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What to Know About Enforcing HOA Rules and Regulations
There are rules… and then there is enforcement. While making the rules is one thing, it can be a whole other challenge to effectively enforce them. Yet enforcing HOA governing documents, including its CC&Rs, bylaws, and other rules and regulations, is crucial for...
What is the Hierarchy of Governance for Florida HOAs?
Living in an HOA means living in your own tiny governed community. It’s a community within a community within a county and a state (and so on) - you can think of it almost like a stack of nesting dolls. And while each association has its own unique set of CC&Rs,...
Hot Topics in Florida HOAs
Presentation by Dania Fernandez to the Florida House of Representatives Last November, I was invited to present before the Florida House Regulatory Reform and Economic Development Subcommittee on the issue of “Hot Topics in Florida HOAs.” While there are numerous hot...
Florida Legislation Affecting HOAs: What You Need to Know
Legislation impacting Florida condo associations is always in flux. New laws are frequently adopted, and it’s the HOA board members' responsibility to stay up-to-date. For this and other reasons, it can be prudent to keep an HOA attorney on retainer to ensure ongoing...
How Your HOA Attorney Resolves Legal Disputes within Your Community
Legal disputes within an HOA can be disruptive, to say the least. At worst, they can lead to expensive litigation and drain the association’s resources. It’s generally in the best interest of all parties to resolve disputes as quickly and amicably as possible. A...
Risk Mitigation 101: How Condo Associations Can Proactively Protect Themselves with Legal Counsel
Prevention is the best medicine for your health and your HOA. Condo associations in Florida are subject to numerous legal requirements and the opportunities for risk abound. Fortunately, by taking proactive steps, HOAs can prevent many issues from even...
5 Ways an HOA Attorney Adds Value to Your Community
Miami condo associations can bump into all kinds of legal trouble without even knowing there’s an issue…until it’s too late. Seemingly small issues blow up into expensive litigation, unexpected financial challenges lead to dues delinquency, and a host of other...
Why Every Florida Condo Association Should Have an Attorney on Retainer
Condo associations run much like any other government entity or business organization. While they have their own set of rules and regulations that must be followed, they must also abide by local, state and federal law. That’s a lot of laws to keep track of! To comply...
How to Address Common Misconceptions about Assessment Increases
Misconceptions about HOA dues abound. Even Floridians who have lived in HOA communities for years still hang on to ill-conceived ideas about assessment increases. Whether you’re addressing long-standing members of the community or new unit owners who just closed...