If there is one discrepancy between condominium and homeowner association law that makes absolutely no sense, it’s the laws regarding litigation, arbitration and mediation. Let’s take each type of community separately: For Condominiums: Florida Statute 718.1255 requires that certain “disputes” start out in arbitration before the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. “dispute” means any…
Day: July 12, 2018
LITIGATION LIMITS
We all know that condominium and homeowner associations sue and get sued all the time. Are there any specific obligations to inform the unit owners that the association has filed suit? Are there any specific obligations to inform the owners or potential buyers that the association has been sued? Believe it or not, the answer…
DID YOU GET IT IN WRITING
We have all been in circumstances where someone promised something, reneged on that promise and we wished we had the original promise in writing. “Getting it in writing” can also be crucial in the condominium and HOA context. Several years ago our firm successfully argued the case of Curci Village Condominium Ass’n, Inc. v. Maria,…
A LABOR DAY TRADITION CONTINUES
Joe Hadanuf is the President of Livinhel Condo. Joe and his Vice President, Haywood Ukilme plan on getting up early, spending the day at the beach and leaving Livinhel in the rear view mirror just for today. After all, it’s Labor Day and even Board members are entitled to one day without dealing with all…