Monthly Archives: November 2023
How To Avoid Claims Of ‘Selective Enforcement’ As A Condo Board
One of the most crucial requirements of most condominium regulations is to treat every unit owner in an equal manner wherever possible. However, when there are disputes between owners and the board, it is not uncommon to see an owner allege that selective enforcement has taken place. If a rule is enforced against one… Read More »
Breaches Of Contract In Florida Real Estate Sales
There are several potential reasons why a breach of a Florida real estate contract may happen, any of which can potentially torpedo a deal. When a breach happens, it can be a complex legal wrangle to sort out which party is owed what. An experienced attorney can help explain your options and advise on… Read More »
Can Community Associations Ban Specific Pet Breeds?
There are a variety of dog breeds that are seen, rightly or wrongly, as dangerous – rottweilers, German shepherds, and pit bulls being the most common examples. Florida, among other states, had enacted ‘breed-specific’ legislation barring these breeds from homes and public facilities, but the last bans were abolished in 2023. That said, there… Read More »
Florida’s Largest HOA Tries To Pick Up The Pieces
The Hammocks is a homeowners’ association (HOA) in West Kendall, southwest of Miami. For the past seven years, it has been governed by a “tyrannical, secretive board of directors,” which now stands accused of allegedly stealing millions in fees from the roughly 6500 homeowners. As of March 2023, a new board is trying to… Read More »