The recent senseless slaughter of school children in Parkland, Florida has fueled and reignited the long-simmering debate about gun control in our society. Community associations are not immune to violent tragedies, including gun deaths. We are all familiar with the case involving Trayvon Martin, a teenager who was shot and […]
Q: I am writing regarding your recent series of articles on the new condominium legislation. You have stated that the new law imposes term limits of eight years. Our current bylaws impose a six year term limit, no more than three consecutive terms of two years each. Which controls? (A.F. […]
Very often boards of condominiums and other community associations hesitate to engage in litigation against unit owners who fail to pay common expense assessments due to fear of the legal expense. In addressing this concern, I often advise boards that likely if you do nothing, you will receive nothing. In New Jersey […]
Heidi F. Friedman, chair of our Elder Law, Trust & Estate Planning, Probate group, has been appointed as a Director of the Estate Planning Council of Broward County. The Council’s mission is to foster a deeper understanding of estate planning among its membership, which includes, among other fields, attorneys, CPAs, […]
It is commonly known that a buyer should perform due diligence before purchasing property. If the buyer fails to perform due diligence (obtaining a building inspection, phase I environmental report, mold inspection, Chinese Drywall inspection, survey, etc.) the buyer may incur significant unanticipated post-closing costs and liabilities. When purchasing property […]
