The firm’s latest Miami Herald “Real Estate Counselor” column was authored by shareholder L. Chere Trigg. The article, which is titled “Should HOAs Get Loans to Fix Problems?”, focuses on how homeowners associations for communities comprised of single-family homes
Florida HOA Lawyer Blog
The Florida HOA Lawyer Blog, published by Siegfried Rivera, focuses on legal issues affecting homeowners associations, condominium communities, and construction projects in Florida. Topics include construction defect claims, statutory warranty obligations, and latent defect litigation relevant to associations and property owners. The blog also covers legislative updates impacting public sector construction contracts, such as change order processing deadlines and compliance requirements. Additionally, it addresses responsibilities for property damage repairs within associations, immigration-related employment verification (E-Verify) in the construction industry, and contractual considerations for managing tariff impacts on construction material costs. The content is aimed at guiding associations, contractors, and property owners through complex legal and regulatory challenges in Florida's real estate and construction sectors.
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Considerations for Negotiations of Retainage in Construction Contracts
Retainage in construction projects is the concept of the owner withholding a certain percentage of the payment earned by the contractor. It is used to incentivize contractors to satisfactorily complete all work under the construction contract.
Under Florida law, the…
Condo Association Foreclosures Must Comply with Notice Requirements
The firm’s latest Miami Herald “Real Estate Counselor” column was authored by Awilda Esteras and appeared in Sunday’s edition of the newspaper. The article, which is titled “Condo Association Foreclosures Must Comply with Notice Requirements,” focuses on the takeaways from…
Condo Sellers Must Tell Buyers About Special Assessment Costs
The firm’s latest Miami Herald “Real Estate Counselor” column was authored by Michael L. Hyman. The article, which is titled “Condo Sellers Must Tell Buyers About Special Assessment Costs — or Risk Lawsuit,” focuses on the need for condominium…
Roaming or Attacking Dogs Can Hurt People — and Homeowner Associations
The firm’s latest Miami Herald “Real Estate Counselor” column was authored by shareholder Nicole R. Kurtz and appears in today’s edition of the newspaper. The article, which is titled “Roaming or Attacking Dogs Can Hurt People — and Homeowner Associations,”…
Mitigating Exposure to Potential Legal Liabilities for Community Associations
Lawsuits claiming negligence against community associations can expose them to serious legal and financial consequences, especially when they involve alleged personal injuries that occur on common property. Such cases underscore the need for associations to take and implement proactive measures…
Does Your Condo Tower Have Adequate Emergency Radio Signals if There’s a Fire?
The firm’s latest Miami Herald “Real Estate Counselor” column was authored by Niurys Robaina and appears in Sunday’s edition of the newspaper. The article, which is titled “Does Your Condo Tower Have Adequate Emergency Radio Signals if There’s a Fire?”,…
Nicholas Siegfried Quoted in Palm Beach Post Article About Construction Defects
A recent report in the Palm Beach Post highlights a troubling trend for buyers of newly constructed condominiums in Florida: many developments are facing poor construction quality, hidden defects and expensive legal battles shortly after move-in. Issues range from substandard…
Florida Law Requires Prompt Processing of Change Orders in Public Sector Construction Contracts
In response to concerns from construction contractors over the slow response from Florida local governmental entities to change orders that could create delays and added costs, the Florida Legislature made some important changes earlier this year. For new contracts that are…
Are Condo Owners Responsible for Repairing Property Damage Caused by Associations?
The firm’s latest Miami Herald “Real Estate Counselor” column was authored by Niurys Robaina and appeared in Sunday’s edition of the newspaper. The article, which is titled “Are Condo Owners Responsible for Repairing Property Damage Caused by Associations?”, focuses on…