The cornerstone of our practice is our representation of homeowner and condominium associations. From the creation of declarations, articles of incorporation and bylaws, the drafting of amendments and rules and regulations, the collection of periodic maintenance assessments including the recording of claims of lien and the foreclosure of those claims, through the mediation, arbitration and civil trial of disputes with or among owners, we draw upon not only our legal but also our practical experiences to help our community association clients constructively deal with a wide variety of concerns. Our services to our association clients include:
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Incorporation of owner associations
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Creation of community governing documents including declarations and bylaws
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Drafting of amendments to the governing documents and rules and regulations
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Collection of periodic assessments on either an invoiced or “paid as collected” basis
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Demands for payment to tenants and occupants of housing units
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Claim of liens and recording
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Foreclosures
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Mediation of violations
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Arbitrations including director recalls
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Protection of association rights in owners’ bankruptcies
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Thoughtful and creative problem-solving on virtually all aspects of community association management and living
CHAPTER 720, Florida Statutes--Homeowner Associations
CHAPTER 718, Florida Statutes--Condominium Associatons
CHAPTER 617, Florida Statutes--Not-for-Profit Corporations
Florida Community Association Journal, "An Ounce of Prevention, a Pound of Cure" . . ., by Philip J. Croyle,Esq. January, 2004