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At Perez Mayoral, P.A., we proudly represent homeowners only – never HOAs or condominium associations. When your HOA or condo association crosses the line, our attorneys are here to fight for you, protect your rights, and help you take back your peace of mind.
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Common Homeowners Association Issues
In Florida
Homeowners Association’s Duty to Maintain and Repair
Homeowners Associations (HOAs) are responsible for maintaining and repairing common areas and elements, such as roads, landscaping, recreational facilities, and shared building components. When an HOA neglects these duties, it can lead to unsafe conditions, community deterioration, and reduced property values. Disputes arise when the general neglect of these common areas results in a rundown environment or when the failure to maintain essential common elements directly causes damage to individual units, such as leaks from poorly maintained roofs.
If you are experiencing property damage or safety hazards due to your HOA’s failure to maintain and repair common areas or elements, our attorneys can help. We work diligently to hold HOAs accountable and ensure they fulfill their maintenance obligations to keep your community safe and well-maintained.
Property Damage Caused by HOA Negligence
Homeowners Associations (HOAs) are responsible for maintaining and repairing common areas and elements, such as roads, landscaping, recreational facilities, and shared building components. When an HOA neglects these duties, it can lead to unsafe conditions, community deterioration, and reduced property values. Disputes arise when the general neglect of these common areas results in a rundown environment or when the failure to maintain essential common elements directly causes damage to individual units, such as leaks from poorly maintained roofs.
If you are experiencing property damage or safety hazards due to your HOA’s failure to maintain and repair common areas or elements, our attorneys can help. We work diligently to hold HOAs accountable and ensure they fulfill their maintenance obligations to keep your community safe and well-maintained.
HOA Governance & Transparency Issues
Homeowners Associations (HOAs) are responsible for maintaining and repairing common areas and elements, such as roads, landscaping, recreational facilities, and shared building components. When an HOA neglects these duties, it can lead to unsafe conditions, community deterioration, and reduced property values. Disputes arise when the general neglect of these common areas results in a rundown environment or when the failure to maintain essential common elements directly causes damage to individual units, such as leaks from poorly maintained roofs.
If you are experiencing property damage or safety hazards due to your HOA’s failure to maintain and repair common areas or elements, our attorneys can help. We work diligently to hold HOAs accountable and ensure they fulfill their maintenance obligations to keep your community safe and well-maintained.
HOA Rule & Covenant Enforcement Disputes
Homeowners Associations (HOAs) are responsible for maintaining and repairing common areas and elements, such as roads, landscaping, recreational facilities, and shared building components. When an HOA neglects these duties, it can lead to unsafe conditions, community deterioration, and reduced property values. Disputes arise when the general neglect of these common areas results in a rundown environment or when the failure to maintain essential common elements directly causes damage to individual units, such as leaks from poorly maintained roofs.
If you are experiencing property damage or safety hazards due to your HOA’s failure to maintain and repair common areas or elements, our attorneys can help. We work diligently to hold HOAs accountable and ensure they fulfill their maintenance obligations to keep your community safe and well-maintained.
HOA Assessment Disputes
Disputes over HOA assessments can occur when homeowners believe the charges are unjustified or excessive. These disputes often arise from a lack of transparency in how fees are calculated or spent, with homeowners questioning the necessity of certain assessments or how funds are being used, especially if the HOA fails to provide detailed financial reports or explanations.
Our firm has extensive experience in dealing with HOA assessment disputes and can assist you in challenging unfair or excessive fees. We work to protect your financial interests and ensure fair treatment under HOA regulations, helping you navigate the complex rules surrounding assessments.
Architectural Control Disputes
Many HOAs have architectural control committees that review and approve changes or additions to properties. Disputes arise when homeowners feel these committees are acting arbitrarily or unreasonably in denying or modifying requests, or when there are disagreements over the interpretation of community standards and guidelines. Homeowners may feel that their property improvements are being unfairly restricted or that the HOA is overstepping its authority.
If you are facing a dispute over architectural changes, our attorneys can help you navigate the approval process and challenge any unreasonable denials. We advocate for your right to make improvements to your property in compliance with community standards, ensuring fair treatment for all homeowners.
