Florida Courts

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…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

What Can A Condo Association Do If A Resident Has COVID-19?

It has been nearly a year since the country went into lockdown due to the pandemic, and condominium associations continue…

3 years ago

Construction Liens 101

Although you may have heard of a construction lien, not everyone knows about the ins and outs, what they are…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

Tips for Small Businesses as They Reopen Under Phase II

As our country reopens, businesses have to comply with new laws regarding keeping employees safe and enforcing social distancing rules…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

Planning Ahead for 2021: A Brief Guide to Annual Budgets

As we approach the final months of the year, community associations and their Board of Directors must start planning for…

4 years ago

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)…

4 years ago

The Construction Industry During a Pandemic—Will there be a shift to focus on consequential damages?

Somewhat counterintuitively, consequential damages are damages which flow indirectly from a breach of contract. In a construction project, these damages…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

Construction Delays & COVID 19

Construction delays are often a common dispute amongst owners, contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, and the like. The judicial system is…

4 years ago

Tips for Timesharing During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Timesharing can be difficult for many families, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. As families continue to practice social distancing to…

4 years ago

Legislative Update on Emotional Support Animals

On June 23, 2020, Governor DeSantis approved Senate Bill 1084, which made certain changes to Florida’s existing housing laws as…

4 years ago

Don’t Love Thy Neighbor’s Construction Project Damaging Your Building? An Overview of Potential Claims and Remedies.

A new, neighboring building is being constructed, or an existing adjacent building is undergoing renovations, which poses the risk of…

4 years ago

Board Member Eligibility for Entity-Owned Condominium Units

It is common for entities, such as a corporation, LLC, or partnership, to hold title to a condominium unit. However,…

4 years ago

Florida Restaurant Owners Ask: Can I Take a Customer’s Temperature?

The world has changed dramatically in the last ninety days. Just last year, the question of whether a restaurant would…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

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…

4 years ago

The Unwitting Waiver of Construction Contract Provisions

What may seem to be an iron clad construction contract provision, may not turn out to be that way in…

4 years ago

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.…

4 years ago

Pre-Turnover Contracts – Condominium Association Members Right to Cancel

Can a condominium association decide to terminate a contract entered into by the developer prior to turnover? If so, what…

4 years ago

Prompt Payment on Construction Projects

As any construction industry professional knows, payment disputes are extremely common on both private and public projects. Many times, payment…

4 years ago

Is a Construction Defect Plaintiff Entitled to Prejudgment Interest for Unrepaired Defects?

What is Prejudgment Interest? Prejudgment interest is a type of compensation payable to the plaintiff from the time the cause…

5 years ago

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…

5 years ago