Attorneys in the News

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January 6, 2022 Daily Business Review
Condo Garage Exit Alarm Creates Quite a Stir, But Only Requires Simple Solution
October 29, 2021 Daily Business Review
DOJ Discrimination Suit Over Shoes Left Outside Holds Lessons for Community Associations
September 20, 2021 Daily Business Review
Funding Community Association Repairs and Renovations
May 19, 2021 Daily Business Review
Caveat Emptor Still Dictates in Florida's Courts for Real Estate Buyers
May 11, 2021 Daily Business Review
Ruling Illustrates Perils in Foreclosures of Noncompliance With Documents, Miscalculating Claim of Lien
November 13, 2020 Daily Business Review
Recent Arrests for Community Association Theft Illustrate Laws Working, Associations Must Do Their Part
November 2020 Probate & Property
Navigating Early Termination Clauses in Commercial Leases
October 13, 2020 Daily Business Review
Signs, Signs Everywhere: It's Time for Community Associations to Address Sign Policies
September 30, 2020 Daily Business Review
Tennis Court Argument Snowballs Into $7M Federal Discrimination Suit Against HOA
September 1, 2020 Daily Business Review
Appellate Court Reverses Itself, Finds Condo Fees Are Subject to FCCPA Restrictions
August 12, 2020 Daily Business Review
Ruling Exposes Perils of Overzealous Buyer Screenings by Community Associations
June 23, 2020 Daily Business Review
Ruling Proves Community Associations Need to Revise Own Governing Documents
June 15, 2020 Miami Herald
Mitigating the Looming Financial Crisis for Community Associations
June 10, 2020 Miami Herald
The Pandemic Gave Franchisees Shopping South Florida Real Estate a Leg up
June 2, 2020 Sun Sentinel
Gov. Ron DeSantis Extends Florida's Evictions Ban for One More Month to July 1
May 5, 2020 The Real Deal
South Florida HOAs and Condo Associations Prepare for a Drop in Collections
April 20, 2020 Miami Herald
Owners of Retail Properties, as Well as Tenants, will Feel Pandemic's Bite
July 12, 2019 Daily Business Review
Association Construction Contracts Require Deft Negotiation by Legal Counsel
April 8, 2019 The Miami Herald
Lawsuits by Condo Associations Against Neighboring Developers, Builders Are New Norm
April 5, 2019 Daily Business Review
Association Election ‘Shenanigans’ Lead to Contentious, Costly Litigation
February 22, 2019 Daily Business Review
Permitted Breach of Rules by Association Does Not Create Liability for Resulting Accident
January 17, 2019 Daily Business Review
Court Strikes Down HOA’s Rule Banning Personal Trainer From Fitness Center
December 11, 2018 Daily Business Review
Suit Against Association for Emotional Support Animal Denial Sends Message to Fla. Condos, HOAs
November 7, 2018 Daily Business Review
Ruling Clarifies the Use of Pre-Suit Notice in Construction Defect Lawsuits
September 27, 2018 Daily Business Review
$7.5M Verdict Against Condo Association Should Have Been Prevented
September 7, 2018 Daily Business Review
Appellate Court Strictly Construes FAR-BAR ‘As Is’ Residential Sales Contract
September 5, 2018 Daily Business Review
Going Strong: Slavin Doctrine Continues to Protect Florida’s Builders, Designers
September 4, 2018 Daily Business Review
Case to Watch: HUD Complaint Against Condo Association Ban on Religious Meetings
August 27, 2018 The Miami Herald
HOA’s Demand for Removal of ‘Little Free Library’ Box from Yard Feeds Negative Image of Associations
July 19, 2018 Daily Business Review
Circuit, Appellate Courts Issue Injunction Against HOA to Fix Flooding Problems
June 13, 2018 Daily Business Review
Community Associations Should Make Effective Use of Social Media
June 12, 2018 Daily Business Review
Legislative Fix Needed in Condo Association Property Tax Assessment Appeals Ruling