Selective Enforcement, Discrimination & Harassment
HOAs are obligated to enforce rules fairly and without discrimination, but issues can arise when associations engage in selective enforcement or discriminatory practices, such as imposing rules on certain homeowners while ignoring the same violations by others. Discrimination and harassment by board members or neighbors can also lead to legal action, especially if based on race, ethnicity, religion, or other protected characteristics.
Our attorneys are well-versed in laws protecting homeowners from discrimination and harassment. If you are experiencing unfair treatment or selective enforcement from your HOA, we are here to provide the legal support you need to ensure your rights are protected.
Neighbor Disputes
Disputes between neighbors in HOA communities can range from noise complaints to property boundary issues, and these conflicts can escalate when HOAs fail to enforce community rules impartially or do not effectively mediate. When direct resolution efforts fail or when the HOA does not adequately address the situation, legal intervention may become necessary to restore community harmony.
Our firm has substantial experience in resolving neighbor disputes in HOA communities. We work to find fair and effective solutions that protect your rights and maintain community harmony, ensuring that all parties are treated fairly.
Accidents & Personal Injuries
Inadequate maintenance of common areas by an HOA can lead to accidents and personal injuries, such as slip-and-fall incidents due to poorly maintained walkways or injuries resulting from inadequate security measures. If the HOA’s negligence in maintaining safety measures directly contributes to accidents, homeowners may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages.
If you’ve been injured due to the negligence of your HOA, our attorneys can help you pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other related damages. We are committed to holding HOAs accountable for maintaining safe community environments.
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If you are experiencing property damage or safety hazards due to your HOA’s failure to maintain and repair common areas or elements, our attorneys can help. We work diligently to hold HOAs accountable and ensure they fulfill their maintenance obligations to keep your community safe and well-maintained.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About HOA Claims
Can I sue my HOA or Condominium Association for negligence in Florida?
Homeowners Associations (HOAs) are responsible for maintaining and repairing common areas and elements, such as roads, landscaping, recreational facilities, and shared building components. When an HOA neglects these duties, it can lead to unsafe conditions, community deterioration, and reduced property values. Disputes arise when the general neglect of these common areas results in a rundown environment or when the failure to maintain essential common elements directly causes damage to individual units, such as leaks from poorly maintained roofs.
If you are experiencing property damage or safety hazards due to your HOA’s failure to maintain and repair common areas or elements, our attorneys can help. We work diligently to hold HOAs accountable and ensure they fulfill their maintenance obligations to keep your community safe and well-maintained.
Is my HOA or Condominium Association responsible for repairing damage to my home?
The responsibility of an HOA or Condominium Association in Florida for repairing damage to your home largely depends on the nature of the damage, the cause of the damage, and the governing documents of the community. Here’s a breakdown based on different scenarios and legal frameworks:
- General Liability Principles: While the unit owners generally bear the responsibility for repairing damages within their own units, there are scenarios where the Association may be held liable. If the Association’s negligent repair and maintenance of common elements like the roof, walls, or pipes within the building caused property damage to individual units, then the Association may be liable to repair and/or pay for the repairs to the affected units. This liability could extend to covering costs such as lost rent if the unit was being rented out, expenses for alternative housing if the unit becomes uninhabitable, and compensation for lost personal property due to the damage. It’s the Association’s duty to maintain, repair, and replace common elements or other specified items as per the governing documents and Florida law, and failure to do so diligently can result in liability towards the unit owners for the ensuing damages.
- Negligence Claims: If the damage to your home arises from the negligence of the HOA or Condominium Association, particularly due to their failure to repair, maintain, or replace common elements like roofs, walls, or pipes which then result in issues such as water intrusion or other types of damage, you may have grounds to pursue a negligence claim against the association. In such cases, the association may be held liable for the repairs and/or the cost of repairs to the affected units. This liability might also extend to covering related costs such as lost rent, alternative housing expenses, and the replacement of lost personal property caused by the damage.
