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Have you received a demand letter from your Homeowners Association or Condominium Association requiring you to participate in pre-suit mediation? Or are you considering taking your HOA to pre-suit mediation to resolve ongoing disputes? Whether you’re responding to their demands or taking the first step yourself, pre-suit mediation can be an effective...

Dealing with a Homeowners Association (HOA) or Condominium Association that fails to uphold its responsibilities can be incredibly frustrating for homeowners. Whether it’s neglecting critical maintenance, enforcing rules unevenly, or even engaging in harassment, you might find yourself wondering if you can take legal action against your HOA. The answer is yes,...

Is your Homeowners Association or Condominium Association neglecting critical maintenance issues, leaving you frustrated and concerned about your property’s value and safety? You have rights as a Florida property owner, and there are legal remedies available when your association fails to fulfill its maintenance obligations. Read on to learn about your options...

Goldenberry Farms, a prominent grower and exporter of tropical fruits, has filed a lawsuit in U.S. Federal Court for damages and trademark infringement concerning its SUGAR MANGO brand of miniature mangos. Our Miami, FL business lawyer can tell you that the lawsuit claims that certain traders bypassed certified suppliers and falsely represented...

The Florida Supreme Court is deliberating whether a University of Florida (UF) graduate student, Anthony Rojas, can compel the university to refund fees for services not provided during the COVID-19 campus shutdown in 2020. Our Miami, FL business lawyer can attest that Rojas’s attorneys argue that UF breached a contract by not...

In a contentious Miami-Dade Circuit Court case, the fate of townhouses in Coconut Grove built by developer Doug Cox is being fiercely debated. Our Miami, FL real estate litigation lawyer can attest that buyers and creditors are entangled in a complex dispute over whether to sell the properties at current market prices...

The 2024 Condo Rights Bill (HB 1021), now being commonly referred to as the “DeSantis Condo Law,” “Condo 3.0,” and the “New Condo Law,” introduces significant amendments to the statutory framework governing community associations in Florida. These changes affect the behavior and responsibilities of condominium associations and board members, as well as...

As a law firm devoted to community association law, Perez Mayoral, P.A. closely monitors legislative changes that impact our clients.

The Florida Legislature recently enacted substantial amendments to Chapter 720, Florida Statutes, which governs homeowners’ associations. The new law, effective July 1, 2024, includes several key provisions that association boards, managers, and...

Florida has a new statute on the books that helps provide legal protection to homeowners who are part of a homeowners association (HOA). The Florida Homeowners Association Act – referred to as the Homeowners Association Bill of Rights – now requires HOA boards to provide an agenda and notice of every upcoming...

One of attorney Michael Mayoral’s cases was discussed in a recent law.com article, which outlined a significant judicial ruling from the Third District Court of Appeal. This decision involved the disqualification of a Miami-Dade Circuit Court judge due to concerns over undue bias and a lack of procedural fairness. We are representing...