HOA 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…

12 months ago

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…

12 months ago

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…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

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.

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

What You Need to Know if You’re 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,…

2 years ago

Preparing Documents an Association is Required to Provide to Prospective Purchasers

In today’s market, homebuyers need to act swiftly and are often under time constraints dictated by the purchase contract. Thus,…

2 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

Will Aventura’s 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…

3 years ago

Legislative Update for Condominium Associations and HOAs

This past summer, the Florida Senate implemented several Senate Bills that were signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, which added new…

3 years ago

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…

3 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

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…

5 years ago