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Category: Community Association Law

August 17, 2026 | Condo Law

Construction Defect Litigation in Florida Condominiums: Developer Liability, Turnover Disputes, and Repair Claims

Florida condominium construction defect litigation often begins after owners discover water intrusion, cracking, balcony deterioration, roof defects, drainage failures, stucco problems, fire-safety issues, plumbing defects, electrical problems, or structural concerns. The legal question is who controlled the project, who had notice, what warranties apply, what the developer delivered at turnover, and whether the association preserved […]
August 3, 2026 | Condo Law, HOA Law

Fiduciary Duty Claims Against Florida HOA and Condominium Boards: Mismanagement, Self-Dealing, and Financial Transparency Issues

A board controls community money, but it does not own it. Florida HOA and condominium directors make decisions that affect assessments, reserves, repairs, contracts, insurance, records, vendors, enforcement, and property value. A fiduciary duty claim may arise when those decisions are careless, conflicted, hidden, or financially harmful. Under  Florida condo law, condominium officers and directors […]
July 20, 2026 | Condo Law

Florida Condominium Structural Integrity Laws and Reserve Funding Requirements: Legal Risks for Associations and Owners

Florida condominium safety law now asks a hard legal question: did the association inspect, fund, disclose, and act before the building issue became a claim? Florida condominium structural integrity laws affect associations, board members, unit owners, buyers, sellers, investors, and lenders. Under Florida condo law, many residential condominium buildings that are three habitable stories or […]
July 6, 2026 | Condo Law, HOA Law

Selective Enforcement and Arbitrary Rule Enforcement in Florida HOAs and Condominiums: When Associations Cross the Line

Selective enforcement occurs when a Florida HOA or condominium association punishes one owner while tolerating the same or materially similar violation by others. Arbitrary enforcement occurs when the board acts without written authority, a fixed standard, or required procedure.  Under Florida condo law, enforcement must come from the declaration, bylaws, valid rules, or statute.  If […]
June 22, 2026 | Condo Law

Election and Recall Disputes in Florida HOAs and Condos: How Owners Can Challenge Board Misconduct

A board election can decide who controls budgets, repairs, assessments, records, contracts, fines, and enforcement. In Florida condos and HOAs, owners can challenge board misconduct by using the election rules, recall procedures, records requests, DBPR arbitration, and court claims when the dispute involves broader legal harm. Under Florida HOA laws and condo law, election and […]
June 8, 2026 | Condo Law

Florida HOA and Condo Construction Defect Claims: Legal Remedies Against Developers and Contractors

Who should pay when a brand-new condominium starts leaking, cracking, flooding, or failing before owners have even finished paying their assessments?  The answer should not automatically be the residents.  Under Florida condo law and Florida HOA laws, developers and contractors can be held responsible when defective construction violates contracts, warranties, building standards, or legal duties. […]
May 18, 2026 | Condo Law

Access to Official Records and Transparency Laws in Florida Community Associations: Enforcing Statutory Rights

A denied records request can expose unpaid assessments, questionable contracts, election problems, reserve issues, selective enforcement, or board decisions made without proper support. As an owner, you have statutory rights to inspect official association records, and associations have strict duties to maintain and produce them. Florida condominium associations must keep official records and allow inspection […]

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