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You can get a copy of your HOA bylaws in Florida a few different ways. First and foremost, the easiest way may be to simply request it from the property management company. The property management companies should have all of these records...

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[Music] In order to address conflicts over shared amenities, you first need to review the governing documents to identify what they say about that specific amenity. Oftent times homeowners get into disputes as it relates to use of those amenities. Oftent times...

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Proving fraud in a business litigation case is a deeply factual inquiry. The most typical type of fraud you’re going to see in a business litigation case is fraudulent inducement. Does somebody fraudulently induce another party to get into contract with them,...

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You can sue your HOA, your condo association for selective enforcement. Now, the concept is a little bit tricky because selective enforcement originates in the law as what’s known as a def affirmative defense, meaning it’s a defense in a claim. For instance, if...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

If someone breaches a business contract with you, the first thing you should do is contact a contract or business litigation attorney to evaluate your rights and potential remedies. The specifics depend heavily on the nature of the contract, the relationship between the parties, and the type of breach—whether it’s an...