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: Is an amendment to our association documents legal under Florida law if it limits my right to rent out my property? (M.W., via e-mail) A: An amendment to a declaration of condominium or covenants that restricts an owner’s ability to lease their unit or home is valid under Florida […]
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. […]
I have been practicing condominium and planned development law for more than 20 years, and in that time the laws governing condominiums[i], homeowners’ associations[ii], and cooperative associations[iii] have undergone significant changes. This, in turn, has led to changes in how boards govern. For example, in condominiums gone are the days […]
Q: I recently had new flooring installed in my condominium unit. The board president approached me, saying that they have reports from owners of the units below mine complaining they can now hear my family’s footsteps throughout the day. However, I think it is normal to hear footsteps in a […]
