St. Augustine, Palm Coast, Ponte Vedra, Jacksonville and Beach Areas
HOA & Community Association Attorney/Lawyer
At St. Johns Law Group, we not only represent Homeowners Associations (F.S. 720) and Condominium Associations (F.S. 718), we have formed over 100 communities and drafted or redrafted 100’s of covenants. Over the years, we have represented developers in crafting the language that serves as the foundation for many community associations. We have extensive experience with the development process, understanding of subdivision infrastructure, construction plans, stormwater management and platting.
Today, we have continued that work while growing to represent associations during and after turnover, representing HOA’s with 100’s of units. That depth of experience gives us unique insight and understanding for all aspects of HOA and Condo association representation.
Our attorneys routinely assist individual clients seeking help with Architectural Review Board (ARB) and Architectural Review Committee (ARC) review and approval. We can advise on matters related to design review codes, variances, hardships, precedence setting, and related, which providing language for justifications or denials. For individuals, we often draft applications with justification and supply supporting basis for approval of site plans and architectural drawings.
We also have experience in forming and advising commercial associations, including retail centers, office complexes, and industrial warehouse developments.
We also have years of experience representing both sides in presuit mediation and litigation relating to allegations of violations of covenants and restrictions and related disputes. In fact, we have successfully obtained judgments for clients in trials of HOA matters. With that perspective, we are able to help guide clients and often have the credibility to negotiate practical results with a focus on avoiding unnecessary and protracted litigation. Our aim is to achieve a result that is consistent with the client’s expectations.
REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS:
- HOA and Condo General Counsel
- Legal Assistance for Homeowners
- Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions
- Amendments to Covenants
- Architectural Review Board (ARB or ARC) Review and Approval
- Compliance, Enforcement and Assessment Matters
- Intent to Lien Letters, Liens on Property and Foreclosing Liens
- Bylaws and Amendments to Bylaws
- HOA and Condo Disputes
- Neighbor Disputes
- Common Area Maintenance and Disputes
- Selective Enforcement
- HOA and Condo Elections and Voting
- Vendor Contracts and Nonperformance
- Records Requests and Production of HOA Documents
- Construction Defects
- Platting and Replatting
- HOA and Condo Operations
- Day-To-Day Representation
Whether a homeowner or a community association, we have the experience you need. We respect and understand the unique personal nature of homeownership and the importance of achieving approvals and results.
Whether a small 20 unit homeowners association or a large 600+ unit HOA, we can adapt our services to fit the needs and expectations of the client. We understand the importance of any Board and its Board Members to accurately and openly report and inform community members while striking a balance with matters that need to remain confidential. We also appreciate that the Board acts as a unit, by majority vote, and that we serve at the pleasure of the Board. We understand that our role is not just the basic legal advice but also legal fees and costs budgeting from the outset to minimize future surprises.
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Contact Us:
- 104 Sea Grove Main Street | St. Augustine, Florida 32080
