This article provides an in-depth guide on why special assessments may be necessary, how condo associations can defend their decisions, and the key factors unit owners should understand about their rights and responsibilities.… Read More Condo Association Board Guide to Defending Special Assessments: From 40-Year Recertifications to Reserve Shortfalls
If you face a special assessment you deem unfair, understanding your rights and the steps to challenge it under Florida law is crucial. This comprehensive guide will help you navigate this process effectively.… Read More Challenging Condo Special Assessments Under Florida Law: Essential Guide for Homeowners
This article explores how declaratory judgments can assist Condo Associations and HOAs in managing these regulatory requirements and avoiding potential conflicts, with a focus on Florida Statute 553.899, its legislative history, and recent case law.… Read More Navigating Declaratory Judgments for Condo Associations and HOAs: Milestone Reports and 40-Year Certifications in Florida
If you didn’t sign a forum selection clause, you might still face challenges in court. Forum selection clauses can require non-signatories to litigate in specific courts if their claims are closely related to those of signatories. This guide from Bernhard Law Firm provides insights into how these clauses are enforced in Florida. Enforcing Forum Selection… Read More Enforcing Forum Selection Clauses in Florida: Insights from Bernhard Law Firm
Bernhard Law Firm is honored to be one of only 20 attorneys in Miami selected by Super Lawyers Magazine in the area of real estate law.… Read More Andrew Bernhard Selected as Top 20 Miami Real Estate Lawyers by Super Lawyers Magazine
Please share your real estate experiences and let us know if you have had a similar real estate dispute with family and heirs.… Read More Preservation of Familial Rights: Bernhard Law Firm Success Story in St. Augustine
This article briefly discusses the U.S. public policies that are well-defined and dominant, ascertained by reference to the laws and precedents cited, against coercion to arbitration without contract.… Read More U.S. Public Policies Against Coercion to Arbitration Without a Contract
This article provides a quick primer on the elements of FDUTPA claims, and some general limitations for each element under Florida law.… Read More The Elements and Limits of FDUTPA Claims
Bernhard Law Firm is proud to have co-sponsored the Miami Student Educational Enrichment Drive (SEED) event for local public schools.… Read More Bernhard Law Firm Co-Sponsors Student Educational Enrichment Drive (SEED) Gala for Local Public School
This year Super Lawyers Magazine has again selected Bernhard Law Firm as the top 5% practicing in Florida.… Read More Super Lawyers Magazine Selects Bernhard Law Firm as Top 5%
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