Monthly Archives: August 2018
Homeowners’ Associations & Exterior Changes
On July 6, the Washington Post featured an important article on homeowners’ association rules governing exterior changes, and why it is important that they be followed. Many owners ignore processes put in place by an association’s architectural control committee, even though the association’s declaration of covenants requires advance approval before additional or changes can… Read More »
What Will And Will Not Impact A Divorce Settlement?
People tend to make a lot of assumptions when it comes to divorce, assumptions that can either leave you surprised and in a bind, or looking bad to a court, depending upon what activities you engaged in. Below, we discuss some factors, issues, and behaviors that surprisingly do not impact divorce settlements. Florida’s Equitable… Read More »
When Homeowners’ And Condo Associations Have To Litigate Over Construction Defects
Unfortunately, homeowners’ and condo association lawsuits against Florida construction companies and developers for construction defects and other abuses (breach of implied warranties, negligence counts, violation of minimum building codes, etc.) are far too common. In June, when the “Loft 2” condominium in downtown Miami was constructed with some serious flaws—such as defects in the… Read More »
Viewing Divorce As A Success Instead Of Failure
An interesting article featured in This Insider on June 16th presented a new perspective on divorce; one that reflects marriage as a success instead of a failure. This is rooted in the concept that, if one of the best outcomes of marriage is personal growth, growing out of the relationship is simply one path… Read More »
