Condo & HOA Law
Practical legal guidance for condominium and homeowners associations in Coral Springs, Parkland, and Broward County.
Clear Guidance for Community Association Decisions
Managing a community means balancing maintenance, finances, governing documents, and relationships with owners. Matthew Fornaro assists condominium and homeowners associations with legal questions that affect day-to-day operations and long-term decisions.
Assessments & Collections
Unpaid assessments can put pressure on an association’s budget. Matthew reviews collection concerns, governing documents, and available enforcement options, including lien and foreclosure matters where appropriate. The applicable notices, procedures, and deadlines require careful review.
Meetings & Governance
Board decisions should be grounded in the association’s declaration, bylaws, rules, and applicable law. Legal guidance can help boards address meeting procedures, elections, financial questions, and disputes over association responsibilities.
Maintenance & Vendor Contracts
Repairs and capital improvements bring questions about responsibility, scope, payment, and performance. Matthew helps associations evaluate contracts and address disagreements with vendors or contractors. Project disputes may also involve construction litigation.
Disputes & Enforcement
When a disagreement develops, the first step is to review the documents, facts, and desired outcome. Matthew can assess potential responses and discuss negotiation, mediation or arbitration, and litigation as appropriate.
Prepare for Your Consultation
Bring the declaration, bylaws, relevant rules, meeting minutes, notices, correspondence, and any contracts or account records involved. A short timeline and a clear explanation of the association’s concerns will help focus the discussion. Flag any pending hearing or response dates.
Common Questions
Do the same rules apply to condos and HOAs?
Not always. The type of association, governing documents, and issue involved affect the legal analysis. Matthew reviews those details before discussing a course of action.
Does every dispute need a lawsuit?
No. Some matters may be resolved through negotiation, mediation, or arbitration. Certain disputes have procedures that must be addressed before litigation. Florida’s DBPR dispute-resolution resources provide additional background.
Can the board get advice before signing a vendor agreement?
Yes. Reviewing the scope of work, payment terms, insurance provisions, termination rights, and dispute terms before signing can help the board understand its commitments.
Related Legal Services
Real Estate Transactions & Litigation · Construction Litigation · Arbitration & Mediation