STRANGE BEHAVIOR DOES NOT WARRANT STALKING INJUNCTION Sinopoli v. Clark, 45 Fla. L. Weekly D296 (Fla. 2d DCA February 7, 2020) A homeowner became frightened over her neighbor’s conduct that she felt had become intrusive and disturbing over the course of several years – including cutting down much of the foliage that had created a...Read More

Important considerations for unit owners who wish to transfer their units to a corporate entity for estate, liability, or tax planning purposes By: Carolina Sznajderman Sheir, Esq. Alessandra Stivelman, Esq. Is a unit owner who transfers title from an individual capacity to a corporate entity or LLC required to obtain Association approval? The answer is...Read More

Por: Carolina Sznajderman Sheir, Esq. Una de las mayores quejas expresadas por propietarios en asociaciones comunitarias es la falta de transparencia y/o acceso a la información sobre las operaciones de dicha asociación. A veces parece que documentos operativos vitales como los Estatutos, las actas de las reuniones, los contratos y los estados de cuenta bancarios...Read More

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

January 2020 PRIVATE AVIATION COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP TERMINATED Naked Lady Ranch, Inc. v. Wycoki, 44 Fla. L. Weekly D2787 (Fla. 4th DCA November 20, 2019) A member in a private aviation community consisting of fifty private residences paid a private pilot to fly him and several co-workers out of the community’s airport several times per week. ...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