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Understanding Property and Association Law in Florida

When it comes to property ownership and community living, law in Florida is designed to protect homeowners, condo residents, and cooperative members. Yet, many people don’t fully understand the rights they have under the law—or the responsibilities their associations must follow. Whether you live in a condominium, an HOA, or a co-op, Florida’s legal framework provides powerful tools to hold boards accountable and safeguard your investment.

The three main statutes governing community living in Florida are Statute 718 (Condominium Act), Statute 719 (Cooperative Act), and Statute 720 (Homeowners’ Association Act). Together, these laws define how associations operate, what records must be disclosed, how repairs must be handled, and how financial transparency is maintained. Unfortunately, some associations neglect their duties, delay repairs, or misuse funds, leaving owners to deal with the consequences.

Understanding the law in Florida empowers you to act when your rights are ignored. If your condo association fails to fix leaks, your HOA refuses to maintain shared property, or your co-op hides its finances, you can take legal steps to enforce compliance. Our team focuses on these statutes every day, helping property owners resolve disputes, demand transparency, and recover the costs of property damage or negligence.

Florida law doesn’t just protect associations—it protects you. Knowing how to apply it ensures you’re not taken advantage of when problems arise. Whether through negotiation, mediation, or legal action, our attorneys work to make sure the law in Florida works for you, not against you.

If you’re facing unresponsive boards or delayed maintenance, it’s time to use the law to your advantage. Learn your rights, understand the statutes, and take action to protect what you’ve worked hard to build.

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Protect Your Rights as a Condo Owner.

If you have property in a condominium or homeowners association, the Association may be responsible for any damage caused to your unit for anything other than your fault.

Did your unit suffer damages for water intrusion?
Is the association failing to meet its responsibilities?
Would you like to change the members of the current board?

If you answer “YES” to any of these questions, we are here to help!

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What is Failure to Maintain?

The duties of a community association include management and control of the common areas, including the roof, exterior walls, spaces between the units, and common plumbing and pipes.

In any instance, the association governing documents should be reviewed to determine any specific duties and responsibilities of the association. You may be eligible for recovery if the association has failed to fulfill its duties and your unit sustained damages as a result.

Furthermore, if you are not satisfied with the current politics of your condominium or homeowners association, we can assist you in removing board members. You are as much of an owner as the board members are.

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When water leaks into your condominium

Whether from a roof, shared plumbing, or another unit—the damage can be expensive and stressful. Under Florida law, condominium associations are usually responsible for repairs to common areas. If your association refuses to act, you need a lawyer who will hold them accountable and protect your investment.