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Evonne Andris
Stephanie Bowman
Roberto C. Blanch
L. Chere Trigg
B. Michael Clark Jr.
Awilda Esteras
Michael L. Hyman
Jonathan M. Mofsky
Laura Manning-Hudson
Nicole R. Kurtz
Oscar R. Rivera
Siegfried Rivera
Christyne Santisteban
Lindsey Thurswell Lehr
Michael Toback

Latest from Florida HOA Lawyer Blog

Communities with associations come with many advantages, and the particulars of buying/selling or renting in such enclaves should not come as a surprise for anyone.
In accordance with Florida law, buyers of a condominium unit have a statutory right to cancel their transaction within the applicable recission period after executing a contract and receiving a…

The firm’s latest Miami Herald “Real Estate Counselor” column was authored by Nicole R. Kurtz and appears in Sunday’s edition of the newspaper. The article, which is titled “Why HOA Architectural Reviews Need Careful Deliberation,” focuses on how homeowners association boards of directors rely upon the decisions and recommendations of architectural review committees comprised of…

The firm’s latest Miami Herald “Real Estate Counselor” column was authored by shareholder Evonne Andris.  The article, which is titled “How Florida’s New Nonprofit Laws Will Affect Community Associations,” focuses on the significant changes to the Florida Nonprofit Corporation Act under House Bill 797 and their expected impact on community associations. It reads:
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The Biscayne 21 case has become one of the most closely watched condominium termination disputes in Florida, offering important guidance for developers, associations and unit owners alike.
At the center of the dispute was a Miami condominium whose original declaration required the unanimous consent of all unit owners to terminate the condominium. After acquiring a…

At first glance, this proposed legislation (House Bill 797) may not seem like a community association bill as it was not aimed specifically at condominiums, homeowners’ associations, or cooperatives. Instead, the bill presents a major revision to Florida’s nonprofit corporation statute, Chapter 617, designed to align Florida law with the Model Nonprofit Corporation Act.
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The firm’s latest Miami Herald “Real Estate Counselor” column was authored by Awilda Esteras. The article, which is titled “New Bankruptcies Show Dire Toll of Litigation for Associations,” focuses on two South Florida condominium association bankruptcy filings from the last several months that reaffirm how litigation costs and losses can lead to financial ruin for…

The firm’s latest Miami Herald “Real Estate Counselor” column was authored by shareholder Michael Toback. The article, which is titled “Community Associations Popular with Homeowners Despite Proposed Law,” focuses on the positive outlook for community associations despite proposed state legislation aimed at significantly reshaping how their disputes are handled.
Michael’s column reads:
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