- Injunctions: In cases where the association neglects its duties as stipulated in the governing documents, unit owners can potentially seek an injunction against the association, compelling them to comply with their duties and obligations under the governing documents. For instance, if there’s excessive moisture intrusion due to issues with common elements which the association is responsible to maintain, unit owners can seek legal recourse to compel the association to address the issue. Unit owners can potentially sue seeking an injunction against the Association, where a court essentially orders an association to comply with their duties and obligations under the governing documents. A case that encapsulates this is Amelio v. Marilyn Pines Unit II Condo. Ass’n, 173 So. 3d 1037 (Fla. 2d DCA 2015). In this case, the Amelios brought a suit against their Condominium Association for failing to address excessive moisture intrusion in their unit, which was linked to issues with the floor slab—a responsibility of the Association to repair and maintain as per the governing condominium documents. The case underscores that unit owners have a right to seek mandatory injunctions against their Association to compel them to fulfill their obligations as stipulated in the governing documents, particularly when the neglect results in irreparable harm and when there’s no adequate remedy at law. Through such injunctions, unit owners can legally press for corrective action through the courts, ensuring the Association adheres to its maintenance and repair obligations to prevent further damage or harm.
- Statutory framework: In Florida, the statutes provide a comprehensive legal framework outlining the responsibilities of HOA and Condominium Associations concerning the maintenance, repair, and insurance of common elements. Specifically, Section 718.111(11) mandates that the association is responsible for insuring the common elements, outlining the insurance coverage requirements including property insurance for all common elements. If a casualty event like a hurricane, fire, or flood causes damage, the association’s insurance may cover the repairs. The liability of the association and unit owners is also determined based on whether the damage was caused by an insurable event or other causes like normal wear and tear or intentional and negligent acts. On the other hand, Section 718.113 emphasizes the association’s duty to maintain the common elements. If the association neglects this duty and a failure to maintain common elements like roofs, walls, or pipes leads to damage in individual units, the association may be held liable for the repairs. This section also outlines the association’s responsibility for certain elements like hurricane shutters, impact glass, code-compliant windows or doors, etc., if stipulated as such in the declaration of condominium. Furthermore, if the negligence in maintaining common elements causes damage making the unit uninhabitable, the association might be liable for the consequences. These statutes collectively create a framework under which the associations operate, and deviations from these stipulated responsibilities can lead to legal repercussions. The specific obligations and liabilities may also be influenced by the governing documents of the individual community. Hence, understanding the interplay between the Florida Statutes and the community’s governing documents is crucial for both the associations and the unit owners to ensure compliance and address issues related to repairs and maintenance adequately.
Given the intricacies of the legal frameworks and the potential variance in governing documents across different HOA and Condominium Associations, it is highly advisable for individuals facing such issues to hire an attorney experienced in HOA and Condominium litigation to navigate this legal domain effectively.
What types of claims are typically covered by HOA insurance?
HOA and Condominium Associations typically carry various insurance policies for different purposes to safeguard both the association and the community against a range of potential issues and liabilities. Here are the typical types of insurance they carry:
- Property and Casualty Insurance: This insurance is carried to protect the general community and association property against insurable events such as hurricanes or fires. It covers damages to common areas or shared structures (e.g., buildings, community pools, clubhouses, sidewalks) caused by events like fires, storms, or vandalism.
- Directors and Officers (D&O) Liability Insurance: This insurance, often referred to as Errors and Omissions Insurance, is meant to protect the directors and officers of the association in case they are sued for breaches of fiduciary duty or errors in the commission of their acts as board members. It’s designed to cover claims against HOA board members or officers for alleged negligence, mismanagement, or other actions that could be seen as failures in their duties.
- General Liability or Commercial General Liability Insurance: This insurance is to protect the association against negligence claims. These claims can arise from the association’s failure to maintain common elements, leading to property damage to unit owners or claims for personal injuries to unit owners and members of the public occurring on association property.
It’s crucial to note that the coverage details may vary depending on the specific HOA and COA insurance policy as well as the governing documents of the individual community. Therefore, it’s always advisable to review your association’s documents and insurance policy to confirm the coverage details and understand the extent of protection provided against different types of claims and liabilities.
How experienced is the legal team at Perez Mayoral in handling HOA claims?
We have significant experience dealing with HOA claims, so we are well-prepared to help homeowners with problems involving their HOAs and condominium associations. Some important things to know about our experience are:
- Diverse experience: Our lawyers successfully litigated on behalf of homeowners with many different claims, such as property damage, breaches of fiduciary duty, defamation, and shareholder derivative actions.
