-for-condo-associations/) - Condo association boards hoping to cut legal fees by performing some everyday tasks in-house will need to reconsider after the Florida Supreme Court reaffirmed an earlier opinion that these duties constitute practicing law without a license.
- [More Litigation in Store for Vizcayne Condos](https://www.haber.law/more-litigation-in-store-for-vizcayne-condos-2/) - More legal wrangling is in store for residents of two luxury Miami high-rises, who first fought a successor developer over construction costs and now have filed suit claiming shoddy work.
- [Palm Beach County Construction Defeats Lawsuit Seeks $42 Million](https://www.haber.law/palm-beach-county-construction-defeats-lawsuit-seeks-42-million/)
- ['Let the World Enjoy My Bald Head:' A Lawyer Fights Cancer](https://www.haber.law/let-the-world-enjoy-my-bald-head-a-lawyer-fights-cancer-2/) - While his friends from law school were battling hangovers, David Podein had all the same symptoms, but without the parties, minus the fun.
- [How a New Kind of Fraud Puts South Florida Real Estate Owners, Lenders at Risk](https://www.haber.law/how-a-new-kind-of-fraud-puts-south-florida-real-estate-owners-lenders-at-risk/) - A con man is exploiting a loophole in public records access to target South Florida real estate lenders and landowners.
- [Attorney to Condo Associations: Zika Litigation Won't Bite](https://www.haber.law/attorney-to-condo-associations-zika-litigation-wont-bite/) - What are condo associations, homeowners' associations and other multifamily real estate boards to do as Zika spreads across South Florida? Not too much, according to real estate attorneys, who suggest caution but advise against creating liability where none exists.
- [Association Lawyers Get New Florida Bar Certification](https://www.haber.law/association-lawyers-get-new-florida-bar-certification/) - Condominium association lawyers are celebrating a newly created Florida Bar certification for specialists in condominium and planned development law.
- [$22 Million Settlement: The Benefits of a Summary Mock Jury Trials](https://www.haber.law/22-million-settlement-the-benefits-of-a-summary-mock-jury-trials/)
- [How Palm Beach County Managed a Case That Was Too Big for Court](https://www.haber.law/how-palm-beach-county-managed-a-case-that-was-too-big-for-court/)
- [Judge Orders $6.8 Million in Sanctions for Tying Up Fortune](https://www.haber.law/judge-orders-6-8-million-in-sanctions-for-tying-up-fortune/) - An 81-year-old South Miami woman faces sanctions of more than $6.8 million for freezing a massive fortune during a nasty and complicated divorce.
- ['Let the World Enjoy My Bald Head:' A Lawyer Fights Cancer](https://www.haber.law/let-the-world-enjoy-my-bald-head-a-lawyer-fights-cancer/) - While his friends from law school were battling hangovers, David Podein had all the same symptoms, but without the parties, minus the fun. Instead, he spent full days in a chair at a medical clinic receiving chemotherapy
- [Attorney David Haber of the Law Office of David B. Haber, P.A. Elected to the Board of the University of Florida Hillel](https://www.haber.law/attorney-david-haber-of-the-law-office-of-david-b-haber-p-a-elected-to-the-board-of-the-university-of-florida-hillel/) - Founding Partner David Haber of the Miami Law Office of David B. Haber, P.A. has been elected to the University of Florida Hillel’s Board of Directors.
- [Grand Jury Calls for Criminal Charges to Rein in 'Wild West' of Condo Boards](https://www.haber.law/grand-jury-calls-for-criminal-charges-to-rein-in-wild-west-of-condo-boards/) - Criminal charges could soon be in store for misbehaving condominium board members and managers if recommendations in a Miami-Dade grand jury report gain traction.
- [The DBPR's Proposed Electroni Voting Rule](https://www.haber.law/the-dbprs-proposed-electroni-voting-rule/)
- [Attorneys Work Through Hurricane Irma Hurdles to Close $9.6M Deal](https://www.haber.law/attorneys-work-through-hurricane-irma-hurdles-to-close-9-6m-deal/) - Two Haber Slade attorneys worked through the logistical issues posed by Hurricane Irma to close a deal on a northeast Miami-Dade County warehouse.
- [Kolter Reaches Settlement in Case So Big It Couldn't Fit in Courtroom](https://www.haber.law/kolter-reaches-settlement-in-case-so-big-it-couldnt-fit-in-courtroom/) - West Palm Beach-based builder Kolter Signature Homes, and its subcontractors, reached a $22.5 million settlement Thursday with a condo association board in a construction defect case that grew so large it required court administration to build a new venue
- [New Class Action Filed Against Equifax in Florida](https://www.haber.law/new-class-action-filed-against-equifax-in-florida/) - A class action filed in Florida against Atlanta-based Equifax Inc. points to a catch-22 that Equifax has since eliminated.
- [Lawyers work with trio of lenders to secure financing for family-owned seafood company](https://www.haber.law/lawyers-work-with-trio-of-lenders-to-secure-financing-for-family-owned-seafood-company/)
- [Condo Owners Suing Kolter Stage Buyer-Beware Protest](https://www.haber.law/condo-owners-suing-kolter-stage-buyer-beware-protest/)
- [Irma's Impact on Filing Deadlines in Civil Actions](https://www.haber.law/irmas-impact-on-filing-deadlines-in-civil-actions/)
- [New Partners 2014-2015](https://www.haber.law/new-partners-2014-2015/)
- [Fair Housing, Fair Screening](https://www.haber.law/fair-housing-fair-screening/) - A housing or employment practice which is apparently neutral but negatively affects a protected class and cannot be justified by business necessity has been considered discrimination by “disparate impact” since the 1960s.
- [Family Feud: Sister's Suit Seeks $10M After Mom's Secret Funeral](https://www.haber.law/family-feud-sisters-suit-seeks-10m-after-moms-secret-funeral/)
- [Welcome Back, Snowbirds! Here’s Some Advice](https://www.haber.law/welcome-back-snowbirds-heres-some-advice/) - Snowbirds, rejoice: Associations have entered an era of email and internet notice, electronic voting, and internet record keeping.
- [After Irma: Examining the Association Loss Prism](https://www.haber.law/after-irma-examining-the-association-loss-prism/) - In the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, all types of associations will prioritize the following goals: (1) safety and mitigation; (2) restoration (of improvements) and recovery of monetary losses through insurance and allocation of responsibility;
- [A Time to Look Back Forward](https://www.haber.law/a-time-to-look-back-forward/) - Technology, no doubt, has made a significant impact in the community association arena the last five years.
- [Cybersecurity and the Protection of Personally Identifiable Information: Are You Prepared?](https://www.haber.law/cybersecurity-and-the-protection-of-personally-identifiable-information-are-you-prepared/) - Cyberattacks and data breaches can occur with any personal or business computer connected to the internet—and there is no reason for condominium and homeowner associations (“community associations”) to believe they will fly under the radar of potential hackers.
- [Hurricane Irma: Tips for Navigating Your Way Through the Insurance Claim Process](https://www.haber.law/hurricane-irma-tips-for-navigating-your-way-through-the-insurance-claim-process/) - Hurricane Irma has made a significant impact on many properties and people throughout Florida.
- [Gillian Haber Appointed Chief Financial Officer](https://www.haber.law/gillian-haber-appointed-chief-financial-officer/) - The Miami-based Law Office of David B. Haber, P.A. is pleased to announce that Gillian Haber has been promoted to the role of Chief Financial Officer.
- [HABER SLADE, P.A. PROMOTES SENIOR ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY DAVID T. PODEIN TO PARTNER](https://www.haber.law/haber-slade-p-a-promotes-senior-associate-attorney-david-t-podein-to-partner/) - The Miami-based law firm of Haber Slade, P.A. is pleased to announce that senior associate attorney David T. Podein has been promoted to partner.
