The firm’s latest Miami Herald “Real Estate Counselor” column was authored by Awilda Esteras and appeared in Sunday’s edition of the newspaper. The article, which is titled “Condo Association Foreclosures Must Comply with Notice Requirements,” focuses on the takeaways from recent rulings in a Miami-Dade case which reinforce that associations’ failures to strictly comply with…

The firm’s latest Miami Herald “Real Estate Counselor” column was authored by Michael L. Hyman. The article, which is titled “Condo Sellers Must Tell Buyers About Special Assessment Costs — or Risk Lawsuit,” focuses on the need for condominium sellers to disclose looming special assessments to buyers. It reads:
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The firm’s latest Miami Herald “Real Estate Counselor” column was authored by shareholder Nicole R. Kurtz and appears in today’s edition of the newspaper.  The article, which is titled “Roaming or Attacking Dogs Can Hurt People — and Homeowner Associations,” focuses on a lawsuit that was filed recently over a tragic dog-mauling death and the…

Lawsuits claiming negligence against community associations can expose them to serious legal and financial consequences, especially when they involve alleged personal injuries that occur on common property. Such cases underscore the need for associations to take and implement proactive measures to minimize risks and protect residents and guests.
Most governing documents make associations responsible for…

The firm’s latest Miami Herald “Real Estate Counselor” column was authored by Niurys Robaina and appears in Sunday’s edition of the newspaper. The article, which is titled “Does Your Condo Tower Have Adequate Emergency Radio Signals if There’s a Fire?”, focuses on the provision of the Florida Fire Prevention Code addressing fire department radio coverage…

A recent report in the Palm Beach Post highlights a troubling trend for buyers of newly constructed condominiums in Florida: many developments are facing poor construction quality, hidden defects and expensive legal battles shortly after move-in. Issues range from substandard workmanship and violations of building standards to structural problems that may not be apparent until…

In response to concerns from construction contractors over the slow response from Florida local governmental entities to change orders that could create delays and added costs, the Florida Legislature made some important changes earlier this year. For new contracts that are executed as of July 1, 2025, local governmental entities now have a strict deadline for…