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May 23, 2022 | Community Association Law, HOA Law

Florida HOA Laws That You May Not Know About

Communities that consist of housing developments, condominiums, and other real properties within a community are subject to certain rules and regulations declared by the Association’s Board of Directors. This is a Membership organization formed within the community of single-family homes or multiple unit buildings like condominiums. Property owners pay a fee according to the authorized […]

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, […]

April 4, 2022 | Community Association Law, HOA Law

Getting Familiar with the Relevant Legal Documents in an HOA

When you purchase a home in an HOA, you will be given a lot of documents to sign. Some of these documents will be the sale contracts, while others will be documents that represent that you received the Governing Documents for the HOA itself. You must take the time to read and understand all of […]

March 21, 2022 | Real Estate Litigation

WHAT IS DUTY TO DISCLOSE AND HOW DOES IT APPLY TO ME?

What is Duty to Disclose? Under Florida law, a seller is not required to provide a buyer a property disclosure form, however, realtors along with their sellers must notify buyers of any significant property defects that the seller is aware of and may not be easily visible to the buyer, which materially affect the residential real […]

March 7, 2022 | Consumer Protection Law, Landlord Tenant Law

CAN I SUE MY LANDLORD FOR LACK OF PROPERTY MANAGEMENT?

Living in a space controlled by a landlord means that you are at the mercy of the ability of that landlord to maintain the property. At least this is true to some extent. However, there are laws that apply to landlord-tenant relationships that must be followed as well. If you are a tenant living in […]

February 21, 2022 | HOA Law

DOES AN HOA AFFECT MY INSURANCE COVERAGE?

Is there an HOA in your community? Do you pay recurring fees to the Association? Does the HOA maintain your neighborhood’s common areas, enforce neighborhood rules, and make sure maintenance is regularly completed? It’s important to understand what your HOA does to ensure you have the right type of insurance. Keep reading to learn what […]

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 […]

January 24, 2022 | Community Association Law, Condo Law, HOA Law

AUDIT LETTERS: WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT?

While it might seem like a mundane piece of communication that comes out annually from a homeowner’s Association, or HOA, audit letters are a required piece of public information that highlights what an HOA has been doing with all of its fees and members’ funds each year. Unlike public companies, HOAs generally don’t need to […]

January 10, 2022 | Consumer Protection Law, Landlord Tenant Law

MY TENANTS DESTROYED MY PROPERTY, CAN AN ATTORNEY HELP?

While property damage is something no landlord wants, it’s often inevitable since no amount of background check will ever determine how tenants will treat your property. Typical wear and tear are understandable. However, holes in the wall, broken doors, windows, etc., are beyond that. Here’s how to handle damage left by renters, including searching for […]

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