Steady minds for changing times
The Florida condominium market and homeowners association markets are ever changing, and the Florida statutes regulating them are changing along with them. With defaults rising and lawsuits multiplying, your association needs expert counsel to help protect your common investment and promote your common interests.
Our Community Association practice group brings together attorneys with extensive experience in condominium and HOA law, real estate development, contracts, and litigation, so we can provide big-picture solutions for all of your legal headaches.
Cool heads for hot disputes
We know that passions can run hot when quality of life is at stake. But at the end of the day, we believe that a community solution is almost always better than a court summons. That’s why we strive to bring neighbors together without bringing the courts into it – cutting legal bills and building a sense of community at the same time.
When it comes to solutions for association problems, one size most certainly does not fit all. We take the time to listen to your unique situation, then present you with a range of options to consider. Choose exactly what works best for you, given your association’s size and budget.
Professional services for proven results
Our services are designed with the needs of your association in mind. Below are just a few of the vast array of services that we provide.
To keep your association compliant with the law, we:
- Interpret association documents and government statutes in plain, common-sense language.
- Bring condominium documents up-to-date with the latest statutory requirements.
- Advise you on the latest state and federal court decisions affecting community associations.
To support your association’s firm financial footing, we:
- Review and draft contracts for services such as grounds maintenance or elevator repairs.
- Assist the board with budgets, special assessments, and reserves.
- Counsel the board on insurance and casualty issues.
- Assist in the timely collections of dues and assessments through notices, liens, and foreclosure actions.
To keep your association running smoothly, we:
- Provide general counsel on day-to-day operational matters, governance issues, and fiduciary responsibilities of the board.
- Counsel the Board on compliance with applicable election procedures and meeting notice requirements.
- Advise the Board on the relative maintenance, repair and replacement obligations of the unit owner and those of the association.
From the simplest of operational questions to the most complex litigation, we are committed to offering your association the best legal advice and the most practical solution.