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August 4, 2025 | Condo Law, HOA Law

Selective Enforcement in Florida HOAs and Condo Associations: How to Avoid Legal Liability

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 […]

July 21, 2025 | Condo Law

Understanding Florida DBPR Oversight of Condominium Associations

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 […]

June 9, 2025 | Condo Law

How to Handle Conflicting Rules in Your Condominium Declaration

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 […]

July 25, 2022 | Community Association Law, Condo Law

Can a Condo Unit Owner Sue the Association in Florida?

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 […]

July 11, 2022 | Community Association Law, Condo Law

Condo Repairs in Florida and How an Attorney Can Help

When purchasing a condo in Florida, you must familiarize yourself with condo repairs and maintenance obligations that you will have as an owner. Will you have the responsibility for repairing and maintaining common spaces? Is the condo association in charge of the maintenance repairs inside of your unit? Know that condominium lawyers from Ferrer Law […]

June 5, 2022 | Community Association Law, Condo Law, HOA Law

Florida Law Limits Condo and HOA from Restricting Installation of Renewable Resources Such as Solar Panels

While broad powers are afforded to condominium and homeowner associations to regulate and limit the rights of unit and homeowners on what improvements can be made to their property when living in a planned urban development, there are limitations and Florida law limits Condo and HOA from restricting installation of renewable resources such as solar […]

May 27, 2022 | Community Association Law, Condo Law

CONDO LIVING JUST GOT MORE EXPENSIVE… AND FOR GOOD REASON!

Is your home really your castle? The answer is “it depends.” If you own a condominium in Florida, brace yourself for the impact of the new law signed by the governor on May 26, 2022. Your home is frequently referred to be “your castle.” A new Florida law may certainly make the expense feel like […]

May 9, 2022 | Condo Law

Mandatory Reserves: What are They and How Do They Affect Me?

When the Federal Reserve requires banks to hold a certain level of reserves, it is said to be implementing mandatory reserves. The purpose of mandatory reserves is to ensure that banks have enough cash on hand to meet customer withdrawals and other obligations. Banks are required to hold a certain percentage of their deposits in […]

April 18, 2022 | Condo Law, HOA Law

Pros and Cons of Self-Management vs Professional Management Company

When homeowner Associations are formed, there’s one of two choices to consider: 1) The Association will operate from an “in-house” perspective where the Owners/Members, through a Board of Directors, will volunteer their time to oversee the maintenance and enforcement of rules in the community. However, since Members of the Board of Directors usually have other jobs, […]

February 7, 2022 | Community Association Law, Condo Law, Consumer Protection Law, Deceptive Trade Practices, HOA Law, Landlord Tenant Law, Real Estate Litigation

WHAT CAN BE CONSIDERED BREACH OF CONTRACT?

Contracts are legally binding documents that are typically signed and agreed upon by two parties or more. Unfortunately, these legally binding documents aren’t always honored. If either party who agreed to the contract decides to or cannot fulfill their end of the bargain, there are likely to be legal repercussions involved. In case of a […]

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