- Unique viewpoint: Since our legal team used to represent associations and insurance companies, they have the essential knowledge about how HOAs, condominium associations, and their insurers work. This helps them understand how associations operate, which can be helpful when fighting for homeowners.
- Focusing on homeowners: Our attorneys now only represent homeowners, demonstrating our dedication to protecting homeowners’ rights and interests in disagreements with their associations. We have significant experience dealing with HOA claims, so we are well-prepared to help homeowners with problems involving their HOAs and condominium associations.
What is the average cost of hiring an attorney specializing in HOA and COA disputes?
The type of claim determines the appropriate fee structure for our legal services. Most of our practice focuses on representing homeowners and condominium owners who have experienced property damage due to their association’s failure to maintain and repair “common elements” like roofs, windows, water lines and pipes, balconies, and other association property. Generally, we handle these cases on a “contingency” basis, meaning we only get paid if we recover compensation for our clients.
For matters involving rule enforcement, selective enforcement, disputes with association board members, violations of the association’s covenants, discrimination, harassment, conflicts between neighbors, or other related issues, we typically work on a refundable retainer basis. This means that our clients pay for the work we do on the case hourly rather than a flat fee. The retainer for each matter is determined based on the projected amount of work requested by the client.
What types of disputes can be brought to an attorney specializing in HOA and COA disputes?
Attorneys specializing in HOA and COA disputes handle conflicts between homeowners and their associations, whether they are homeowners’ associations or condominium associations. These disputes can range from minor issues, such as payment of dues, to more complex matters, such as interpreting rules and regulations or enforcing covenants. These attorneys can help to resolve a wide range of issues, including but not limited to violation of association bylaws and regulations, breach of contract, disputes over property boundaries or ownership rights, failure to pay dues or assessments on time, and harassment from other members. Our practice focuses on representing homeowners experiencing property damage due to the association’s failure to maintain and repair common elements.
How can an attorney specializing in HOA and COA disputes help with these conflicts?
Disputes between associations and homeowners can arise due to various issues, such as failure to comply with rules and regulations or disagreements over assessments. In such cases, an attorney specializing in HOA and COA disputes can significantly assist in providing legal advice and resolving disputes. These attorneys can help by reviewing the association’s governing documents, researching applicable laws, negotiating settlements, and, if necessary, representing the homeowner in court. With their expertise in association law and dispute resolution strategies, attorneys specializing in HOA and COA disputes are invaluable for resolving conflicts between homeowners and their associations, particularly when it comes to addressing property damage caused by the association’s failure to maintain and repair common elements like roofs, water lines and pipes, windows, balconies, and other association property. By working closely with homeowners and utilizing their extensive knowledge of the legal system, these attorneys can help secure fair compensation for damages and ensure that associations are held accountable for their responsibilities to maintain and repair common elements within the community.
How does Perez Mayoral help homeowners with their HOA claims?
Florida experiences a shortage of law firms that represent homeowners against their associations. While numerous “HOA Attorneys” can be found online, most exclusively represent HOAs. Only a handful of law firms that represent homeowners in disputes with their associations possess the necessary knowledge, skill, and litigation experience to effectively enforce their clients’ rights and achieve results. We are one of the few firms with skilled civil litigators and trial attorneys prepared to handle various potential claims. At Perez Mayoral, we help homeowners enforce their rights against their associations by providing top-notch legal representation for all the aforementioned matters. Our dedication to representing homeowners against their associations sets us apart from Florida’s other law firms.
Hollywood Condo Lawyer
Condominium living should feel secure, fair, and predictable. When disputes arise, that sense of stability can disappear quickly. At Perez Mayoral, we proudly represent homeowners only, never HOAs or condominium associations, and we stand ready to protect your rights. Your Hollywood, FL condo lawyer can help you fight back against unfair enforcement of rules and regulations. You can also take legal action with an attorney to make sure your condo association is holding up their end of the bargain by maintaining a safe environment for yourself and your other neighbors. At Perez Mayoral, P.A., we’ve spent years protecting the rights of home and condo owners. Now, we’re ready to help you. Read on to see why you need a condo board dispute attorney, and contact us today to get started.
