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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...

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,...

Shortly after midnight on June 24, 2021, part of the Champlain Towers South condominium in Surfside, Florida collapsed without warning. This tragedy claimed 98 lives and stunned the nation. In its aftermath, Florida officials and lawmakers faced a harsh reality: condominium safety regulations had serious gaps. For decades, many condo buildings aged...

The concept of condominiums has a fascinating history that spans continents and centuries. While many believe that condominiums originated in ancient Rome (based on the Latin word “condominium” meaning joint ownership), modern condominium ownership as we understand it today is actually much more recent. The History Of Condominiums In the Western Hemisphere,...

As a homeowner in Florida, understanding your right to access association records is crucial for ensuring transparency and proper governance within your community. Whether you live in a homeowners’ association (HOA) or a condominium association, Florida law grants you specific rights to review various documents maintained by your association. At Perez Mayoral,...

As a homeowner in Florida, understanding your right to access association records is crucial for ensuring transparency and proper governance within your community. Whether you live in a homeowners’ association (HOA) or a condominium association, Florida law grants you specific rights to review various documents maintained by your association. Governing documents are...

If you’re facing harassment from your Homeowners Association (HOA), it’s essential to understand that you have significant legal rights and protections under Florida law. At Perez Mayoral, P.A., we regularly represent homeowners who feel targeted, harassed, or unfairly treated by their associations, board members, or even fellow residents. The first and most...

Florida homeowners and condominium unit owners may soon face significant changes to their rights and responsibilities under proposed legislation for 2025. At Perez Mayoral, P.A., we exclusively represent homeowners and unit owners—never associations—in disputes with HOAs and condominium boards across Florida. Our legal team has analyzed these proposed bills to help you...

Discovering a pest infestation in your condominium can be both distressing and frustrating, especially when it seems the association isn’t taking proper action to address the problem. A common question we hear at Perez Mayoral, P.A. is whether unit owners can take legal action against their condo association for pest infestations. The...

Our Fort Lauderdale, FL condo attorney knows that condo fees are a regular part of owning a condominium, covering maintenance, repairs, and shared amenities. While most condo owners expect some fluctuation in fees over time, unexpected increases without proper notice or justification can create financial strain and frustration. If your condo association...