Living in the Sunshine State has its perks, but residents of Florida condos are not strangers to the challenges posed by mold. The humid climate of Florida creates a perfect breeding ground for mold, which can cause significant damage to property and health. When faced with mold issues in a condo, understanding when to hire...Read More

Discovering black mold in your Florida condo can be a distressing experience. Unfortunately, the high humidity levels in Florida can make preventing and controlling mold growth particularly challenging. Knowing what steps to take after discovering black mold in your home, including hiring licensed mold assessors and contractors, can help make the claims and remediation process...Read More

It has been a particularly rainy spring in Florida and many condominium owners are dealing with mold and water damage in condos because their Associations are failing to maintain the common elements in their complex. Fortunately, if the Association has failed to properly maintain the comment elements, such as the roof or the exterior walls,...Read More

Florida Condo Mold and Water Damage Claims Living in a warm and humid climate like Florida’s puts your home at risk for mold growth. The risk only increases during hurricane season (June 1 – November 30).  Mold prevention should not only be a regular part of maintaining your Florida condo, but it is also important...Read More

As a Florida Condo Lawyer with offices near Miami, South Beach, Sunny Isles, Aventura and Fort Lauderdale, I get hundreds of calls from condo owners that have suffered some type of damage due to toxic mold and water intrusion from the condominium common elements like the roof and plumbing as well as damage from other...Read More

If you live in a condo and experience mold and water damage, you should consult a Florida condo lawyer immediately. Mold and water damage are serious issues, and you need good representation to protect your interests. Here are reasons that engaging the services of a lawyer experienced in representing individual condo owners is a wise...Read More

As a Condo Attorney that represents individual Condo Owners in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Naples and many cities throughout Florida, the question I get asked the most is:  Who is responsible for mold contamination and water damage in my condominium? First, one must identify the source of the water intrusion that caused the damage...Read More

I am sitting here in my law office in Hollywood, near Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Aventura and the rain is pouring down. I figure with all the rain we are getting today it is probably a good day to make a visual inspection of my own home for signs of water intrusion. As a homeowner...Read More

If you are thinking of renovating your Florida condo, there are certain steps you must take before construction can begin. First and foremost, you must check your Association’s Governing Documents (Declaration of Condominium and Condo Rules)  to be sure your proposed renovation is allowed. Second and equally important is ensuring that you have the necessary...Read More

If you are a Florida condo owner and are seeking legal representation to assist you with a dispute with your Association, there are several important factors to consider when hiring counsel. First and foremost, you want an attorney who is experienced in Florida condo law and has a winning track record with cases like yours....Read More

Heavy rains are a normal occurrence in Florida. And while Floridians are well accustomed to preparing for and dealing with drenching storms and high winds, it is just as important to be diligent in the aftermath of the storm. This is particularly true for condominium owners who suffer water damage to their units due to...Read More

Under Florida condo law, condominium associations are responsible for maintaining the common elements of the property. Generally, this includes the parts of the complex that belong to all owners, such as the roof, exterior walls, grounds, walkways, corridors, and lobbies. Common elements do not include anything inside the four walls of your unit, with the...Read More

When you buy a condo in Florida, it is important to understand the maintenance and repair obligations you will have as an owner.  Generally speaking, your condo owner’s association (COA) will be responsible for maintaining and repairing the common spaces.  For a detached condo, this typically covers landscaping, trash, and the building exterior.  Some exterior...Read More

Condo Law Firm For Consumers If you are involved in a dispute with your Homeowner’s Association, it is important to understand your rights and obligations, as well as your possible options for pursuing a complaint.  Whether your dispute involves a selective enforcement claim, a request for a reasonable accommodation for a therapy pet, payment for...Read More

If you have suffered water damage in your Florida condominium, it is important to understand your rights and obligations.  Whether or not you will have any responsibility to pay for the resulting damage will depend primarily on its cause. Generally speaking, if the damage was caused by an “insurable event,” meaning something unusual, unexpected and...Read More

Florida Condo Attorney When you own a condo, you’re usually part of an association, an HOA. This association typically requires all members to pay membership fees and abide by certain rules and guidelines. As an owner and association member, you’re entitled to certain rights and protections under the law, and a Florida condo attorney can...Read More