Condo Lawyer Hollywood, FL
Every case is different. Sometimes, a condo association is unfairly targeting a resident, and harassing them with fines and overly-strict enforcement. You may notice your HOA is more flexible towards other residents, but not to you. There may also be denials or delays regarding any modifications you want to make to your unit, even though you’re trying to go through the process the right way by seeking your condo association’s approval in the first place.
You’ve been paying your fees – but what has your HOA been doing with your money? Damaged flooring, inadequate lighting, even elevators that don’t work… it’s frustrating to see that you’ve been paying so much money, with so little to show that your condo association is actually doing anything to maintain your neighborhood.
You can protect your rights with the help of your Hollywood condo lawyer. Your attorney can investigate your claims to determine whether your condominium association has been unfairly targeting you for fines and rules enforcement. And your legal team can also help you take action against a condo association that fails to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for you and your neighbors.
In some cases, an HOA or condo board may try to contest your claims. They may even try to escalate. It’s important to contact a condo governance lawyer who can support you through every step of the process. If you’ve reached out to a law firm with litigation experience, you can call your condo board’s bluff and carry the case to trial if necessary. You just need to make sure you’re working with an experienced condominium law attorney in the first place.
Understanding Condo Association Cases
A condominium attorney represents individual unit owners in disputes with their condominium associations. Condo law covers a wide range of issues, including maintenance obligations, special assessments, board elections, access to records, enforcement of rules, and financial transparency. While associations have authority under governing documents and Florida law, that authority has limits. When a board exceeds those limits or applies rules unfairly, homeowners have the right to challenge those actions. Many unit owners come to us frustrated and unsure of what steps to take next. They may be facing fines they believe are improper, sudden increases in assessments, or denied requests for repairs to common areas. Others are dealing with harassment, lack of access to official records, or conflicts over parking, pets, or renovations. These disputes often create stress at home and tension within the community.
What most homeowners really want is simple. They want fair treatment. They want transparency. They want to live in their property without constant conflict. Our job is to help you assert your rights while keeping the process focused and strategic. We review governing documents, financial records, and communications from the association. We evaluate whether the board has followed proper procedures. If necessary, we pursue mediation, arbitration, or litigation to protect your interests. Working with a Hollywood, FL condo lawyer means having someone who understands the Florida Condominium Act and how it applies to real-world situations in Hollywood communities. Every association is different, and small details in the declaration or bylaws can make a big difference. We take the time to understand those details and build a plan that aligns with your goals. Whether you want to resolve a dispute quickly or challenge ongoing misconduct, we guide you through each step with clarity.
Why Experience Matters In Condo Association Cases
Condo disputes can escalate quickly. Experience matters because these cases often involve strict deadlines, detailed statutes, and layered governing documents. We know how to identify strong claims, avoid common missteps, and present clear arguments on behalf of homeowners. Our firm has built a reputation for standing up to associations and protecting property owners. Highlights include:
- Over 100 Years of Combined Legal Experience
- Recognition as Voted Best of Florida 2025
- BBB-accredited business with an A+ rating
- Justia 10.0 lawyer rating
- Documented case results involving overturned fines, reduced assessments, and successful record access actions
We proudly represent homeowners only. That focus allows us to approach each case with a clear mission. We are available with 24/7 live answering, so you can speak with someone when issues arise, not days later.
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Condo disputes can disrupt your daily life, but you do not have to face them alone. Perez Mayoral stands ready to fight for homeowners and help restore fairness in your community. Connect with our legal professionals today to speak with our team and take the first step toward resolving your condo dispute.
Types of Condo Legal Issues We Handle
Condominium ownership comes with a unique set of legal considerations that differ from standard real estate or landlord-tenant matters. Whether you are a unit owner, a board member, or an association, understanding the types of issues that commonly arise can help you recognize when legal guidance may be warranted.
- HOA and Condo Association Disputes – Disagreements between unit owners and their associations are among the most frequent issues in condo law. These conflicts often stem from rule enforcement, selective treatment, or disputes over authority and governance.
- Assessment and Fee Disputes – Condo owners may be challenged with special assessments or fee increases that they believe are improper or excessive. These cases involve reviewing governing documents, board authority, and whether proper procedures were followed.
