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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Unpaid assessments jeopardize reserve planning, insurance premiums, and curb appeal. Ferrer Law Group helps boards wield Florida condo law to secure every dollar owed before cash-flow gaps force emergency dues hikes. The law creates an automatic lien the moment a fee is late and authorizes mortgage-style foreclosure when owners ignore warnings. Because those rights vanish […]
When reserve funds fall short, boards often levy special assessments to cover structural repairs, litigation costs, or unexpected insurance deductibles. However, these charges must follow strict statutory procedures and fiduciary principles. Missteps expose associations to owner challenges, Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) arbitration, and courtroom scrutiny. If your board just announced a hefty […]
Florida HOA laws give owners a powerful defense: if the board enforces a covenant against one resident but ignores identical breaches elsewhere, a court can strike the fine and award attorneys’ fees. The Florida Supreme Court’s White Egret Condominium, Inc. v. Franklin ruling confirms that selective enforcement voids restrictions unless violations are handled uniformly. Keep […]
Condominium owners and boards shoulder new safety and financial duties after Surfside, and the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) police every missed inspection, flawed election, and withheld ledger. The DBPR’s Division of Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes opens an investigative file within 30 days of a written complaint and may levy fines up […]
Life in a Florida condominium is supposed to be predictable: you read the recorded declaration at purchase, pay monthly assessments, and count on the written rules to stay stable. That security disappears the moment the board fines you under a brand-new policy that contradicts the declaration itself. Under Florida condo law, the declaration remains the […]
More and more often, Florida condo unit owners are pursuing lawsuits against condo boards over various restrictions regarding various things such as pets, discrimination, and many others. If you feel you have a reason to file a lawsuit against your Condominium Association (COA), condominium lawyers are ready to assist you. Remember, condo rules and regulations […]
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