- [ATTORNEY DAVID PODEIN SELECTED TO THE ALUMNI ADVISORY BOARD OF FIRST DESCENTS, A GROUP DEDICATED TO YOUNG ADULT CANCER FIGHTERS](https://www.haber.law/attorney-david-podein-selected-to-the-alumni-advisory-board-of-first-descents-a-group-dedicated-to-young-adult-cancer-fighters-2/) - Attorney David Podein, an associate with the Law Office of David B. Haber, P.A., has been selected to the Alumni Advisory Board of First Descents, a national nonprofit organization that provides outdoor adventures for adults ages 18 to 39 who are cancer survivors, or who are still fighting the disease.
- [ATTORNEY DAVID PODEIN SELECTED TO THE ALUMNI ADVISORY BOARD OF FIRST DESCENTS, A GROUP DEDICATED TO YOUNG ADULT CANCER FIGHTERS](https://www.haber.law/attorney-david-podein-selected-to-the-alumni-advisory-board-of-first-descents-a-group-dedicated-to-young-adult-cancer-fighters/) - Attorney David Podein, an associate with the Law Office of David B. Haber, P.A., has been selected to the Alumni Advisory Board of First Descents, a national nonprofit organization that provides outdoor adventures for adults ages 18 to 39 who are cancer survivors, or who are still fighting the disease.
- [Roger Slade Named to 2014 Florida Super Lawyers® List – Selected Four Consecutive Years](https://www.haber.law/roger-slade-named-to-2014-florida-super-lawyers-list-selected-four-consecutive-years/) - The Law Office of David B. Haber is pleased to announce that Partner Roger Slade is listed in the 2014 edition of Florida Super Lawyers®.
- [Law office of David B. Haber, P.A. Has Changed Its Name to Haber Slade and Partner Roger Slade Has Been Named a Shareholder](https://www.haber.law/law-office-of-david-b-haber-p-a-has-changed-its-name-to-haber-slade-and-partner-roger-slade-has-been-named-a-shareholder/) - The Miami-based Law Office of David B. Haber, P.A. is pleased to announce that Partner Roger Slade has been named a shareholder and the firm has changed its name to Haber Slade.
- [Five years on, Kolter Signature Homes lawsuit gets trial date, new judge](https://www.haber.law/five-years-on-kolter-signature-homes-lawsuit-gets-trial-date-new-judge/) - After months of delay, a new judge has been appointed and a tentative trial date has been set for the five-year case involving Kolter Signature Homes, whose contractors allegedly performed sub-standard architecture, engineering and construction work at San Matera at the Gardens, located just off PGA Boulevard in Palm Beach County.
- [Legal Focus: Playing by the Rules in 2013](https://www.haber.law/legal-focus-playing-by-the-rules-in-2013/)
- [Florida Supreme Court’s Latest Construction Defect Decision: Triggering the Insurer’s Duty to Defend in the Pre-Suit Process](https://www.haber.law/florida-supreme-courts-latest-construction-defect-decision-triggering-the-insurers-duty-to-defend-in-the-pre-suit-process/) - The issue of whether a chapter 558 notice serves as a “claim” under a commercial general liability (“CGL”) policy, such as the one issued by Crum & Forster Specialty Ins. Co. (“C&F”) in Altman Contractors, Inc. v. Crum & Forster Specialty Ins. Co., No. SC16-1420, 2017 WL 6379535 (Fla. Dec. 14, 2017), has finally been
- [The Florida Bar News](https://www.haber.law/the-florida-bar-news/) - Roger Slade has been named a shareholder with the Law Office of David B. Haber, P.A., and the firm will now be known as Haber Slade, P.A.
- [Navarro: Go 'Outside the Box' take Time off to Work for an Agency](https://www.haber.law/navarro-go-outside-the-box-take-time-off-to-work-for-an-agency/)
- [SOUTH FLORIDA BUSINESS JOURNAL](https://www.haber.law/south-florida-business-journal-4/)
- [Fryer v. Morgan, 714 So.2d 542 (1998)](https://www.haber.law/fryer-v-morgan-714-so-2d-542-1998/) - Mortgagee holding a deficiency judgment against mortgagor sued to enforce his judgment against other property to which mortgagor held record title.
- [Garrett Nemeroff Named Associate Attorney at  The Law Office of David B. Haber, P.A.](https://www.haber.law/garrett-nemeroff-named-associate-attorney-at-the-law-office-of-david-b-haber-p-a/) - The Miami-based Law Office of David B. Haber, P.A. is pleased to announce that Garrett Nemeroff has been named an associate attorney.
- [Irma's Impact on Filing Deadline in Civil Actions](https://www.haber.law/irmas-impact-on-filing-deadline-in-civil-actions/)
- [Condo Trouble? Preemptive Participation Offers Protection](https://www.haber.law/condo-trouble-preemptive-participation-offers-protection/)
- [SOUTH FLORIDA BUSINESS JOURNAL](https://www.haber.law/south-florida-business-journal-3/)
- [KATRINA M. SOSA JOINS HABER SLADE, P.A. AS ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY](https://www.haber.law/katrina-m-sosa-joins-haber-slade-p-a-as-associate-attorney/) - The Miami-based law firm of Haber Slade, P.A. is pleased to announce that Katrina M. Sosa has joined the firm as an associate attorney.
- [HABER SLADE SENIOR ASSOCIATE LAUREN FALLICK A PANELIST AT A FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AGENTS SEMINAR](https://www.haber.law/haber-slade-senior-associate-lauren-fallick-a-panelist-at-a-florida-association-of-insurance-agents-seminar/) - Haber Slade Senior Associate Lauren Fallick recently took part in a panel presentation on insurance agent liability, and Errors and Omissions (E&O) claims at the Florida Association of Insurance Agents (FAIA) seminar in Fort Lauderdale.
- [ATTORNEY LAUREN FALLICK JOINS HABER SLADE AS AN ASSOCIATE](https://www.haber.law/attorney-lauren-fallick-joins-haber-slade-as-an-associate/) - The Miami-based law firm of Haber Slade, P.A. is pleased to announce that attorney Lauren Fallick has joined the firm as an associate.
- [HABER SLADE SENIOR ASSOCIATE LAUREN FALLICK ADDRESSES THE FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AGENTS ANNUAL CONVENTION](https://www.haber.law/haber-slade-senior-associate-lauren-fallick-addresses-the-florida-association-of-insurance-agents-annual-convention/) - Haber Slade Senior Associate Lauren Fallick served as a panelist at the annual convention of the Florida Association of Insurance Agents (FAIA) held recently in Orlando.
- [Haber Slade Senior Associate Lauren Fallick Joins Miami Chapter of Six Degrees Society as Ambassador](https://www.haber.law/haber-slade-senior-associate-lauren-fallick-joins-miami-chapter-of-six-degrees-society-as-ambassador/) - Haber Slade Senior Associate Lauren Fallick has joined the new Miami chapter of Six Degrees Society as an ambassador.
- [On the Move](https://www.haber.law/on-the-move-2/)
- [Guidance for Board Members](https://www.haber.law/guidance-for-board-members/)
- [Meidian Gesellschaft Fur Internationale v. Caribe Salvage, Inc., 778 So.2d 469 (2001)](https://www.haber.law/meidian-gesellschaft-fur-internationale-v-caribe-salvage-inc-778-so-2d-469-2001/)
- [Miami Court Aims to Clear Out 52,000 Foreclosures Cases by June](https://www.haber.law/miami-court-aims-to-clear-out-52000-foreclosures-cases-by-june/)
- [business monday | Miami Herald](https://www.haber.law/business-monday-miami-herald/)
- [The Miami Herald](https://www.haber.law/the-miami-herald/) - In 2002 the county leased 430 acres at its southern-most airport to Wright Farms Corp.
