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 […]
When the Surfside tragedy exposed long‑ignored structural problems, Tallahassee rewrote Florida condo law nearly overnight. Senate Bill 4‑D (2022) and Senate Bill 154 (2023) now oblige every condominium three stories or taller to complete milestone structural inspections by age 30—or 25 if the building hugs the coast—and to repeat them every decade thereafter as a safety measure. Boards must also […]
Late assessments can trigger budget shortfalls that jeopardize insurance, building maintenance, and the mandatory reserve studies imposed by Florida condo law after the Surfside collapse. Residents across Broward, Miami‑Dade, and Palm Beach counties now face higher monthly dues and special assessments, so even a small wave of non‑payment of condo fees can drown a community’s finances. […]
Condominium ownership in Florida can be rewarding, yet it also brings shared obligations and responsibilities. Owners who understand their statutory protections are better positioned to maintain positive neighbor relations, preserve property values, and avoid common pitfalls. Community associations, governed by Florida condo law, must follow prescribed guidelines for financial disclosures, maintenance duties, and conflict resolution […]
The Condominium Act details how boards should schedule meetings, provide notice, record minutes, and manage association funds. Owners also have particular rights, including the ability to inspect records and vote on major changes, but they must also respect association rules, pay assessments, acknowledge disputes, and follow relevant Florida condo noise laws. FL condo lawyers guide […]
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