Ansbacher Law is proud to recognize attorney Kelly A. Welch for the publication of her recent article, “Self-Help in Covenant Enforcement: Requirements, Risks, and Recoverability,” in the Florida Community Association Professionals Journal.
In the article, Kelly examines an important issue for Florida condominium and homeowners’ associations: when, and under what circumstances, an association may use self-help remedies to address owner maintenance violations or other covenant enforcement concerns.
Self-help remedies can be a valuable enforcement tool for associations, but they also require careful legal and practical analysis. Kelly’s article discusses key considerations for boards and community association managers, including the authority granted by an association’s governing documents, recent Florida appellate court decisions, recoverability of costs, potential liability concerns, safety risks, and the importance of evaluating whether self-help is appropriate before action is taken.
As part of Ansbacher Law’s Community Association Team, Kelly regularly assists condominium and homeowners’ associations with litigation, covenant enforcement, compliance issues, and general legal matters. Her publication reflects the firm’s continued commitment to educating board members, community association managers, and industry professionals on important developments affecting Florida community associations.
For many associations, enforcement decisions are rarely one-size-fits-all. Boards must balance their obligation to protect the community with the need to follow governing documents, statutory requirements, and evolving case law. Kelly’s article provides timely guidance for associations evaluating how to address owner violations while minimizing unnecessary legal, financial, and operational risk.
Ansbacher Law congratulates Kelly on this publication and her continued contributions to Florida’s community association industry. The firm also thanks the Florida Community Association Professionals Journal for the opportunity to share this important discussion with board members, managers, and association professionals throughout the state.
Read the article:
Self-Help in Covenant Enforcement: Requirements, Risks, and Recoverability – FCAP