April 2, 2018 Daily Business Review
Condo Associations Don’t Need to Record Lien to Collect From Tax Sale Proceeds
March 6, 2018 Daily Business Review
Association Must Strictly Comply With Notice Require,emts to Impose Fines, Liens
February 23, 2018 Daily Business Review
Emotional Support Animals Leave Many Condo Associations Howling
February 13, 2018 Daily Business Review
Delay Causes Loss for HOA in Lawsuit Over House Color
February 8, 2018 Daily Business Review
Statute of Limitation Begins to Run When Principal Under Surety Bond Abandons Construction Project
January 24, 2017 Daily Business Review
Ruling Reinforces Need to Abide by Contracts in Construction Disputes
January 18, 2017 Daily Business Review
Disputed Condo Election Offers Important Lesson for Association Boards
January 16, 2018 Daily Business Review
Contractors That Allow Court Notices to Fall Through the Cracks Will Face Severe Consequences
January 11, 2017 Daily Business Review
Court Upholds Concurrent Cause Doctrine in Win for Property Policyholders
January 9, 2018 South Florida Business Journal
Brightline station subcontractor owed $23.1M for unpaid work, lawsuit alleges
September 27, 2016 Daily Business Review
Ruling Quashes Lingering Questions on Partial Payments to Condo Associations
September 20, 2016 Daily Business Review
Important Ruling for Associations Seeking to Foreclose in Advance of Lenders
August 17, 2016 Daily Business Review
For Many Condo Communities, Pokemon Go Quickly Becoming Pokemon No
August 1, 2016 Daily Business Review
Wrongful Death Suit Against Association Illustrates Perils of Negligent Security, Screening
June 14, 2016 Daily Business Review
Ruling Creates Opening for Property Owners to Escape from Liens
May 25, 2016 Daily Business Review
Proposed HUD Rule Would Make Associations Guardians of Civil Rights
May 2016 Construction Executive
Dispute Review Boards: An ADR Technique That Works
April 7, 2016 Daily Business Review
Ruling Reminds New Associations to Watch for Developers Waiving Reserves
Spring, 2016 South Florida Opulence Magazine
Condo Construction Projects: Why It's Vital For Associations To Seek Counsel First
March 22, 2016 The Miami Herald
State Must Improve Policing of Condo Fraud
January 18, 2016 The Miami Herald
My View: Florida estoppel bill would force owners in associations to pay fees for failed sales
December 17, 2015 Daily Business Review
Best Practices for Buyouts of Unit Owners at Older Condos
November 18, 2015 Daily Business Review
Mediating Catastrophic Construction Claims
October 21, 2015 Daily Business Review
Clarion Call for Changes to Outdated Association Documents
October 2, 2015 Daily Business Review
Appellate Ruling Protects Buyers of Homes Sold As Is
September 23, 2015 Daily Business Review
Construction Defect Defendants Using ABCs to Minimize Payments
September 23, 2015 Daily Business Review
Knee-Jerk Reaction in Foreclosure Case Costs Association $35,000
September 2, 2015 Daily Business Review
Wave of Appellate Opinions on Association Assessments Owed by Foreclosing Lenders Create Roadmap for Practitioners
August 18, 2015 Daily Business Review
Win for One Association Actually a Loss for Florida Associations
August 10, 2015 Daily Business Review
Leaky Foundation? Slowpoke Condo Association? Room for Relief in Court
July 7, 2015 Daily Business Review
If Time Is of Essence for Zoning Change, Contract Better Say So
July 2015 Daily Business Review
Time's Up for Condo Owners Attacking Developer's Amendment
June 2015 Aventura News
Barking Up the Wrong Tree
June 23, 2015 Daily Business Review
New Law Allows Electronic Voting by Community Associations
June 22, 2015 Daily Business Review
Ceiling Removal: Condo Renovations or Material Alterations?
