We are often asked to provide our opinion and guidance regarding the rights and duties of Associations to install speed/traffic control devices and/or otherwise manage traffic on Association Property.  Many Associations experience problems with drivers exceeding acceptable speed limits along Association roadways.  Some Associations have gone to great lengths to address this problem, by installing...Read More

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – (June 4, 2019) – The law firm of Eisinger Law. announced that shareholder Alessandra Stivelman was recently certified by The Florida Bar in the practice area of Condominium and Planned Development Law.Read More

STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR DEFICIENCY STARTS WITH FORECLOSURE FINAL JUDGMENT Dyck-O’Neal, Inc. v. Norton, No. 2D17-4968 (2d DCA March 15, 2019) After entry of a final foreclosure judgment and foreclosure sale which did not satisfy the amounts owed pursuant to a promissory note and mortgage, the judgment creditor instituted a deficiency action seeking damages, interest,...Read More

HOLLYWOOD, FLA. – (March 11, 2019) – The law firm of Eisinger Law was recently honored with the Florida Community Association Journal’s 2019 Readers’ Choice Award, winning a prestigious a Platinum Level for Legal Services. The FLCAJ Readers’ Choice Awards is a unique recognition program that shines a spotlight on the positive and productive contributions...Read More

Serving on the board of directors of a community association, whether it is a condominium or homeowners association or a co-op, comes with a lot of responsibility. Part of being a successful leader is identifying potentially problematic situations and knowing when to ask for professional help. Jed Frankel, a partner with Eisinger Law, identifies the...Read More

Associations Now Liable for Third Party Violations of Hostile Environment Harassment Laws The Fair Housing Act (FHA) was amended in 2016 to prohibit quid pro quo (“this for that”) and hostile environment harassment in connection with the sale, rental and availability of housing. Pursuant to 24 CFR Section 100.7(a)(1)(iii), the amendment also applies conduct by...Read More

Lately Eisinger, Brown, Lewis, Frankel & Chaiet, P.A has had to resolve many disputes relating to security deposits collected by our Condominium Associations from tenants who rent from individual unit owners. It is standard procedure for many Associations, if the authority to do so appears in their declaration or bylaws, to require a security deposit...Read More