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Orange County has issued an Emergency Order mandating that all “non-essential service” businesses be closed and the workers stay at home due to the COVID-19 virus. Clayton and McCulloh is concerned that this Order will cause some confusion and misunderstanding among our Clients regarding whether or… Continue reading

While there is a lot of discussion about associations endeavoring to postpone meetings so as to preserve social distancing and not potentially expose people to COVID19, also known as the coronavirus, ultimately, a limited number of meetings may not be able to be postponed. These include some Board… Continue reading

As we have all learned, the Covid-19 Pandemic has had far-reaching effects on our collective welfare and daily life, including financially. Many find themselves with reduced hours, or out of work temporarily or permanently.

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I am frequently asked to explain in layman’s terms what legal terms mean. Here’s a fun little list of fancy words with a no-nonsense take. Continue reading

So you’ve been served with a lawsuit or petition for arbitration. The question is what to do with the documents? Do you get nervous and concerned, and simply respond? No – a response without understanding the law could hurt your defense more than helping. Moreover, except in small claims court, a… Continue reading

For many community associations, collection of past-due assessments plays a major role in the annual legal budget (although in successful collections, the attorney’s fees and costs incurred are collected from the delinquent owners). These past-due accounts create a myriad of challenges, such as… Continue reading

A new law took effect July 1, 2019, which would allow the cultivation of vegetables and fruits on residential properties. Continue reading

Few statutory provisions are more exploited by owners, cause more expense and (legally permissible) harassment, or disrupt an association's operation, more than Fla. Stat. §§ 718.111(12)(c) (relating to condominium associations) and 720.303(5) (relating to community associations other than condos,… Continue reading

Contrary to popular belief, obtaining a final judgment in a lawsuit should not be treated as a “game over” scenario. It is indeed a crucial first step toward obtaining what you’re looking for, but in reality, it means little more than that a judge agrees that you are entitled to something from the… Continue reading

A lender's foreclosure action can create challenges for community associations seeking to collect past-due charges. Because a first mortgage lender can generally eliminate the association's lien and/or ownership, as well as certain pre-title charges, some associations cease collection when a… Continue reading