- Construction Defects – Defects in a building’s structure, plumbing, roofing, or common areas can affect an entire community. Unit owners and associations alike may have legal recourse against developers or contractors responsible for the deficient work.
- Contract Review and Negotiation – Purchase agreements, vendor contracts, and management agreements all carry significant legal weight in the condo setting. Having these documents reviewed before signing can prevent costly problems down the road.
- Foreclosure Defense – Association liens for unpaid assessments can lead to foreclosure proceedings against a unit owner. Understanding your rights and options in this situation is important before the process moves forward.
- Board Member and Election Disputes – Condominium elections and board decisions are governed by Florida law and the association’s bylaws. When those rules are not followed, owners may have grounds to challenge the outcome or a board’s actions.
- Covenant and Rule Enforcement – Associations have the authority to enforce community rules, but that authority has limits. Disputes arise when enforcement is inconsistent, retaliatory, or goes beyond what the governing documents actually permit.
- Tenant and Leasing Restrictions – Many condo associations regulate how and whether units can be rented. Conflicts between owners who want to lease their units and association restrictions are a common source of legal disputes.
- Water Intrusion and Habitability Issues – Water damage that crosses unit lines or originates in common areas raises questions about who is responsible for repairs and costs. These situations often require a careful review of the association’s master policy and the condo’s declaration.
Florida’s Condominium Act outlines the rights and responsibilities of both unit owners and associations, and it plays a central role in how most condo disputes are resolved.
Condo law in Florida is specific, and the outcome of a dispute often depends on the language in your governing documents and how state statutes apply to your situation. If you are dealing with any of these issues, connecting with a Hollywood condo lawyer can help you understand where you stand and what steps make sense.
Condo Dispute Statistics in Hollywood, FL
Nationally, the Foundation for Community Association Research counts roughly 373,000 community associations housing about 78.1 million residents in its community association research. Florida carries the second-highest total of any state, behind only California, per the Foundation’s state-by-state data. Condominiums make up somewhere between a third and forty percent of those associations. Broward County’s coastline is stacked with them. U.S. Census data shows a large concentration of multi-unit housing in Hollywood, much of it older oceanfront and Intracoastal stock. Where buildings age and owners share structure, disputes follow.
Questions to Ask a Hollywood Condo Lawyer Before Hiring
Choosing the right lawyer for a condo fight matters as much as the facts of the case. The wrong fit costs you time you may not have. Before you sign anything, a Hollywood, FL condo owner should ask a few direct questions and listen closely to the answers.
- Who do you actually represent? Some firms work both sides of association law. We do not. Perez Mayoral, P.A. represents homeowners and unit owners, never the association, so there is never a conflict about whose interests come first.
- Have you handled a dispute like mine? Ask whether the firm regularly deals with your specific problem, whether that is a board trying to enforce an invalid rule or a fight over how to fight a violation notice. Pattern recognition shortens the path to a result.
- How do you charge? Get this in plain terms. We handle most property damage matters on contingency and use a refundable retainer for governance work, and we explain the full cost of hiring counsel up front rather than after the fact.
- How will you read my documents? Your case turns on the governing documents, also known as the association’s declaration, governing documents, or rules and regulations. A serious lawyer reads them before predicting anything.
- What if the board singled me out? If a board fined you without a hearing or enforced a rule against you while ignoring your neighbors, ask how the firm proves selective enforcement. The answer should involve building a record, not just outrage.
- What is the deadline on my claim? Florida is strict here. A condominium attorney in Hollywood should know that most negligence-based claims carry a two-year filing window, and should ask when your problem began before quoting odds.
- Can you get the records the board is hiding? Boards stall on document requests constantly. Ask how the firm acquires official records and turns a refusal into leverage.
- Will this settle, or go to trial? A candid lawyer will tell you most disputes resolve before trial, while still preparing the case as if it will not.
Hollywood Condo Lawyer FAQs
Does Perez Mayoral, P.A. represent condo boards or homeowners?
Homeowners. We represent unit owners and homeowners only, and we never take on associations, boards, or their insurers. That single rule keeps our loyalty undivided. When you hire our firm, you know the attorney across the desk works for you and no one else in the building.
What does a Hollywood condo attorney handle?
