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 […]
Florida’s habitability rules impose non-negotiable duties on every owner, board, and property manager. Under Chapter 83 of the Residential Landlord–Tenant Act, a landlord who ignores building, housing, or health codes risks far more than a disgruntled tenant. Ferrer Law Group has seen routine maintenance lapses snowball into six-figure fines, suspended rental licenses, and lawsuits that […]
Florida’s housing codes demand that every rental unit remain “safe, sanitary, and fit for human habitation.” Section 83.51 of the Florida Statutes makes that obligation explicit, requiring owners to meet all applicable building and health codes while tenants must use the premises responsibly. Ignoring those rules invites more than a scolding: county inspectors can post […]
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 […]
Running for a Florida condo board is rewarding—but one missed deadline can void the entire vote. Book a pre‑election strategy call with Ferrer Law Group to lock down compliance from the start and protect your rights under Florida condo law. Florida’s Condominium Election Laws Florida’s Condominium Act, Fla. Stat. § 718.112(2)(d), and Rule 61B‑23.0021, F.A.C., govern every board election statewide. Proxies […]
Florida’s six‑month hurricane season is more than a weather event—it is a legal stress test for every Florida condominium board and unit owner. Florida condo law requires buildings to meet strict wind‑resistance standards, carry adequate insurance, and follow evolving inspection rules that trace back to the Surfside collapse. When boards misread those duties, the result […]
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