Loud Noises, Foul Odors, Shake the Walls Vibrations, Barking Dogs and Late Night Dancers – Is it a Nuisance? WHAT: Condominium residents and board members are invited to attend a free Condo Rights Workshop to explore a variety of nuisance topics: from loud noises at all hours, barking dogs, cigarette smoke, confrontations with neighbors, hoarding...Read More
American with Disability Act Requirements and Potential Legal Consequences When Going Digital By: Carolina Sznajderman Sheir, Esq. and Jonathan Garber Like it or not, many Florida condominium associations are now digital. As of January 1, 2019, Florida condominium associations with 150 or more units are required to maintain a website pursuant to Fla. Stat. §718.111(12)(g)....Read More
One of the biggest complaints expressed by association unit owners is the lack of transparency and/or access to information regarding the operations of the association. It seems that vital operative documents such as the Declaration, By-Laws, meeting minutes, contracts, and bank statements are a mystery to most owners. This mystery is actually a myth, as...Read More
Alessandra Stivelman e Carolina Sznajderman Sheir da firma Eisinger, Brown, Levis, Frankel & Chaiet em Hollywood enfocam a sua prática em lei de a sua prática em leis de associações comunitárias e “Real Estate Laws”. As recentes mudanças e tendências políticas na imigração do presidente Donald Trump refletem certas ideologias da comunidade dos Estados Unidos...Read More
November, 2019 GOOGLE MAPS PHOTOGRAPH NOT ADMISSIBLE AS EVIDENCE City of Miami v. Kho, 44 Fla. L. Weekly D2555 (Fla. 3d DCA October 16, 2019) Photographic evidence often plays a critical role at trial. Google and other services make photographs available on their sites for public use, at no charge. As this recent case illustrates, the rules...Read More
HOMEOWNERS ORDERED TO ARBITRATION Hayslip v. U.S. Home Corp., 276 So. 3d 109 (Fla. 2d DCA 2019)A Several years after purchasing a home from the original buyers, the Hayslips discovered defects in the stucco system and sued the developer for construction defects and violation of the Florida Building Code. The developer moved to compel arbitration...Read More
If a Unit Owner who suffers from a disability which impairs mobility requests the installation of a ramp on the common elements, or some other structural modification to permit him/her the beneficial use and enjoyment of the property, is the Association obligated to comply? As always, the legal answer is “it depends”. A reasonable modification...Read More
Eisinger, Brown, Lewis, Frankel and Chaiet, P.A, is pleased to provide a summary of relevant legislative updates to the 2019 Florida Condominium Act, the Florida Homeowners Association Act and other relevant statutes. There were not any major changes during the past session as lawmakers passed about 10 percent of bills that were filed. However, there...Read More
WHAT: Condominium and Homeowner Association board members, as well as property managers, are cordially invited to attend a free Spanish-English language Board Certification Course hosted by Eisinger Law and Affinity Management Services. The educational program is the ideal introduction for all new board members and a great review for anyone currently serving on a board. Complimentary...Read More
If you live in Florida, you undoubtedly share a home with the green iguana, a non-native species that has proliferated in the tropical climate of the Sunshine State. While some residents are happy to share their territory with the reptiles, which can grow to up six feet in length and weigh more than 20 pounds,...Read More
