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Assignment of Benefits Blog series – Part 1

By James M. Gonzalez March 13, 2023 Posted in Construction Law

What is an Assignment of Benefits? As a homeowner or contractor in Florida, it is likely that you have heard of someone who has (or you have personally) dealt with repairing a home or business following a natural disaster, weather event, or accident. In doing so, you probably have interacted […]

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Mediated Settlement Agreements: No Signed Writing Equals No Enforceable Agreement

By Jay B. Watson February 15, 2023 Posted in Mediation Tagged in construction recovery fund,florida homeowners,mediation,recovery fund

After several grueling hours spent mediating their dispute, the parties reach a mutual agreement on the terms of settlement.  A collective sigh of relief echoes through the conference room as the matter has finally been resolved… or has it?  As the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure provide, “[i]f a partial […]

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Best Practices for Community Associations After a Hurricane: Action Steps After Hurricane Damage Affects Your Community

By Hans C. Wahl September 8, 2022 Posted in Community Association Law

How prepared is your community association to effectively deal with damage from the next hurricane that will inevitably hit the area? Lack of preparedness can result in unnecessary damage, recovery delays, and additional expenses. There are likely new board members at your community association that were not in that position […]

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Best Practices for Community Associations on Hurricane Preparedness: Action Steps Before a Hurricane Hits Your Community

By Hans C. Wahl August 10, 2022 Posted in Community Association Law

Is your community association prepared for the next hurricane?  In Florida, hurricanes tend to come in waves, such as two or three within a one- or two-year period, and then several years without a major hurricane.  Due to yearly changes on most community association boards, by the time the next […]

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