Month: June 2016

Contracts Clause Application in an Ever Changing Legislative Landscape   When representing a Florida condominium association, one interacts with many laws and other sources of authority.  These include Chapter 718 of the Florida Statutes (Florida’s Condominium Act) and Chapter 617 of the Florida Statutes (the Florida Not-For-Profit Corporation Act).  Counsel must also consult the governing…

In all my years of practice, I can tell you that the debate over whether emotional support animals should be entitled to occupy a no-pet condominium ranks as high as any other issue in terms of how hard people are willing to fight for their beliefs.  I also learned that some dog owners would spend…

Basically, every year, The Florida Legislature passes laws that effect condominiums and Homeowner Associations.  You may be surprised to learn however that just because these laws are passed by The Florida Legislature, it doesn’t mean that these laws automatically apply in your community association. The best way for me to teach this issue is to…

Great article by The Miami Herald this week regarding the fact that condo associations across the state are ripping people off by charging illegal and excessive transfer fees when someone is trying to sell or rent their unit. For those of you who missed it, here is the link: http://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/real-estate-news/article81430117.html Here is what The Florida…