We take on the disputes that put an owner against the association. That covers unfair rule enforcement, fines and hearing violations, disputed assessments and liens, withheld records, denied repair requests, and property damage caused by neglected common elements.
Can the association enforce a rule I never voted on?
Sometimes. Boards have real authority, but it has limits set by the declaration and by how the rule was adopted. If you are being held to a rule you never approved, the way it was passed and applied can decide whether it sticks. We review the process, not just the rule.
How much does a Hollywood condo lawyer cost?
The fee follows the type of case. Property damage claims tied to an association’s failure to maintain common elements usually run on contingency, so there is no attorney’s fee unless we recover for you. Enforcement and governance matters typically use a refundable retainer billed against hourly work. We explain it during your initial case review.
How long do I have to take legal action in Hollywood, FL?
Less time than most owners think. A claim built on negligence generally must be filed within two years of when the harm occurs, while a claim based on a written agreement like the recorded declaration generally allows five years under the Florida Statutes. Once the deadline passes, the court will almost always dismiss the case.
Can I challenge a special assessment I think is improper?
Often, yes. A special assessment has to be properly authorized, noticed, and documented to hold up. When a board skips required steps, the assessment can be open to challenge a special assessment. We look at how the charge was approved and whether the money is being used the way the documents require.
What can I recover if my unit was damaged?
It depends on the proof. Recoverable losses can include the cost of repairs, the expense of staying elsewhere while a unit is unlivable, and the value of personal property the damage destroyed.
What happens at my first meeting?
We listen, then we assess. Bring your declaration, your notices, your photos, and any correspondence with the board. During the initial case review, our Hollywood condo lawyer walks through what you have, where you stand, and what a realistic next step looks like.
Local Information for Hollywood Condo Cases
Where Hollywood Condo Disputes Are Handled
Condominium lawsuits in Hollywood, FL are filed in Florida’s Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, which serves Broward County. For owners on the south end of the county, the County Civil South Regional Courthouse sits right on 3550 Hollywood Boulevard, and an overview of clerk and court services is available through Broward County. The declaration that governs your building and any recorded lien live in the county’s official records. Hollywood’s housing leans heavily toward coastal high-rises and mid-rise condominiums, much of it built decades ago along the beach and the Intracoastal. Older buildings near salt water generate a steady stream of maintenance failures, large assessments, and water intrusion claims, which is why so many condo disputes in this community come down to who was responsible for keeping a shared component in good repair.
What Are Important Local Resources for Hollywood Condo Owners?
These resources can help you locate filings, records, and the state agency that oversees associations. None of them gives legal advice or advocates for you in a dispute. They are listed here only for your convenience.
- Broward County Clerk of Courts, (954) 831-6565. Maintains civil court records and recorded documents, including declarations and association liens.
- Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes, Fort Lauderdale Regional Office, (954) 202-3982. The state office overseeing condominium associations and certain owner complaints.
- Broward County Property Appraiser, (954) 357-6830. Provides parcel records, ownership information, and property valuation data.
Perez Mayoral, P.A. does not endorse, sponsor, or have any affiliation with these organizations, and including them here is not a recommendation. They are offered solely as a starting point for your own research.
About Perez Mayoral, P.A.
Co-founder Erik A. Perez leads the firm’s homeowners and condominium association litigation practice and has been a member of the Florida Bar since 2015. Before opening the firm, he represented national insurance carriers and community associations, and he now turns that inside knowledge toward unit owners, appearing regularly on CBS, NBC, and Spectrum News affiliates as a commentator on Florida condo and HOA matters. Our attorneys have obtained results that include a $195,608.32 award of fees and costs in a homeowner insurance dispute, affirmed on appeal, and a writ of prohibition that disqualified a judge in a condominium case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes, though they show how this firm advocates for its clients.
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Contact Perez Mayoral, P.A.
When a condo board in Hollywood enforces rules unfairly, lets your building fall apart, or hides behind its lawyers, you need someone in your corner who only answers to homeowners. We take most property damage cases on contingency, so there is no attorney’s fee unless we recover for you, and we handle enforcement and governance matters on a refundable retainer. Your initial case review is a straightforward look at your documents and your options, with no pressure attached. We keep live answering open around the clock, so help is there when you need it. Contact us to begin.
