Q We have been having problems with our upstairs neighbors. Right above us, they  seem to be playing musical chairs all evening long. Needless to say, it’s totally nerve-wracking trying to sit and converse or watch TV. We have had  words …

 Known for its pristine white sand beaches, deep-sea fishing and golf courses,  Fort Myers is quickly becoming one of South Florida's go-to destinations for  those seeking a spot that offers as much recreational activities as it does  hist…

 For South Floridians, it isn’t news that hurricanes are a fact of life. Powerful storms have caused property  damage and, sadly, many deaths with frightening regularity—including the 1919 hurricane in Key West that killed more than 800 pe…

 Lawsuits are usually not an association’s go-to method for dispute resolution. Expensive and time-consuming, they can  quickly turn into a financial burden and may create strained relations in the  community. Unfortunately, in some cases …

While some condos and HOAs have a lawyer present on its board, the majority of boards don’t have a legal expert and often reach out to their lawyer to answer questions, vet documents, send the occasional stern letter to a contractor or …

 Community associations would be authorized to install hurricane-proof doors,  delay elevator upgrades, deny to delinquent owners the use of certain amenities  and services, and allow more lenient access to records; streamline foreclosure …

Q I am the president of our condo association and I am in favor of creating  reserves. Over the last 40 some years our residents have voted down the  establishment of a reserve. I would like to recommend to the owners a general  pool of r…

Q Is it legal for a lawyer that represents a condo to buy a foreclosed unit and  then flip it?    —Ethically Curious   A “There is nothing in the law,” says Robert L. Kaye, Esq., the managing member of Kaye Bender Rembaum,…

Q Does the individual condo association board members and president have the legal  right to remove a treasurer from duties without due cause and deny a chance for  rebuttal?    —Concerned Condo Resident   A “Condominium a…

 Differences and disputes happen. We’re only human, and that’s why laws and rules are in place. But, the federalist system of government we  use in this country is far from the most efficient system. Layers and layers of  laws, statutes, a…