Generally, liens, like any other recorded instrument, are deemed effective upon their date of recording. In other words, in Florida, lien priority is based on the

Unlike condominium associations, homeowners’ associations (HOAs) do not have reserves mandated by statute. Instead, pursuant to Chapter 720 of the Florida Statutes, more commonly known

Your board of directors has diligently met with the association’s insurance agent. After many meetings and protracted negotiations, the association purchases an “all-risk” insurance policy.

Community association lawyers are often presented inquiries from their clients as to whether laws newly adopted by the Florida legislature apply to their governing documents,

Thanksgiving is almost here, and you can feel the holiday cheer is in the air. The recent overabundance of political signs is giving way to

On October 21, 2016, after a three day trial in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida, one of the largest (if

When purchasing your home, you likely shopped for the lender that would provide you with the most favorable terms for your mortgage loan. While you

Of late, more and more first mortgagee lenders argue that they do not have to pay past due assessments which became due prior to their

There is a dangerous trend being established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) under the Federal Fair Housing Act (the “Act”)

Long before the Condominium Act, more specifically, section 718.110(13) of the Florida Statutes, was amended to include that “an amendment prohibiting unit owners from renting