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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 […]

May 4, 2026 | HOA Law

Selective Enforcement and Discrimination Claims in Florida HOAs: Proving Unequal Treatment and Abuse of Authority

A rule is not lawful just because an HOA says it is a rule. In Florida, selective enforcement happens when an association punishes one owner while ignoring the same or similar conduct by others. Discrimination claims go further and may involve unequal treatment tied to protected traits such as race, national origin, religion, sex, familial […]

April 20, 2026 | Condo Law

Condominium Assessment Disputes in Florida: Legal Strategies for Large Special Assessments and Budget Increases

Florida condominium owners are now seeing steep increases tied to repairs, reserves, insurance, and structural work. Some of those charges are lawful. Some are not. The real question under Florida condo law is whether the board had the authority to impose the charge and whether it followed the required process before shifting that cost to […]

April 6, 2026 | HOA Law

Enforcing and Challenging HOA Fines and Violations in Florida: Strategic Approaches for Owners and Associations

An HOA may enforce rules and impose penalties in Florida, but only when the governing documents and Florida HOA laws allow it. Owners also have the right to challenge fines when the association uses the wrong rule, skips notice requirements, mishandles the hearing process, or treats similar owners differently. If a violation notice or fine […]

March 23, 2026 | Condo Law, HOA Law

Fiduciary Duties of HOA and Condo Board Members: Legal Responsibilities and Liability Risks

When a board vote triggers a special assessment, awards a major vendor contract, or enforces a rule that affects resale and rental value, Florida law treats that decision as more than community politics. Under Florida condo law, directors and officers are fiduciaries, meaning they must act in good faith, use reasonable care, and put the […]

March 9, 2026 | Condo Law, HOA Law

Assessments, Special Assessments, and Collections: Legal Limits and Best Practices for HOAs and Condo Boards

In many Florida condo associations, a small percentage of delinquent accounts can strain cash flow enough to trigger higher monthly dues, deferred maintenance, or even a special assessment, especially when insurance and repair costs rise at the same time. Then the pressure starts when owners demand answers, boards demand payment, and collections move quickly. The […]

February 24, 2026 | HOA Law

Understanding HOA Governing Documents: How CC&Rs, Bylaws, and Rules Affect Property Owners

In Florida, HOA and condo disputes usually rise or fall on the written documents that control the community: the Declaration/CC&Rs, the bylaws, and the rules and regulations. These papers can determine whether you may rent your unit, change flooring, install impact windows, keep certain pets, or make exterior improvements without triggering violations or fines. They […]

February 10, 2026 | Condo Law, HOA Law

HOA and Condominium Disputes Explained: Common Conflicts, Legal Rights, and Resolution Strategies

What if the most expensive dispute in your building is not water damage, not construction defects, and not even a special assessment, but a rule interpretation that was never properly adopted or enforced consistently? HOA and condo conflicts usually start small. In Florida condo law, everyday disputes are governed by two layers of rules at […]

January 21, 2026 | HOA Law

Verbal Approval and HOA Rules: A Costly Misunderstanding

Living in a condominium or homeowners’ association (HOA) community comes with benefits—shared amenities, maintained landscaping, and uniform standards that protect property values. But those benefits come with strings attached: rules matter, and how you get approval matters even more. One of the most common (and expensive) mistakes we see is this: “The HOA president said […]

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