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

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 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

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