TOP REAL ESTATE LEGAL ISSUES: WHAT’S TRENDING NOW With many former delinquent unit owners foreclosed out and replaced by paying owners, community associations are generally doing better financially than several years ago. It is critical, however, to maintain a sound collections strategy. This means monitoring payments by unit owners and putting any new delinquencies into...Read More
TOP REAL ESTATE LEGAL ISSUES: WHAT’S TRENDING NOW What is the difference between an emotional support animal and a trained service dog? While both are referred to as assistance animals, service animals and emotional support animals are defined and dealt with differently under federal laws. A service animal is defined narrowly under the Americans with...Read More
TOP REAL ESTATE LEGAL ISSUES: WHAT’S TRENDING NOW Can a condo or co-op board enforce non- smoking rules upon an individual homeowner or renter? Smoking regulations are becoming more and more common, as are monetary judgments and precedent setting cases. Managing partner, Dennis J. Eisinger, is at the legal forefront on the smoking vs. nonsmoking...Read More
TOP REAL ESTATE LEGAL ISSUES: WHAT’S TRENDING NOW The Airbnb Controversy Controlling short term rentals can be very difficult for community associations, co-ops and HOAs; especially with the proliferation of internet commerce sites like Airbnb. Community associations commonly, and justifiably, have some sort of rental restrictions in their governing documents ranging from outright bans to...Read More
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – (February 29, 2016) – The law firm of Eisinger, Brown, Lewis, Frankel & Chaiet, P.A. announced they recently received the Florida Community Association Journal’s 2016 Readers’ Choice Award, winning a Gold Level for Legal Services. This is the third consecutive year the firm has been honored with the esteemed distinction for excellence. Eisinger Law was selected...Read More
HOLLYWOOD, FLA. – (February 24, 2016) – The law firm of Eisinger, Brown, Lewis, Frankel, & Chaiet, P.A. recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. Since its founding, the firm has grown significantly to a dedicated staff of 25, including seven partners, and counts among its clients more than 600 community associations. Reflecting back on the past...Read More
HOLLYWOOD, FLA. – (February 22, 2016) – The law firm of Eisinger Law announced that partner Jed L. Frankel was recently certified by the Supreme Court of Florida as a Circuit Mediator. Frankel is certified for a two year term as a mediator in all judicial circuits throughout the state of Florida. He is Board...Read More
Blog post by firm Founder and managing partner, Dennis J. Eisinger It’s hard to believe but, in January of 2016, we will celebrate our law firm’s 20th anniversary. When Eisinger, Brown, Lewis, Frankel, & Chaiet, P.A. was founded almost two decades ago, we began with four attorneys and a very small staff. We were experienced...Read More
HOLLYWOOD, FLA. – (December 7, 2015) – Serving on the board of directors of a community association, whether it is a condominium or homeowners association, entails specific responsibilities for directing management of the property and adhering to all applicable laws, rules, covenants and policies. As the end of the year approaches, the time is right...Read More