- [Why Miami's House Nightclub is Picking a Fight With City of Miami](https://www.haber.law/why-miamis-house-nightclub-is-picking-a-fight-with-city-of-miami/) - After sparring with financial backers, promoters, neighbors and its landlord, House Nightclub is battling the city of Miami in court to stay open.
- [City spars with marina over debt, bidding rights](https://www.haber.law/city-spars-with-marina-over-debt-bidding-rights/) - The owner of the Rickenbacker Marina says the City of Miami is picking on him. The city says there’s a slight matter of $2 million that the marina owes the city – not to mention a messed up walkway that the marina built.
- [Dolphins Cycling Challenge goes 170 miles over two days](https://www.haber.law/dolphins-cycling-challenge-goes-170-miles-over-two-days/)
- [Miami Herald](https://www.haber.law/miami-herald/)
- [More Litigation in Store for Vizcayne Condos](https://www.haber.law/more-litigation-in-store-for-vizcayne-condos/) - More legal wrangling is in store for residents of two luxury Miami high-rises, who first fought a successor developer over construction costs and now have filed suit claiming shoddy work.
- [The Most Reversed Judge Before the Fourth DCA May Surprise You](https://www.haber.law/the-most-reversed-judge-before-the-fourth-dca-may-surprise-you/) - Who's the most reversed circuit judge before the Fourth District Court of Appeal? Despite what lawyers have whispered for years about controversial judges, no one really knew
- [Vizcayne Condo Associations Sue Over Construction Costs](https://www.haber.law/vizcayne-condo-associations-sue-over-construction-costs-2/) - Two condo associations at two Miami high-rises that fell victim to the housing crash are refusing to cover the tab for construction costs at the luxury project after it was sold in bankruptcy.
- [The DBPR's Proposed Electronic Voting Rule](https://www.haber.law/the-dbprs-proposed-electronic-voting-rule/)
- [New FAA Drone Regulations Do Little to Protect Individual Privacy Rights](https://www.haber.law/new-faa-drone-regulations-do-little-to-protect-individual-privacy-rights-2/) - In June 2016, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released regulations spanning 407 pages known as the “Small Unmanned Aircraft Rule Part 107,” which created additional regulations for commercial drone operations in the United States.
- ["Emotional Support Animals:" Why Housing Providers are Forced to Accommodate Almost Any Request](https://www.haber.law/emotional-support-animals-why-housing-providers-are-forced-to-accommodate-almost-any-request/)
- [Taylor v. First Nationwide Bank, 666 So.2d 1051 (1996)](https://www.haber.law/taylor-v-first-nationwide-bank-666-so-2d-1051-1996/)
- [Haber Slade Attorneys Named to Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2016](https://www.haber.law/haber-slade-attorneys-named-to-florida-super-lawyers-and-rising-stars-for-2016/) - MIAMI (June 20, 2016) – The Miami-based law firm of Haber Slade, P.A. is proud to announce that four of its attorneys have been selected to the 2016 edition of Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars.
- [Southeast and Associates, Inc. v. Fox Run Homeowners Ass'n, Inc., 704 So.2d 694 (1997)](https://www.haber.law/southeast-and-associates-inc-v-fox-run-homeowners-assn-inc-704-so-2d-694-1997/) - Following default final judgment of foreclosure on homeowners association's lien, condominium unit owners moved to set aside judgment and sale.
- [Slachter v. Swanson, 826 So.2d 1012 (2001)](https://www.haber.law/slachter-v-swanson-826-so-2d-1012-2001/) - Mortgagee filed action against subsequent purchaser to foreclose mortgage.
- [SinoFresh settles lawsuit over alleged misuse of funds](https://www.haber.law/sinofresh-settles-lawsuit-over-alleged-misuse-of-funds-2/) - ENGLEWOOD — The legal saga that has dogged Sino-Fresh Healthcare since early 2004 is over, absolving the company and some of its management of alleged securities violations and giving SinoFresh $200,000 from the law firm that had originally defended it.
- [How to Settle a Commercial Case (and How Not To)](https://www.haber.law/how-to-settle-a-commercial-case-and-how-not-to/)
- [New FAA Drone Regulations Do Little to Protect Individual Privacy Rights](https://www.haber.law/new-faa-drone-regulations-do-little-to-protect-individual-privacy-rights/) - In June 2016, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released regulations spanning 407 pages known as the “Small Unmanned Aircraft Rule Part 107,” which created additional regulations for commercial drone operations in the United States.
- [Palm Beach Sav. & Loan Ass'n, F.S.A. v. Fishbein, 619 So.2d 267 (1993)](https://www.haber.law/palm-beach-sav-loan-assn-f-s-a-v-fishbein-619-so-2d-267-1993/)
- [Opium not opiate of the people.](https://www.haber.law/opium-not-opiate-of-the-people/) - MAD RUSH: At 2 one recent morning, traffic filled the street in front of the Opium Gardens at 136 Collins Ave.
- [Condo lawsuit against developer seeks $40 million in damages](https://www.haber.law/condo-lawsuit-against-developer-seeks-40-million-in-damages/) - A Palm Beach Gardens condominium marketed as luxury living during the housing boom is seeking tens of millions of dollars from developer Kolter Signature Homes for cracked concrete slabs, leaking windows and multiple other alleged construction defects.
- [Condo owners: It's victory vs. builders or foreclosure](https://www.haber.law/condo-owners-its-victory-vs-builders-or-foreclosure/)
- [Palm Beach Gardens homeowners to receive millions in settlement with builder](https://www.haber.law/palm-beach-gardens-homeowners-to-receive-millions-in-settlement-with-builder/)
- [Gardens condo settles with Kolter, subcontractors for $22.5 million](https://www.haber.law/gardens-condo-settles-with-kolter-subcontractors-for-22-5-million/) - WEST PALM BEACH — After years of watching their luxury condominiums disintegrate as water seeped through walls, roofs, windows and sliding glass doors, more than 1,000 residents of a Palm Beach Gardens community on Thursday prepared to put their agonizingly soggy past behind them.
- [The Hot New Sound in South Beach: 'Quiet, Please'](https://www.haber.law/the-hot-new-sound-in-south-beach-quiet-please/) - The pretty people and the trendy shops can stay, but South Beach residents have had enough of the loud music that thumps nightly from car stereos, boomboxes and nightclubs here, and they want the city to turn down the volume.
- [Miami-Dade Commissioners Reach Accords With Three Unions](https://www.haber.law/miami-dade-commissioners-reach-accords-with-three-unions/)
- [DAILY BUSINESS REVIEW](https://www.haber.law/daily-business-review-2/)
- [People on the Move](https://www.haber.law/people-on-the-move/) - The Miami-based Law Office of David B. Haber, P.A. announced Rebecca C. Newman has joined as an associate.
- [On the Move](https://www.haber.law/on-the-move/) - Rebecca C. Newman has joined the Law Office of David B. Haber, P.A., in Miami as an associate.
- [DAILY BUSINESS REVIEW](https://www.haber.law/daily-business-review/)
- [Collapsed cranes during Hurricane Irma frustrate officials](https://www.haber.law/collapsed-cranes-during-hurricane-irma-frustrate-officials/) - South Florida avoided a direct hit from Hurricane Irma, but the eastern edge of the storm caused plenty of damage in the region on Sept. 10.
- [Too many lawyers spur road trip for Gardens building flaw trial](https://www.haber.law/too-many-lawyers-spur-road-trip-for-gardens-building-flaw-trial-2/) - When the more than 1,000 residents of a sprawling Palm Beach Gardens condominium community sued home-building giant Kolter Homes for a whopping $36 million, there was no doubt it would be a big case.