As a Condo Attorney with offices near Downtown Miami, Brickel Avenue, and South Beach Florida,  my practice is focused on representing individuals that have disputes with Condo Associations, Homeowner Associations, and other Owners. I am amazed at how many beautiful new luxury Condominium buildings have been successfully completed recently. It seems like a great place...Read More

If you live in a condo in Miami, Aventura, Sunny Isles, Fort Lauderdale,  Boca Raton, Hollywood,  Hallandale Beach, or even Naples, chances are you have had a dispute with your condo association or they have had one with you.  Because Florida law and Association Governing Documents (Declaration / By-laws)  allow prevailing party attorneys fees in...Read More

If you have a Service Dog or Emotional Support Animal and your Association is questioning your need or simply conducting a reasonable inquiry you should consult with an Attorney before responding.Read More

The sun is out and there is not a cloud in the sky! It is days like this that make us glad we live in South Florida but, with Tropical Depression 16 and all the rain we have had over the last several months how is your roof holding up?  Have you checked your interior...Read More

We have been getting a tremendous response from all of you thanks to this website. We have helped many Florida Condo Owners and Homeowners with water damage cases, mold contamination, pet restrictions, selective enforcement, illegal budgets and harassment by overzealous board members. For those of you new to the site we offer a Free Case...Read More

Thanks to the relevance of  https://www.floridacondoattorneys.com.php53-11.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/  I get several calls each day from Florida Condo Owners that have problems with their Associations. Many have water damage claims due to the Association’s failure to maintain the common elements while others have problems with pet restrictions or with harassment from Board members. Because I charge by the...Read More

In Florida many condo owners and homeowners have problems with their Associations and other owners but aren’t sure if they should hire a lawyer. This post is designed to assist condo owners and homeowners in making that decision. Florida condo owners and homeowners are routinely faced with many problems related to condominium law, the Florida...Read More

Many Florida Condo Owners have water and mold damage from roof leaks or other leaks caused by the Condo Association's failure to maintain the common elements. Until the Condo Association Board is faced with a lawsuit or the threat of litigation coming from an experienced Trial Attorney they may never take the appropriate steps to...Read More

Was anybody outraged by the article that appeared in Sunday’s Miami Herald entitled Homeowner Associations Step Up Foreclosure Filings? I don’t know about you but our Courts are already clogged with Lenders filing foreclosure suits, do we really need Condo Associations and Homeowner Associations adding to the congestion with lawuits seeking to foreclose your home...Read More

As an experienced Trial Attorney with offices near Fort Lauderdale, Miami and  Aventura, I have helped many Condo Owners and Homeowners resolve disputes that they have with their Associations, Board Members, Property Managers and with other owners.  I have handled all types of cases from water and mold damage due to association failure to maintain...Read More

The title of this article is Emotional Support Animals and Service Dogs.  Of course many of you know that I am a Florida Attorney that represents condo owners and homeowners that have disputes with their associations.   I handle all types of cases including condo pet restrictions, mold and water damage cases and cases dealing with 55...Read More

Many  Condominium Owners, Homeowners and Co-op Owners living in Florida have problems with their associations. Whether it is due to water damage or mold damage from the association’s failure to maintain,  hurricane claims, personal injury claims in common areas, covenant enforcement,  illegal budget increases, selective enforcement, improper leasing restrictions, tortious interference with owner’s right to...Read More

As a Florida Condo Lawyer aiming in representing owners in disputes against their associations I often get asked “how long do I have to file suit against my condo association?”  Many condo owners and homeowners have claims against their associations for “water damage and mold damage damage due to association’s failure to maintain common elements,...Read More

The rainy season is upon us in Florida. Every afternoon the clouds form and the rain pours. Condo owners and homeowners need to be alert to the signs of roof leaks, water damage and mold contamination.  During heavy rains be sure to check the ceiling and areas around the window for signs of moisture. For...Read More

Under Florida Law the Association is responsible for all damages proximately caused by its failure to maintain the common elements. Because the association's duty is non-delegable the Association will have very few defenses to the owner's claim.Read More

In deciding whether to file a lawsuit against your Condominium Association or Homeowner’s Association, one of the most powerful claims that can be raised is the Association’s failure to maintain the common elements. For Condominium Associations governed by Chapter 718 of the Florida Statutes, Section 718.113(1) provides in material part the following: “Maintenance of the...Read More