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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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

November 17, 2025 | Condo Law

Navigating Special Assessments in Condominiums: What Owners Should Know

A special assessment is an extra charge that your condominium board can levy to fund specific expenses. In Florida, the Condominium Act defines a special assessment, sets notice requirements for meetings where it may be approved, and gives associations powerful collection remedies if owners fall behind. Knowing the rules under Florida condo law and the […]

October 20, 2025 | Condo Law

Top Legal Issues Condo Owners Face in Florida

Condominium living in South Florida delivers convenience, but it also imposes statutory duties and document-based rules that can trigger disputes. Under Florida condo law, outcomes usually hinge on whether the association complied with Chapter 718, Florida Statutes, and what the recorded declaration and bylaws actually say. If you need a fast, statute-grounded plan to defend […]

September 22, 2025 | Condo Law

Conflicts of Interest on Florida HOA and Condo Boards: Legal Duties and Disclosure Requirements

Conflicts of interest on community association boards rarely make the evening news, yet they drain reserves, sour neighbor relations, and invite lawsuits. Florida condo law demands that every director act with undivided loyalty to the owners, not to their own pocket. If your HOA is already debating whether a treasurer can approve her own landscaping […]

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