- [Too many lawyers spur road trip for Gardens building flaw trial](https://www.haber.law/too-many-lawyers-spur-road-trip-for-gardens-building-flaw-trial/) - When the more than 1,000 residents of a sprawling Palm Beach Gardens condominium community sued home-building giant Kolter Homes for a whopping $36 million, there was no doubt it would be a big case.
- [SinoFresh settles lawsuit over alleged misuse of funds](https://www.haber.law/sinofresh-settles-lawsuit-over-alleged-misuse-of-funds/) - ENGLEWOOD — The legal saga that has dogged Sino-Fresh Healthcare since early 2004 is over, absolving the company and some of its management of alleged ecurities violations and giving SinoFresh $200,000 from the law firm that had originally defended it.
- [SOUTH FLORIDA BUSINESS JOURNAL](https://www.haber.law/south-florida-business-journal-2/)
- [South Florida condo boards rip off consumers with high application fees](https://www.haber.law/south-florida-condo-boards-rip-off-consumers-with-high-application-fees/) - Condo associations across South Florida are ripping off consumers with high application fees in violation of state law, a Miami Herald investigation has found.
- [SOUTH FLORIDA BUSINESS JOURNAL](https://www.haber.law/south-florida-business-journal/) - Sun American Bank filed a $2.9 million foreclosure lawsuit against the owner of a vacant 20-acre site in Homestead.
- [Five years on, Kolter Signature Homes lawsuit continues](https://www.haber.law/five-years-on-kolter-signature-homes-lawsuit-continues/) - A judge in Palm Beach County denied a motion on Monday to sanction Kolter Signature Homes for producing a witness who was apparently unable to answer basic questions about construction defects at a Palm Beach Gardens condominium complex that is at the center of a $40 million lawsuit.
- [Marina operator blasts City of Miami for lease default](https://www.haber.law/marina-operator-blasts-city-of-miami-for-lease-default/) - The operator of Rickenbacker Marina blasted the City of Miami for allegedly scheming to get rid of the boat storage company in advance of a large redevelopment of the marina.
- [The Florida Law Journal](https://www.haber.law/the-florida-law-journal/) - SPECIAL to The Florida Law Journal – MIAMI — While some lawyers enjoy relaxing at a beach or resort for their vacations away from the office, David Podein had something different – and much colder – in mind.
- [Six years on, Kolter Signature Homes lawsuit goes to trial](https://www.haber.law/six-years-on-kolter-signature-homes-lawsuit-goes-to-trial/) - After six years of legal maneuvering one of the longest-running cases over faulty construction in Florida is finally going to trial.
- [Trial Techniques Committee](https://www.haber.law/trial-techniques-committee/) - Jury trials are supposed to be a relevant or that will not be supported forum within which the parties, by admissible evidence, assert represented by competent, personal knowledge of facts in professional and zealous counsel, issue except when testifying as a thoughtful and respectful manner to their fact-finding peers.
- [Kolter Signature Homes lawsuit settled for $22.5M](https://www.haber.law/kolter-signature-homes-lawsuit-settled-for-22-5m/) - Six years of legal maneuvering in one of the longest running cases over faulty construction in Florida came to swift end on Thursday, when a settlement was announced that will pay plaintiffs $22.5 million that will go towards fixing years of construction defects at San Matera at the Gardens, located just off PGA Boulevard in
- [See you in court](https://www.haber.law/see-you-in-court/) - Business may be slow for realtors and developers, but it’s booming for Gary Brown, a Miami attorney with Arnstein & Lehr specializing in suing builders for construction defects.
- [The True Benefits of A Summary Mock Jury Trial](https://www.haber.law/the-true-benefits-of-a-summary-mock-jury-trial/) - Recently, one of the largest construction defect cases in Palm Beach county history was settled just days into the jury selection process.
- [Vizcayne Condo Associations Sue Over Construction Costs](https://www.haber.law/vizcayne-condo-associations-sue-over-construction-costs/) - Two condo associations at two Miami high-rises that fell victim to the housing crash are refusing to cover the tab for construction costs at the luxury project after it was sold in bankruptcy.
- [Top 5 Live the Good Life](https://www.haber.law/top-5-live-the-good-life/) - Positioned at the intersection of culture and business Haber Law
- [Haber Law Attorneys Recognized as The Best Lawyers in America© 2020](https://www.haber.law/haber-law-attorneys-recognized-as-the-best-lawyers-in-america-2020/) - David B. Haber and Franchesco Soto of Haber Law recognized for their work in Construction Law and Construction Litigation. MIAMI, Fla. — August 27, 2019 — Haber Law, P.A. has announced that Managing and Founding Shareholder David B. Haber and Partner Franchesco Soto have been named in the 26th Edition of The Best Lawyers® in
- [Law firm moves into art-adorned building in Wynwood (photos)](https://www.haber.law/law-firm-moves-into-art-adorned-building-in-wynwood-photos/) - Haber Law has moved from downtown Miami to a Wynwood building that defies the traditional law firm setting with street art and a “living room” floor plan. The move shows how quickly Wynwood is changing, and how wide its appeal has become. The neighborhood started out as an apparel manufacturing area, and then become adorned
- [Can Work-life Balance Improve Your Bottom Line?](https://www.haber.law/can-work-life-balance-improve-your-bottom-line/) - “How can letting people work less and have more flexibility equate to being more profitable? The answer is in retention...
- [How to Prepare Your Law Office for Extreme Weather Events](https://www.haber.law/how-to-prepare-your-law-office-for-extreme-weather-events/) - Whether it be a severe thunderstorm or a full-blown hurricane, it’s important to be prepared for the worst. Hurricane season is around the corner once again, so the question is: Is your law office prepared for the big storm? South Floridians deal with extreme weather conditions every year. Miami is, at best, slightly above sea

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- [People](https://www.haber.law/people/)
- [Giselle Gonzalez Manseur](https://www.haber.law/giselle-gonzalez-manseur/) - Giselle Gonzalez Manseur is a partner at Haber Law in the firm’s Litigation Group. Giselle is a commercial litigator with nearly 20 years of litigation experience representing clients in all stages of litigation in both state and federal courts. Her practice focuses on a wide range of litigation matters, including contract disputes, business torts, real
- [Daniel Levin](https://www.haber.law/daniel-levin/) - Daniel Levin, a Partner at Haber Law, is a Florida Bar Board Certified Specialist in Construction Law and holds a Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated Preeminent attorney distinction. His practice focuses on general commercial and civil litigation, with an emphasis on construction litigation. Mr. Levin represents various entities, including owners, contractors, design professionals, subcontractors, and materials suppliers in
- [David B. Haber](https://www.haber.law/david-b-haber/) - David B. Haber, founder of Haber Law, has over 30 years of experience representing clients in the areas of construction law, complex commercial disputes, real estate and business law, and community association representation. Mr. Haber and his firm emphasize quality of practice, efficiency, and responsiveness to each client’s needs. Mr. Haber is Board Certified in
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- [Kim Haber](https://www.haber.law/kim-haber/) - Kim Haber is the Director of Business Development for Haber Law. She leads the firm's marketing and business development efforts, providing both strategic and business planning knowledge. Ms. Haber supports individual attorneys, practice groups, and industry sector teams in addition to leading the firm-wide marketing, business development, and community outreach initiatives. A business-minded, creative, and
- [Deesha Smart](https://www.haber.law/deesha-smart/) - Deesha Smart is an associate attorney who concentrates her practice in complex business litigation, including contract disputes, condominium litigation, business fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and business torts. Ms. Smart has represented numerous corporations, business entities, condominiums, and individuals in the diverse areas of civil and commercial litigation. Ms. Smart has garnered substantial experience in
