St. Augustine Area's Largest Law Firm
HOA & CONDO ASSOCIATION ATTORNEY
Our team of HOA & Condo Association Attorneys are part of our law group of more than 10 lawyers. We have the experience and knowledge to assist clients from initial formation, to covenant, restriction, and condition drafting to board advice and, finally to enforcement.
Residential homeowner associations, condominium associations and commercial associations, such as town centers, office condos, and warehouse condos. We have done it. Also, we enjoy working with management companies serving HOA’s.
Can You Draft HOA and Condo Covenants?
Our zoning lawyers have gained approval for over 100 Planned Unit Developments (PUD’s). With than work, we have formed over 100 HOA communities and drafted or redrafted 100’s of covenants.
Need to Update HOA Documents or Covenants?
Amendment, restatements, revitalization, bylaws, rules and architectural guidelines, we can draft your association documents. Over the years, our HOA & Condo Association Attorneys have represented developers in crafting the language that serves as the foundation for many community associations.
HOA Have a Stormwater Problem or Need to Replat?
We have extensive zoning and land development experience with the development process, understanding of subdivision infrastructure, construction plans, stormwater management and platting. Visit our Land Development and Zoning Website.
HOA and Condo Association Representation
Today, we serve as attorney or general counsel for numerous associations. In fact, our HOA & Association Attorneys have continued that work while growing to represent associations during and after turnover, representing associations from few units to 100’s of units. That depth of experience gives us unique insight and understanding for all aspects of HOA and Condo association representation.
Do you Advise Commercial Associations?
We also have experience in forming and advising commercial associations, including retail centers, office complexes, and industrial warehouse developments. We understand the significance of business decisions on association operation and our land use and zoning experience can help.
Did you know? We have modified PUD’s and obtained variances for larger building and monument signage at commercial retail and office centers.
What Types of HOA and Condo Association Work?
- 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
Advising Homeowners on Association Matters
Our attorneys routinely assist individual clients seeking help with Architectural Review Board (ARB) and Architectural Review Committee (ARC) review and approval. Our HOA & Condo Association Attorneys 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 respect and understand the unique personal nature of homeownership and the importance of achieving approvals and results.
HOA Disputes, Enforcement and Collections
Our first trial in court on an association covenant enforcement case was over 20 years ago. Our attorney won. Most of our HOA litigation never made it to trial because we prevailed by motion for summary judgment or settled at mediation.
As HOA & Condo Association Attorneys with years of experience representing both sides in pre-suit mediation and litigation relating to allegations of violations of covenants and restrictions, assessments and related disputes, 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 Board’s expectations and budget.
Can You Budget?
As we see it, the role of our lawyers is not just the basic legal advice but also budgeting and setting expectations the Board can approve from the outset and share with members. This includes budgeting legal fees and costs so we work together at the outset to minimize future surprises.
Final Thoughts on HOA Representation
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 your Board.
Our seasoned HOA & Condo Association Attorneys 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 our lawyers serve at the pleasure of the Board.
Contact Us:
- 104 Sea Grove Main Street | St. Augustine, Florida 32080
