HOA & Condo Association Law

A Florida HOA or condominium association generally cannot use your governing documents to stop you from installing solar panels or other protected renewable‑energy devices on your home, or to force you to remove a solar system that is properly permitted, code‑compliant, and installed in a location protected by Florida Statute 163.04. However,...

Under Section 718.113(5), Fla. Stat., every Florida condominium board is required to adopt hurricane protection specifications for each building. The board may require installation by unit owners — or require it as a common expense — either by a majority vote of the voting interests of the condominium, or without a vote...

A common rule of thumb in Florida condominiums is:

Pipes serving multiple units are often common elements maintained by the condominium association. Pipes serving only one unit are often the responsibility of that unit owner.

But that is not a universal rule of law.

The actual answer depends primarily on the language...

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.

In the Western Hemisphere, Puerto Rico enacted the...

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...