- [Annie Schneider](https://www.haber.law/annie-schneider/) - Annie Schneider’s practice focuses on litigation matters including business fraud, contractual disputes for various individuals and corporate entities, complex commercial cases, partnership disputes, and probate litigation matters. Her litigation experience includes matters involving wrongful death, complex torts, and general liability. Annie began her legal career in the Miami Dade State Attorney’s Office where she gained extensive courtroom
- [Steve Davis](https://www.haber.law/steve-davis/) - Steve Davis is an Equity Partner in the Miami law firm of Haber Law. Mr. Davis is an AV-rated commercial litigator with nearly 40 years of litigation experience. Steve has litigated antitrust, real estate, contractual, and business disputes in both federal and state courts. Steve brings a high level of professionalism, judgment, and experience to
- [Kyle A. Alonso](https://www.haber.law/kyle-a-alonso/) - Kyle A. Alonso, a Partner at Haber Law, specializes in civil litigation and community association law. Serving as a trusted general counsel to condominiums, homeowners associations, and businesses, Kyle brings a pragmatic approach to resolving clients' issues. A graduate of the University of Miami Law School in 2015, Kyle also holds a bachelor's degree in
- [Brandt Roen](https://www.haber.law/brandt-roen/) - Brandt has litigated appellate, commercial, corporate, professional malpractice, and trust matters before state and federal courts. Brandt earned his J.D. from the University of Wisconsin Law School on a full tuition scholarship. During law school, Brandt interned for the Wisconsin Court of Appeals and the City Attorney’s Office for Madison, Wisconsin, and represented the State
- [Condominium and HOA](https://www.haber.law/people/condominium-and-hoa/)
- [Melissa Zamora](https://www.haber.law/melissa-zamora/) - Melissa is a paralegal in the Condominium and HOA Practice Group at Haber Law, bringing over 28 years of experience in collections and foreclosure matters. She plays a key role in supporting attorneys and managing high-volume caseloads, with extensive experience in collections, foreclosure, bankruptcy, and litigation. Melissa is known for her strong work ethic, attention
- [Priscila Eloy](https://www.haber.law/priscila-eloy/) - Priscila Eloy is an associate in Haber Law’s Condominium Department, where she provides general representation to condominium and homeowners’ associations. Her practice includes advising boards on governance, compliance, and operational matters, as well as assisting with contract review, dispute resolution, and enforcement of governing documents. Priscila brings a strong litigation background and a global perspective
- [Careers](https://www.haber.law/careers/) - Open Positions We are a team of intelligent, hard-working attorneys who are committed to the firm’s core values: Integrity Service Dedication Innovation Diversity Success Associate Commercial Litigation Attorney Haber Law, LLP is a dynamic and respected law firm known for delivering high-quality legal representation to a diverse range of clients, including corporations, startups,
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- [Roger Slade](https://www.haber.law/roger-slade/) - Roger Slade is an Equity Partner with the Miami law firm of Haber Law and is the Co-Chairmen of the Firm’s litigation department. Mr. Slade has been AV -rated by Martindale Hubbell and has been named as a Florida Super Lawyer for fourteen consecutive years. Mr. Slade started his career at two large New York City
- [Kara Olesky](https://www.haber.law/kara-olesky/) - Kara Olesky is Board Certified in Construction Law by the Florida Bar and is experienced in handling a wide variety of matters in the areas of construction and commercial litigation. Kara represents condominium associations, homeowners, and property owners in matters concerning defective construction and design. In addition, Kara’s practice also includes drafting and negotiating contracts
- [Gillian Haber](https://www.haber.law/gillian-haber/) - Gillian Haber serves as the Director of Finance at Haber Law. She has been involved in the financial management of law firms for over 15 years and currently manages all trust accounting and pension plans for the Firm, including related compliance with Florida Bar and governmental regulations. With a scientific background and training, Ms. Haber
- [Alexis Baldor](https://www.haber.law/alexis-baldor/) - Alexis Baldor is an associate attorney in Haber Law’s Litigation Department, where she represents clients in complex commercial matters, including business disputes, contract issues, and real estate litigation. Before joining the firm, she began her legal career working on high-stakes trust and estate litigation matters involving multi-million dollar claims, giving her early experience navigating financially
- [Ariella Gutman](https://www.haber.law/ariella-gutman/) - Ariella J. Gutman’s practice focuses on a wide range of litigation matters including disputes for businesses at every stage of their life cycle, complex commercial litigation cases, business fraud, real estate litigation, partnership disputes, and litigation specific to owners and condominium associations under Florida’s Condominium Act. She has represented owners, developers, general contractors and subcontractors
- [Justin Smith](https://www.haber.law/justin-smith/) - Justin Smith’s practice focuses on representing community associations. Since practicing in the area of community association law beginning in 2015, Mr. Smith counsels his condominium and homeowners’ association clients on all aspects of community association law, including day-to-day operations, elections, recalls, special assessments, assessment collection, vendor and servicer agreements, contract negotiation, interpretation of governing documents,
- [Mindy T. Cummings](https://www.haber.law/mindy-t-cummings/) - Mindy T. Cummings is Of Counsel with Haber Law, focusing her practice on real estate, development, and community association law. Admitted to the bar in April 2001, Ms. Cummings is an accomplished community association attorney with extensive experience representing developer-controlled associations and established residential, resort, mixed-use, and commercial communities. With a comprehensive understanding of the
- [Jacob A. Epstein](https://www.haber.law/jacob-a-epstein/) - Jacob A. Epstein is Board Certified in Construction Law by the Florida Bar and concentrates his practice in the areas of construction litigation, construction law, and real estate litigation. Mr. Epstein regularly represents community associations and property owners during all phases of investigations and claims concerning defective construction and building code violations at high-rise buildings,
- [Marnie Dale Ragan](https://www.haber.law/marnie-dale-ragan/) - Marnie Dale Ragan is an Equity Partner with Haber Law and is Board Certified in Condominium and Planned Development Law. Admitted to the bar in April 2001, she has practiced in the area of community association law for over twenty years. Her focus includes general association operations, drafting and amending governing documents, planning and writing
- [Lisa Dunn](https://www.haber.law/lisa-dunn/) - Legal Assistant since 1987; Associates Degree in Legal Assisting from Palm Beach State College 1999
- [Mallory Walker](https://www.haber.law/mallory-walker/) - Mallory Walker is a dedicated paralegal with over a decade of litigation and trial experience. She is known for her strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Her advanced knowledge of legal procedures and commitment to quality work product make her a trusted resource for attorneys and clients. Prior to joining Haber Law, Mallory worked
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- [Miranda Nicolosi](https://www.haber.law/miranda-nicolosi/) - Miranda Nicolosi is an associate who specializes in complex business litigation with a focus on contract disputes, business torts, and real estate litigation. Miranda represents corporations, professionals, and individuals through all phases of litigation, from pre-suit strategy through trial and appeal. Recognized for her strategic insight and commitment to client advocacy, Miranda crafts tailored legal
- [Condominium and HOA Law](https://www.haber.law/what-we-do/condominium-and-homeowners-association-law/) - Condominium and HOA Law Attorneys South Florida If you've been elected to serve on the board of your condominium association, congratulations and thank you for your volunteer service! Condominium and homeowners association board members have fiduciary duties, as well as important rights and responsibilities. Associations face a myriad of operational challenges both simple and complex.
