June 19, 2025
Michael Mayoral Featured in Daily Business Review After Securing Disqualification of Miami Judge in HOA Dispute
Full Story: Read the full article in the Daily Business Review: Third DCA Disqualifies Miami Judge Michael Mayoral, a shareholder at Perez Mayoral, P.A., was featured in the Daily Business Review (read article here) for his role in a high-profile appellate victory resulting in the disqualification of a Miami-Dade Circuit Court judge....
June 2, 2025

Can I sue my HOA or Condo Association for negligence? – Perez Mayoral
Yes, you absolutely can sue your condo or HOA for negligence—and it happens quite often. At our firm, we regularly see cases where a homeowner’s unit was damaged because the association failed to maintain the common elements, created a nuisance, or outright violated the law. To prove negligence, you’ll need to show...
June 2, 2025

Can I sue my condominium property management company? – Perez Mayoral
You may be able to sue your condominium property management company, but it’s not always straightforward. The condo association has a non-delegable duty to homeowners, meaning it can be held liable for damage caused by vendors or contractors it hires. So in many cases, the easier and more effective route is...
June 2, 2025
Can a condo board require access to my unit for inspections? – Perez Mayoral
A condo association absolutely has the legal right to inspect your unit under Florida Statute Chapter 718, but that right is not unlimited. The association can’t just enter your unit whenever they please—they must make a reasonable request and provide reasonable notice. For example, they can’t demand access at 4:00 a.m....
June 2, 2025
What are my rights if my condo association fails to repair water damage? – Perez Mayoral
If your condo association fails to repair water damage to your unit, they may be legally responsible for the cost of repairs. Under Florida law, associations are required to maintain the “common elements,” which typically include things like the roof, exterior walls, and shared plumbing. If their failure to maintain these...
May 16, 2025
Who Is Responsible For Pipes In Condo Walls?
As a Fort Myers, FL HOA lawyer with a 10.0 rating from Justia who represents homeowners against associations in Florida, we’ve seen numerous disputes regarding responsibility for pipes within condominium walls. This issue is crucial for both condo owners and associations to understand. The Legal Framework In Florida In Florida, the determination...
May 16, 2025
HOA Statistics, Analysis, And Trends
Florida continues to lead the nation in community association living, with significant implications for homeowners’ rights, property values, and quality of life. This article from our Naples, FL HOA lawyer who has been rated as Superb by Super Lawyers examines current statistical data on homeowners’ associations (HOAs) and condominium associations in Florida,...
May 1, 2025
How do I prove fraud in a business litigation case? – Perez Mayoral
Proving fraud in a business litigation case requires a detailed, fact-driven analysis, with the most common claim being fraudulent inducement—where one party lies to convince another to enter a contract or hand over money. To prove this, you must show that the other party made a knowingly false statement with the...
May 1, 2025
What are the advantages of arbitration over litigation? – Perez Mayoral
Arbitration offers several advantages over traditional litigation, starting with its less formal nature, which often means less work and, consequently, lower costs. The relaxed rules in arbitration make the discovery and fact-finding process more flexible, allowing for greater information exchange and fewer objections than in court. This free-flowing structure can lead...