June 8, 2015 Daily Business Review
Court Rules on Buyer's Liability for Old Assessments
May 23, 2015 The Miami Herald
Florida Supreme Court Ruling Exempting Citizens from Bad-Faith Suits Requires Legislative Attention
April 2015 Our City Weston
HOAs and Condo Associations Must Implement Safeguards to Prevent Election Fraud
March, 2015 Daily Business Review
Creative Solutions for Community Associations Involvement
December, 2014 Daily Business Review
Lawyers Call for Reviving Terrorism Risk Insurance
September, 2014 Daily Business Review
Un-American Condo Termination Law Needs To Be Changed
July, 2014 Florida Community Association Journal
Lien Stripping
July 3, 2014 Daily Business Review
Vanishing Trial Experience Threatens Justice System
June 21, 2013 Sun-Sentinel
Two South Florida Firms Agree to Merge on July 1
June 20, 2013 Miami Today
Retail High-End Residential Build Construction Resurgence
June 19, 2013 South Florida Business Journal
Legal Competitors Merge
March 4, 2013 The Miami Herald
Business Monday "My View" Column by Roberto C. Blanch: Condo Association Laws Need a Legislative Fix
October 24, 2012 Daily Business Review
Avoiding Disputes Saves Money, Time, Relationships
Summer 2012 ABA Forum on Construction -- Div. 7 Newsletter
Subordinate Lienors Must Explore All Options for Payment -- By B. Michael Clark, Jr.
June 2012 ArchiTalk Show on 880-AM The Biz
Nicholas Siegfried Appears as Special Guest
Summer 2012 Retail Law Strategist
The Game Plan for Avoiding Foreclosure and Restructuring Loans for Troubled Shopping Centers
April 2012 Associated Press
Homeowner association could be sued in Trayvon Martin case
August 2011 The H.O.A. Journal
Suspension of Common Elements use Rights - By Roberto C. Blanch
June 2011 The H.O.A. Journal
The 40-year Recertification of Buildings
May 2011 The H.O.A. Journal
Pending Legislation / Less Regulation? - By Roberto C. Blanch
May 2011 Florida Community Association Journal
Short Sale Counter Offers Can Generate More Cash Flow For Community Associations - By Peter L. Meltzer
March 21, 2011 Daily Business Review
Time to Fix Arbitration Loophole
December 6, 2010 Forbes Magazine Article
Construction Lawyers, Holding Players to Their Promises
November 11, 2010 Miami Today
Condo Associations Gain, But New Law No Magic Pill
October 5, 2010 Daily Business Review
New Bar Rule Opens Florida For International Arbitration
September 27, 2010 The Miami Herald
Condo Association Law Makes Progress But Falls Short
September 10, 2010 ABC News
"The White Picket Offense: Homeowners' Associations Crack Down"
September 10, 2010 Investor's Business Daily
Homeowners, Beware Association Costs
September 2, 2010 Miami Today
Condo Fees Law Drives Some Associations to Court to Collect
August 25, 2010 South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Renters May Be Forced to Pay for Deadbeat Condo Owners
November 14, 2007 Daily Business Review
Condos With Excessive Foreclosures Face Association-Fee Shortfalls, Struggles To Pay For Upkeep
October 31, 2007 Daily Business Review
Insurance Firm Ordered To Pay For Costs of Completing Miami Beach Condo Project
ArchiTalk Show on 880-AM The Biz Vanishing Trial Experience Threatens Justice System Time to Fix Arbitration Loophole Avoiding Disputes Saves Money, Time, Relationships Un-American Condo Termination Law Needs To Be Changed Ruling Reminds New Associations to Watch for Developers Waiving Reserves How Should Community Associations Handle Meetings and Common Area Use Amid Coronavirus Outbreak? Proactive Boards Should Contact Legal Counsel for Questions Concerning COVID-19 Notices and Protocols Reducing the Spread of COVID-19 in Your Condo Actions Being Taken by Siegfried Rivera Executive Order Closes Pools & Parks in Palm Beach County New Executive Order Suspends All Vacation Rentals Use of Emergency Powers During COVID-19