- [Jeremy Apisdorf](https://www.haber.law/jeremy-apisdorf/) - Jeremy Apisdorf’s practice focuses on all types of Condominium and Homeowners Association law, commercial litigation and code violation matters. Mr. Apisdorf represents and advises his clients on all aspects of community association matters, including collections and foreclosures, elections, vendor and service provider agreements, arbitration disputes and enforcement of governing documents and applicable Florida Statutes, Codes
- [Complex Business Litigation](https://www.haber.law/what-we-do/complex-business-litigation/) - Complex Business and Commercial Litigation in State and Federal Court Breach of Contract Claims Some of the most common disputes between businesses involve the failure of one or more parties to comply with the terms and obligations of their respective agreements. Unfortunately, what may start as a straightforward dispute regarding a party’s failure to pay
- [Real Estate and Transactional law](https://www.haber.law/what-we-do/real-estate-law/) - Real Estate and Transactional law Haber Law’s real estate attorneys have extensive experience in all aspects of real estate law and finance. Our lawyers represent real estate purchasers and sellers, developers, lenders (institutional and non-institutional), borrowers, landlords and tenants. Real Estate Transactions Our lawyers are proficient in commercial real estate purchase and sale transactions, commercial
- [Jonathan S. Goldstein](https://www.haber.law/jonathan-s-goldstein/) - Jonathan S. Goldstein is a Martindale Hubbell “AV” rated partner at Haber Law. His practice areas include Condominium and Homeowners Association (HOA) law, commercial litigation and construction litigation. Mr. Goldstein is Board Certified in the area of Condominium and Planned Development Law, a distinction bestowed upon a select group of attorneys recognized as being specialists
- [David T. Podein](https://www.haber.law/david-t-podein/) - David Podein is an Equity Partner with Haber Law and has been with the firm since 2009. He concentrates his practice on community association representation, real estate, and construction law. Mr. Podein is Chair of the Real Estate and Transactional Department. Mr. Podein represents real estate developers, investors, lenders, and landlords in connection with real
- [Shaden Abugoush](https://www.haber.law/shaden-abugoush/) - Shaden Abugoush is a paralegal in the Complex Business Litigation Department at Haber Law, bringing over 11 years of experience in the legal field, including 8 years specializing in litigation. She has extensive experience in case management, legal research, and client support across a wide range of litigation matters. Ms. Abugoush holds a Bachelor’s Degree
- [Angie Hayes](https://www.haber.law/angie-hayes/) - Angie Hayes is a litigation paralegal with over 11 years of experience supporting attorneys in complex legal matters. She holds a associate degrees in Criminal Justice and Paralegal Studies, providing her with a strong foundation in legal procedures, case management, and client relations. Fluent in Spanish, Ms. Hayes plays a key role in enhancing communication
- [Andrew Ingber](https://www.haber.law/andrew-ingber/) - Andrew J. Ingber is an associate attorney with Haber Law, where he focuses his practice on construction litigation. He represents developers, contractors, owners, and community associations in both state and federal court. Mr. Ingber graduated cum laude from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management and a minor in Business
- [Christina Warhola](https://www.haber.law/christina-warhola/) - Christina Warhola is an associate attorney at Haber Law, where she focuses her practice on providing legal counsel to community associations throughout Florida. Ms. Warhola graduated cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law. During her time there, she earned a CALI Award for Transactional Skills II and a Director’s Award for Drafting,
- [Maxwell Rothman](https://www.haber.law/maxwell-rothman/) - Max Rothman is an associate attorney at Haber Law, where he focuses his practice on representing community associations throughout Florida. His work includes collections and foreclosures, election matters, and general representation issues. Mr. Rothman graduated cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law. During law school, he served as Executive Editor of the
- [Nicolas Hevia](https://www.haber.law/nicolas-hevia/) - Nicolas Hevia is an associate attorney at Haber Law, where specializes in business litigation with a focus on business torts and contract disputes. Mr. Hevia graduated cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law. During law school, he served as a Research Assistant and earned the Dean’s Certificate of Achievement in Legal Communication
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- [Matthew Holtz](https://www.haber.law/matthew-holtz/) - Matthew Holtz is a senior associate at Haber Law and a member of the firm’s Real Estate and Transactional Department. Mr. Holtz has represented sellers and buyers of real estate from negotiation of contract through closing. He has represented numerous financial institutions in construction and permanent financing across multiple assets classes including multifamily, office and
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- [Rebecca Newman Casamayor](https://www.haber.law/rebecca-newman-casamayor/) - Rebecca Newman Casamayor is an experienced commercial litigator with expertise in complex business and commercial litigation, breach of contract cases, construction law, community association law and litigation, business fraud, and bankruptcy. Ms. Casamayor has particular expertise in representing condominium and homeowners' associations in connection with the various issues that regularly confront those entities, such as
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- [Ashley V. Fox](https://www.haber.law/ashley-v-fox/) - Ashley Fox is a distinguished real estate attorney and Miami native who specializes in commercial and residential transactional law. With a robust background in the legal field, she brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her clients. Before focusing on real estate law, Ashley worked extensively in the condominium construction consulting sector. In this
- [Jonathan Beloff](https://www.haber.law/jonathan-beloff/) - Jonathan Beloff is Of Counsel at Haber Law after having thirty years’ experience at prominent South Florida law firms, followed by twenty years of practicing law at his own law firm. Throughout his fifty year legal career, Jon has gained extensive experience in both commercial and residential real estate transactions, including the purchase and sale
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- [Marlin Perez](https://www.haber.law/marlin-perez/) - Marlin Perez brings over 30 years of paralegal experience in all aspects of real estate transactions, including commercial and residential closings, title examination and insurance, closing coordination, contract negotiation and preparation. She represents buyers, sellers, lenders, and developers. During her career, Marlin has handled multiple classes of real estate including residential, warehouse, hotel, office, multi-family
- [Jessica Felipe](https://www.haber.law/jessica-felipe/) - Jessica is a Paralegal Manager in the Condominium and HOA Practice Group at Haber Law. She is a value-driven paralegal with 20+ years of experience successfully supporting and managing the caseloads of multiple attorneys. Throughout her career, Jessica has gained extensive experience in community association, real estate, collections/foreclosure, and bankruptcy law and litigation. With her professional training, passion,
- [Jennifer Carbajal](https://www.haber.law/jennifer-carbajal/) - Jennifer is a bilingual Miami native. She earned a Masters in Paralegal Studies, Lambda Epsilon Chi (LEX) Chapter, from George Washington University, Washington D.C. She also earned an Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies and a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology. Jennifer is a Litigation paralegal with over 15 years of experience, with primary
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- [Nico J. Piscopo](https://www.haber.law/nico-j-piscopo/) - Nico J. Piscopo is an associate attorney at Haber Law who specializes in construction defect litigation. In his current practice, he has successfully represented condominium associations, building owners, construction companies, and developers in state and federal court. With a background in criminal, commercial, and insurance-coverage litigation, he finds unique and efficient solutions to resolve litigation.
- [Matthew White](https://www.haber.law/matthew-white/) - Matthew White, an associate attorney at Haber Law, specializes in general commercial and civil litigation, with a strong focus on construction litigation. He has represented a wide range of clients, including design professionals, developers, associations, property owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers, handling both the prosecution and defense of construction defect, contract, and lien
- [Natalie Alonso](https://www.haber.law/natalie-alonso/) - Natalie Alonso is an associate at Haber Law. Her practice primarily focuses on representing Florida community associations on various matters, including collections and foreclosures, elections, and general representation issues. Natalie graduated cum laude from Florida State University College of Law in 2023. While attending FSU Law, she was editor-in-chief of FSU Business Review and a
- [Home Test](https://www.haber.law/home-test/) - Haber Law DELIVERING EXCEPTIONAL RESULTS Since 1997, Haber Law’s experienced team of attorneys has established a solid reputation for superior legal services that satisfy each client’s evolving legal needs. Our core practice areas include Construction Law, Complex Business Litigation, Condominium and Homeowners Association Law, and Real Estate Law.
