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How to Effectively Communicate With Your Association Attorney

10.28.2025
Mary R. Hawk

As we all know, time is money. That is especially true when seeking legal advice for your community association. A lawyer’s time and advice are their stock in trade. Often, community association communications are lacking in details and factual content necessary for your attorney to render timely and thorough legal […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Florida Community Association

“Four Amendments Your Association Should Consider” – CAI Central Florida Times

10.27.2025
S. David Cooper

For community associations in Florida, proactive governance is essential for long-term stability and effective community management. Governing documents provide the foundational framework for this management, and periodic amendments are crucial to ensure smooth, efficient operation of the Association and compliance with evolving statutes. Depending on the nature of your association, […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Florida Community Association

“Management Contracts Regulated by Florida Statutes” – News-Press

10.26.2025
Joseph E. Adams

Q: Does the Florida condominium law regulate what has to be in management contracts between the management company and a condominium association? (J.D., via e-mail) A: Yes. While the law does not generally regulate the “business terms” of management contracts (such as price), there are a number of laws that […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Florida Community Association

“Condominium ‘Units’ May Include Raw Land” – News-Press

10.19.2025
Joseph E. Adams

Q: I own several parcels of unimproved land within a condominium development. Recently, the condominium association sent me a bill for unpaid assessments, saying that these lots are considered “units” and therefore subject to assessments. I am unsure whether I am actually required to pay these assessments for my unimproved […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA, Florida Community Association