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At Perez Mayoral, P.A., we represent homeowners only—never associations. Life in a condominium community can be stressful enough without harassment from neighbors or board members. Increasingly, that harassment happens online—through emails, text messages, or social media posts. Florida law recognizes these behaviors as cyberstalking, and homeowners have strong legal remedies, including the...

At Perez Mayoral, P.A., we represent homeowners and condominium residents throughout Florida in disputes with their associations. One of the most serious issues we see is negligent security—when an HOA or condominium association fails to provide reasonable protection against crime. So where, exactly, does an HOA’s duty to protect homeowners from crime...

At Perez Mayoral, P.A., we represent homeowners and condominium unit owners across Florida in disputes with their associations. Many conflicts arise from questions about whether an association has the power to enforce certain restrictions. Florida law draws important distinctions between declarations, covenants, and rules and regulations. Understanding these differences is critical for...

At Perez Mayoral, P.A., we regularly advise clients on contractual disputes. One of the most commonly misunderstood concepts in Florida contract law is the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing. While Florida courts recognize this covenant in every contract, it is not a free-standing obligation—it must be tied directly to...

Many Florida homeowners misunderstand the role of the attorney hired by their condominium or homeowners’ association. It’s easy to assume that because you pay dues (and a portion of those dues fund legal expenses), the association’s attorney is also your attorney. But under Florida law, that is not the case. If you...

At Perez Mayoral, P.A., we represent condominium unit owners and homeowners—not associations or management companies. Florida law provides significant rights to condo owners, but many residents are unaware of these protections or how to enforce them when associations fail to comply with their legal obligations. If an association or management company is...

As our Orlando, FL HOA lawyer can tell you, living in a community with a homeowners’ association (HOA) means that a board of directors manages your neighborhood. These board members are usually elected by the homeowners and are expected to act in the best interest of the community. However, problems arise when...

Our Boca Raton, FL HOA lawyer knows that many homeowners take pride in their yards and outdoor spaces, but if you live in a community with a homeowners association (HOA), disputes over landscaping are common. While HOAs are meant to maintain uniformity and protect property values, their rules can sometimes feel restrictive....

Our Boca Raton, FL condo lawyer knows that pets are often part of the family, but living in a condo can create conflict when rules and neighbor concerns come into play. Condo associations typically set regulations about the types of pets allowed, size limits, noise restrictions, and how animals can use shared...

As our Naples, FL condo lawyer understands, owning a condo gives you the benefit of shared amenities and reduced responsibility for exterior upkeep. However, problems often arise when the condo association does not properly maintain the building’s exterior or common areas. As a condo owner, you pay monthly dues expecting that maintenance...