- [Max Haber](https://www.haber.law/max-haber/) - Max Haber is an associate attorney who concentrates his practice in the areas of real estate, contracts, and condominium law. Mr. Haber graduated Cum Laude from the University of Florida, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in criminology. Mr. Haber received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami School of Law,
- [Kristen E. Ferrer](https://www.haber.law/kristen-e-ferrer/) - Kristen E. Ferrer’s practice focuses on representation of community associations, real estate law and commercial litigation. In representing condominium and homeowner associations, Ms. Ferrer counsels her clients on all aspects of community association matters, including collections and foreclosures, elections, vendor and service provider agreements, arbitration disputes and enforcement of governing documents and applicable Florida Statutes,
- [Darrin Gursky](https://www.haber.law/darrin-gursky/) - Mr. Gursky is a senior partner at Haber Law and specializes in the practice of community association law and construction. This practice includes construction defect negotiation and litigation, turnover representation, and covenant interpretation, preparation and enforcement. He has lectured extensively on a variety of topics affiliated with community association operations, legislation, and related legal rulings.
- [Hilary Schein](https://www.haber.law/hilary-schein/) - Hilary Schein is an associate attorney at Haber Law and is a member of the firm’s litigation department. Ms. Schein’s practice focuses on complex business disputes, contractual disputes involving various individuals and corporate entities, partnership disputes, construction-related disputes, and condominium association disputes. Prior to joining Haber Law, Ms. Schein was an associate at a boutique
- [Christian Alvarez](https://www.haber.law/christian-alvarez/) - Christian Alvarez is an associate attorney at Haber Law. Mr. Alvarez focuses his practice in the areas of construction and commercial litigation. He represents developers, contractors, owners, and community associations in state court and federal court. Before joining Haber Law, Mr. Alvarez represented General Contractors and Subcontractors in complex construction cases. He also represented Community
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- [Electronic Votin](https://www.haber.law/tag/electronic-votin/)
- [E Voting](https://www.haber.law/tag/e-voting/)
- [HOA Law](https://www.haber.law/tag/hoa-law/)
- [Online Voting](https://www.haber.law/tag/online-voting/)
- [Florida Statutes](https://www.haber.law/tag/florida-statutes/)
- [Short-Term Rentals](https://www.haber.law/tag/short-term-rentals/)
- [Miami Beach Rentals](https://www.haber.law/tag/miami-beach-rentals/)
- [Short-Term Lease](https://www.haber.law/tag/short-term-lease/)
- [Commercial Leases](https://www.haber.law/tag/commercial-leases/)
- [Business Lawyers](https://www.haber.law/tag/business-lawyers/)
- [Clapton Clause](https://www.haber.law/tag/clapton-clause/)
- [Contract Provisions](https://www.haber.law/tag/contract-provisions/)
- [Family Law](https://www.haber.law/tag/family-law/)
- [Parenting Plan](https://www.haber.law/tag/parenting-plan/)
- [Access to Records](https://www.haber.law/tag/access-to-records/)
- [Construction Law](https://www.haber.law/tag/construction-law/)
- [Transfer Fees](https://www.haber.law/tag/transfer-fees/)
- [Condominium Act](https://www.haber.law/tag/condominium-act/)
- [Landlord-Tenant Act](https://www.haber.law/tag/landlord-tenant-act/)
- [Business Disputes](https://www.haber.law/tag/business-disputes/)
- [Punitive Damages](https://www.haber.law/tag/punitive-damages/)
- [Fraud](https://www.haber.law/tag/fraud/)
- [Florida Law](https://www.haber.law/tag/florida-law/)
- [Fiduciary Duty](https://www.haber.law/tag/fiduciary-duty/)
- [Business Torts](https://www.haber.law/tag/business-torts/)
- [Mediation](https://www.haber.law/tag/mediation/)
- [Settlement Conference](https://www.haber.law/tag/settlement-conference/)
- [Settlement Agreement](https://www.haber.law/tag/settlement-agreement/)
- [ADR method](https://www.haber.law/tag/adr-method/)
- [Condo Lawyer](https://www.haber.law/tag/condo-lawyer/)
- [Condo Declaration](https://www.haber.law/tag/condo-declaration/)
- [Smoking in Condos](https://www.haber.law/tag/smoking-in-condos/)
- [Florida Clean Indoor Air Act](https://www.haber.law/tag/florida-clean-indoor-air-act/)
- [COA](https://www.haber.law/tag/coa/)
- [Smoking Bans](https://www.haber.law/tag/smoking-bans/)
- [Construction Contract Provisions](https://www.haber.law/tag/construction-contract-provisions/)
- [Construction Projects](https://www.haber.law/tag/construction-projects/)
- [Litigation](https://www.haber.law/tag/litigation/)
- [Coronavirus Pandemic](https://www.haber.law/tag/coronavirus-pandemic/)
- [Force Majeure](https://www.haber.law/tag/force-majeure/)
- [Attorneys' Fees](https://www.haber.law/tag/attorneys-fees/)
- [Lawsuit](https://www.haber.law/tag/lawsuit/)
- [Haber Law](https://www.haber.law/tag/haber-law/)
- [Proposal for Settlement](https://www.haber.law/tag/proposal-for-settlement/)
- [Florida Restaurant](https://www.haber.law/tag/florida-restaurant/)
- [Customer Consent](https://www.haber.law/tag/customer-consent/)
- [Contractors](https://www.haber.law/tag/contractors/)
- [Alimony](https://www.haber.law/tag/alimony/)
- [Divorce](https://www.haber.law/tag/divorce/)
- [COVID-19](https://www.haber.law/tag/covid-19/)
- [Construction defect](https://www.haber.law/tag/construction-defect/)
- [real estate](https://www.haber.law/tag/real-estate/)
- [commercial lease](https://www.haber.law/tag/commercial-lease/)
- [lease](https://www.haber.law/tag/lease/)
- [commercial real estate](https://www.haber.law/tag/commercial-real-estate/)
- [CRE](https://www.haber.law/tag/cre/)
- [Condo Law](https://www.haber.law/tag/condo-law/)
- [construction](https://www.haber.law/tag/construction/)
- [building code violations](https://www.haber.law/tag/building-code-violations/)
- [surfside](https://www.haber.law/tag/surfside/)
- [aventura](https://www.haber.law/tag/aventura/)
- [florida](https://www.haber.law/tag/florida/)
- [marital settlement agreement](https://www.haber.law/tag/marital-settlement-agreement/)
- [zoom](https://www.haber.law/tag/zoom/)
- [deposition](https://www.haber.law/tag/deposition/)
- [trial](https://www.haber.law/tag/trial/)
- [real estate law](https://www.haber.law/tag/real-estate-law/)
- [condominium law](https://www.haber.law/tag/condominium-law/)
- [construction contract](https://www.haber.law/tag/construction-contract/)
- [condo construction](https://www.haber.law/tag/condo-construction/)
- [legislation](https://www.haber.law/tag/legislation/)
- [homeowners association](https://www.haber.law/tag/homeowners-association/)
- [building permits](https://www.haber.law/tag/building-permits/)
- [renovation](https://www.haber.law/tag/renovation/)
- [how to buy a house in miami beach](https://www.haber.law/tag/how-to-buy-a-house-in-miami-beach/)
- [miami beach house](https://www.haber.law/tag/miami-beach-house/)
- [luxury real estate](https://www.haber.law/tag/luxury-real-estate/)
- [miami luxury real estate](https://www.haber.law/tag/miami-luxury-real-estate/)
- [construction site accidents](https://www.haber.law/tag/construction-site-accidents/)
