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Dispute Resolution of Condo Controversies Outside the Courtroom: Settlement, Mediation, and Arbitration of Condo Association and Selective Enforcement Controversies

The State of Florida does its part to protect home owners living in shared residential communities (condominiums, timeshares, mobile homes) not only through the passage of legislation designed to assist in the resolution of disputes that may arise, but also by the...

Selective Enforcement Defense Against Florida Condo Boards and Community Associations (HOAs): Are Condo Associations Playing Favorites? Can Florida Home Owners Fight Back?

Last Update: 08/01/16 When you buy a home in a community – be it a condominium or gated community – that is subject to a condo or homeowners’ association, then like it or not, you are giving up a bit of your freedom in order to live there.  The...

Florida Condo Owners Frustrated By Those Not Doing Their Part: Can a Condo Owner Sue a Delinquent Owner for Failing to Pay Condo Association Dues?

In Florida, condominiums are extremely popular – for retirees, downsizing couples, those wanting a vacation home or a second home – condo living in Florida has offered a wonderful life style to many, many people over the years.  Over that time, condominium...

Florida Quiet Title Actions and Mortgage Termination Suits: Why Are Title Insurance Companies Wary in Florida of Issuing Title Insurance Policies?

Last Update: 02/24/16 Last week, the Sun Sentinel published an article that pointed out how one title insurance underwriter was advising its members, i.e., Florida title insurances agents, regarding “mortgage terminator” judgments and the problems...

SB 1196 Goes to Governor Scott’s Desk: Will He Veto New Law That Ends Implied Warranty of Developers and Puts Burden on Homeowners’ Associations and Individual Florida Home Buyers?

The Florida Legislature has passed SB 1196 and it’s setting on the Governor’s desk, awaiting his decision on whether to veto the darn thing or sign it into effective Florida law.   Here is the full text of the law: Section 553.835, Florida Statutes Implied...