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No. Under Section 720.305(2)(b) and Section 718.303(3), a Florida HOA or condominium association cannot impose a fine without first providing at least 14 days written notice of the alleged violation and a hearing before an independent committee. The board alone does not have the authority to impose a fine; the independent committee...

Not every stalled project is abandonment. That’s an important distinction, and it’s one Florida courts take seriously. Legal abandonment happens when a contractor stops work without a legitimate reason and shows no real intent to return. A few missed days or a slow week doesn’t necessarily get you there. But when communication...

Florida law protects condominium and HOA owners from board abuse of power through multiple overlapping mechanisms. The officers and directors of an association owe a fiduciary duty to the members they serve, enforceable in court. Homeowners can bring legal actions under Section 718.303 or Section 720.305 to compel compliance with governing documents...

Florida has some of the most business-friendly non-compete laws in the country. But that does not mean every agreement signed by an employee or business partner will automatically hold up in court. There are specific requirements that must be met, and courts examine them carefully before granting any enforcement.

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In most cases, yes — a Florida condominium association can require all unit owners to contribute to the cost of damage through a shared deductible or special assessment, even if the damage was caused by one owner’s actions. Section 718.111(11)(j), Florida Statutes, provides that the insurance deductible for insurable events is a...

When a Florida HOA fails to maintain common areas, homeowners have the right to compel compliance through legal action. The HOA’s maintenance obligations are defined in the declaration of covenants and the association’s governing documents. Section 720.305(1), Florida Statutes, provides that an action at law or in equity may be brought to...

Florida homeowners living in communities governed by homeowners associations (HOAs) may soon see significant changes to the laws that regulate how these associations operate. One of the most closely watched pieces of legislation is House Bill 657 (HB 657), a proposed reform bill that seeks to address concerns about HOA governance, transparency,...

Business fraud cases are not won with outrage. They are won with proof. If you believe a vendor, partner, buyer, or competitor lied to get your money, your confidential information, or your signature, you still must build a claim that meets Florida’s legal elements and survives the defenses that show up in...

When a Florida condominium association refuses to make repairs to common elements, it is violating a statutory duty imposed by Section 718.113(1) of the Florida Condominium Act. Homeowners have the right to take legal action — including seeking a court order (injunction) forcing the association to act — under Section 718.303(1), Florida...

Negotiations usually start with optimism. Then the terms shift, someone walks back what was “agreed,” or one side uses what it learned during talks to protect itself or compete.

Perez Mayoral, P.A. represents businesses and individuals across Florida in state and federal courts. When negotiations break down, a Naples, FL business litigation...