Q: What are the advantages of going to mediation? A: There are various reasons why it is advantageous for parties who are embroiled in a legal dispute or already find themselves in litigation to take advantage of mediation. While, as I’ve pointed out in past articles, a mediator will make […]
Q: What happens at mediation? A: As I’ve explained in previous articles, a mediation is essentially a formal settlement conference. While mediations used to take place in law offices or mediators’ offices or sometimes in the courthouse (and many times still do), they now often take place by Zoom teleconference. […]
Q: Are parties to community association disputes required to mediate their claims before suit can be filed? A: Most disputes between community associations – in other words, between condominium and homeowners’ associations and their members or other residents – are subject to what is known as mandatory statutory presuit mediation. […]
The legislature passed a new law during the 2025 legislative session requiring all Condominium and Cooperative Associations to create and maintain an online account with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (“the DBPR”) on or before October 1, 2025. A whole host of information will be required by the […]
Navigating membership meetings and proxy usage is vital for effective governance. A proxy is a written authorization allowing a designated person (proxyholder) to vote on a member’s behalf, ensuring representation for non-attending members and aiding with obtaining a quorum.