- [business law](https://www.haber.law/tag/business-law/)
- [business fraud](https://www.haber.law/tag/business-fraud/)
- [tax fraud](https://www.haber.law/tag/tax-fraud/)
- [business](https://www.haber.law/tag/business/)
- [business dispute](https://www.haber.law/tag/business-dispute/)
- [construction dispute](https://www.haber.law/tag/construction-dispute/)
- [property taxes](https://www.haber.law/tag/property-taxes/)
- [taxes](https://www.haber.law/tag/taxes/)
- [property tax](https://www.haber.law/tag/property-tax/)
- [construction lawyer](https://www.haber.law/tag/construction-lawyer/)
- [construction attorney](https://www.haber.law/tag/construction-attorney/)
- [miami construction law](https://www.haber.law/tag/miami-construction-law/)
- [miami construction attorney](https://www.haber.law/tag/miami-construction-attorney/)
- [miami construction lawyer](https://www.haber.law/tag/miami-construction-lawyer/)
- [Foreclosure](https://www.haber.law/tag/foreclosure/)
- [Attorney](https://www.haber.law/tag/attorney/)
- [Bankruptcy](https://www.haber.law/tag/bankruptcy/)
- [mortgage](https://www.haber.law/tag/mortgage/)
- [homeowners](https://www.haber.law/tag/homeowners/)
- [mitigation lawyers](https://www.haber.law/tag/mitigation-lawyers/)
- [Construction Deputies](https://www.haber.law/tag/construction-deputies/)
- [Residential](https://www.haber.law/tag/residential/)
- [Residential Construction](https://www.haber.law/tag/residential-construction/)
- [inflation](https://www.haber.law/tag/inflation/)
- [contracts](https://www.haber.law/tag/contracts/)
- [real estate attorney](https://www.haber.law/tag/real-estate-attorney/)
- [deeds](https://www.haber.law/tag/deeds/)
- [commercial real estate law](https://www.haber.law/tag/commercial-real-estate-law/)
- [real estate investing](https://www.haber.law/tag/real-estate-investing/)
- [hoa violations](https://www.haber.law/tag/hoa-violations/)
- [condominium](https://www.haber.law/tag/condominium/)
- [condominium lawyer](https://www.haber.law/tag/condominium-lawyer/)
- [hoa lawyer](https://www.haber.law/tag/hoa-lawyer/)
- [developer turnover](https://www.haber.law/tag/developer-turnover/)
- [breach of contract](https://www.haber.law/tag/breach-of-contract/)
- [equity](https://www.haber.law/tag/equity/)
- [equity split](https://www.haber.law/tag/equity-split/)
- [Senate Bill 264](https://www.haber.law/tag/senate-bill-264/)
- [florida real estate](https://www.haber.law/tag/florida-real-estate/)
- [florida realtors](https://www.haber.law/tag/florida-realtors/)
- [florida bar](https://www.haber.law/tag/florida-bar/)
- [trade secrets](https://www.haber.law/tag/trade-secrets/)
- [non-compete](https://www.haber.law/tag/non-compete/)
- [business attorney](https://www.haber.law/tag/business-attorney/)
- [Uniform Commercial Code](https://www.haber.law/tag/uniform-commercial-code/)
- [Construction Industry](https://www.haber.law/tag/construction-industry/)
- [contingencies](https://www.haber.law/tag/contingencies/)
- [escrow](https://www.haber.law/tag/escrow/)
- [construction loan](https://www.haber.law/tag/construction-loan/)
- [Common Elements](https://www.haber.law/tag/common-elements/)
- [Florida Condominium Act](https://www.haber.law/tag/florida-condominium-act/)
- [LCE](https://www.haber.law/tag/lce/)
- [Financing](https://www.haber.law/tag/financing/)
- [Title](https://www.haber.law/tag/title/)
- [Survey](https://www.haber.law/tag/survey/)
- [Inspection](https://www.haber.law/tag/inspection/)
- [Binder Deposit](https://www.haber.law/tag/binder-deposit/)
- [Failed Real Estate Purchase](https://www.haber.law/tag/failed-real-estate-purchase/)
- [Appraisal issues](https://www.haber.law/tag/appraisal-issues/)
- [Inspection issues](https://www.haber.law/tag/inspection-issues/)
- [Title problems](https://www.haber.law/tag/title-problems/)
- [Seller breach](https://www.haber.law/tag/seller-breach/)
- [NEFAR](https://www.haber.law/tag/nefar/)
- [Dispute Resolution](https://www.haber.law/tag/dispute-resolution/)
- [Florida Construction](https://www.haber.law/tag/florida-construction/)
- [Construction Bid Protests](https://www.haber.law/tag/construction-bid-protests/)
- [Bid Protest Process](https://www.haber.law/tag/bid-protest-process/)
- [Grounds for a Bid Protest](https://www.haber.law/tag/grounds-for-a-bid-protest/)
- [Disruption Claim](https://www.haber.law/tag/disruption-claim/)
- [Delay Claim](https://www.haber.law/tag/delay-claim/)
- [Site Conditions Claims](https://www.haber.law/tag/site-conditions-claims/)
- [Type I Differing Site Conditions](https://www.haber.law/tag/type-i-differing-site-conditions/)
- [Type II Differing Site Conditions](https://www.haber.law/tag/type-ii-differing-site-conditions/)
- [Contractual Provisions](https://www.haber.law/tag/contractual-provisions/)
- [Establishing Causation](https://www.haber.law/tag/establishing-causation/)
- [substantial completion](https://www.haber.law/tag/substantial-completion/)
- [Construction Contract Negotiations](https://www.haber.law/tag/construction-contract-negotiations/)
- [community association](https://www.haber.law/tag/community-association/)
- [Florida condominium](https://www.haber.law/tag/florida-condominium/)
- [estate planning](https://www.haber.law/tag/estate-planning/)
- [will contest](https://www.haber.law/tag/will-contest/)
- [Litigation Privilege](https://www.haber.law/tag/litigation-privilege/)
- [doctrine of litigation privilege](https://www.haber.law/tag/doctrine-of-litigation-privilege/)
- [declaration of condominium](https://www.haber.law/tag/declaration-of-condominium/)
- [condominium contract](https://www.haber.law/tag/condominium-contract/)
- [Litigation Status](https://www.haber.law/tag/litigation-status/)
- [financial health](https://www.haber.law/tag/financial-health/)
- [lender request](https://www.haber.law/tag/lender-request/)
- [chapter 718](https://www.haber.law/tag/chapter-718/)
- [House Bill 59](https://www.haber.law/tag/house-bill-59/)
- [HB 59](https://www.haber.law/tag/hb-59/)
- [HOA](https://www.haber.law/tag/hoa/)
- [Homeowners’ Association Act](https://www.haber.law/tag/homeowners-association-act/)
- [House Bill 293](https://www.haber.law/tag/house-bill-293/)
- [Hurricane Protection](https://www.haber.law/tag/hurricane-protection/)
- [HOA Act](https://www.haber.law/tag/hoa-act/)
- [Section 720.303](https://www.haber.law/tag/section-720-303/)
- [settlement](https://www.haber.law/tag/settlement/)
- [Foreclosures](https://www.haber.law/tag/foreclosures/)
- [Florida Rules of Civil Procedure](https://www.haber.law/tag/florida-rules-of-civil-procedure/)
- [Post-Judgment Collection Process](https://www.haber.law/tag/post-judgment-collection-process/)
- [Section 718 Florida Statutes](https://www.haber.law/tag/section-718-florida-statutes/)
- [HB 1203](https://www.haber.law/tag/hb-1203/)
- [Chapter 720](https://www.haber.law/tag/chapter-720/)
- [condominium associations](https://www.haber.law/tag/condominium-associations/)
- [Structural Integrity Reserves Study](https://www.haber.law/tag/structural-integrity-reserves-study/)
- [SIRS](https://www.haber.law/tag/sirs/)
- [House Bill 1021](https://www.haber.law/tag/house-bill-1021/)
- [HB 1021](https://www.haber.law/tag/hb-1021/)
- [Heirs Property Act](https://www.haber.law/tag/heirs-property-act/)