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Important Steps You Should Take After a Slip-and-Fall Accident Slip-and-fall accidents are some of the most jarring, as one moment, you are simply going about your day, and the next, you’re on the ground and in pain. Though of course, these accidents are sometimes inevitable, the truth is, oftentimes, people are injured because a property […]
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Motorcycle riding is a favorite in Florida, however, it does not come without risks. If you are a motorcyclist, you should read on and reach out to our experienced Florida motorcycle accident attorneys to learn more about how to prevent motorcycle accidents, what to do if you were in one, and how our firm can […]
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When we go to the store or order something online, we expect the product to work as intended. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. However, there is a big difference between getting ripped off and sustaining a serious injury. Though both are frustrating, to say the least, individuals feel truly betrayed when the defective […]
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Though most of us use escalators our whole lives without incident, many people are injured in escalator accidents every year. If you are someone who has been injured in an escalator accident, you must continue reading and speak with one of our experienced Florida personal injury attorneys to learn more about how we can guide […]
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The state of Florida is known for its fabulous apartment complexes. However, apartment accidents are not unheard of. If you have recently been involved in an apartment accident, there is a very good chance you are now injured and require financial compensation to help you on your way to a swift recovery. Fortunately, our skilled […]
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This Black Friday, there is a very good chance you will be out and about, taking advantage of all the exciting deals retail stores have to offer. However, if you are involved in a retail store accident, you are most likely now severely injured and are seeking financial compensation to help cover the cost of […]
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Food shopping is one of the most mundane aspects of our lives, and if you’re like most people, you frequent the supermarket at least once a week. While generally, these trips to the grocery store prove relatively uneventful, there are certain instances where safety hazards are present and people are injured as a result. If […]
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Though we do not traditionally think of sidewalks as inherently unsafe, when improperly managed or maintained, they can become very serious safety hazards. Inadequate lighting, standing water, loose debris, and other surface problems cause thousands of accidents nationwide, every single year. If you were injured in a sidewalk accident and are now seeking financial compensation, […]
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Though cycling is a favorite in Florida, namely due to its cost-efficiency and the health benefits associated with riding, it does not come without risk. When a cyclist is involved in an accident, he or she may be severely injured as a result. If you have been injured in a bicycle accident, here are some […]
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Most people in Florida and across the country look forward to Halloween–especially trick-or-treaters. Generally, Halloween is a night of fun for all. However, if a homeowner fails to ensure that his or her property is safe, people can get injured. Here are some of the questions you may have if you or your child have […]
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Every year, drunk drivers are responsible for about 10,000 deaths nationwide. This number is unacceptable. Drunk drivers suffer from an inherent loss of coordination, which is further compounded by a marked decrease in decision-making skills, so very often, these accidents cause even more damage due to speeding or reckless driving. Those injured in drunk driving […]
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Our country is dependent on truck drivers. Businesses, including supermarkets, shopping malls, and more need truck drivers to arrive on time, with their merchandise intact. Additionally, truck companies and employers demand truckers drive long hours, sometimes working up to 70 hours in the week–much longer than most Americans. All this combined with the expectation that […]
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Most people love dogs. They’re smart, entertaining, loyal, and, perhaps most importantly, they return the love we give. Unfortunately, certain dogs are either born with a nasty streak, have owners who failed to train them properly, or, in the worst cases, were downright abused by their owners. Whatever the case may be, if you are […]
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If you have been to a shopping mall, department store, office, or apartment building recently, you most likely used an elevator. Nobody thinks twice about boarding an elevator, however, sometimes, accidents can happen. Elevators are composed of hundreds of parts, and all it takes is one thing to go wrong for a serious accident to […]
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At any given time, you can see people walking all over Florida’s urban areas. Walking is free and great exercise, so it’s no secret why many people walk from place to place. However, while walking is generally thought of as completely safe, this is not always the case. When an oncoming vehicle hits a pedestrian, […]
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Drivers everywhere do not wake up wondering what they are going to do if they get into an accident, and understandably so. Nobody wants to worry about something like that. However, accidents do happen, and when they do, you should be prepared. Keeping a cool head and sticking to the plan can dramatically help the […]
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Associations have emergency authority to deal with the aftermath of this storm. Section 718.1265 Florida Statutes grants condominium association emergency powers, and Section 720.316 grants similar authority to homeowner associations. The special authority becomes effective upon the declaration of a state of emergency by Florida’s Governor. To exercise these powers, the property governed by the […]
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FREE BILL TRACKING CHART   The 2019 Legislative Session will begin on March 5, 2019, and is expected to end sixty days later on May 3, 2019. However, the Florida House and Senate start work well before the opening gavel. If you want to have meaningful input into the laws that will impact your business, […]
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Barry Ansbacher was recognized as a Board Certified Specialist in Condominium and Planned Development Law by The Florida Bar on June 1, 2018. Condominium and Planned Development Law is the practice of law that involves serving as the attorney to community associations, property owners, sellers, purchasers, developers, lenders, governmental agencies, drafting governing documents, construction liens, […]
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If you were injured in an accident caused by a distracted driver, you are not alone. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there are close to 400,000 distracted driving accidents in the United States each year. One of the most prevalent – and the most dangerous – forms of distracted […]
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One of the significant benefits of living in a Florida condominium or deed restricted community is the ability of the association to adopt and enforce community standards in order to maintain property values and avoid the problems associated with neighbors …
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Attorney School is back in session. That means that sports teams, organizations and groups are in full swing with activities. It’s possible that an outside group might inquire about using your community’s common areas like sports fields …
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What may seem like the deceivingly simple task of billing owners for assessments and collecting payments becomes muddled when statutes, conflicting case law and common sense mix with day‑to‑day business practices. These are a few issues …
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Attorney No aspect of community association collections is shrouded in more mystery than bankruptcy. While not an area in which one should dabble, knowing a little about bankruptcy can help you understand an association’s rights and responsibilities …
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In a recent case heard in Pinellas County, Florida the Court denied the homeowners association entitlement to an award of its assessments the community association manager filed an “ambiguous” affidavit to prove that the notice of annual budget meeting was …
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We recommend that every condominium association and homeowners association review their insurance policies on an annual basis. Every year the board of directors should request that the insurance agent(s) for the association provide the following information: A list of every …
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Property manager not covered by Fair Debt Act
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Can Florida homeowners sue builders for bad roads, walls? February 07, 2012|Daniel Vasquez – On Condos, On Condos Whether a Florida buyer of a new home in a shared community has the right to sue a developer for faulty roads …
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(Story as it appears in Realty/Builder Connection) The National Association of Realtors’ “Home Ownership Matters” bus tour made a stop in Jacksonville last month and was parked outside the Jacksonville Marriott for the NEFAR meeting. The bus tour started in March and will run through November. It’s stopping at association meetings and consumer shows, and a team from NAR is available to talk about the value of home ownership.
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Interesting case reported from Southwest Florida appeal. The mortgage lender filed a lawsuit attempting to foreclose a mortgage. The community association successfully challenged the lawsuit due to the bank’s inability to show is was the proper holder of the mortgage. On appeal, the homeowners’ association also obtained an award of its attorneys’ fees. The case illustrates the importance of carefully reviewing each case filed by a bank attempting to foreclose an association’s lien rights and when appropriate to aggressively challenge the lawsuit.
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The contract’s intent, builders say, is to ensure in writing that the house is delivered by the seller – and that the buyer pays on time. But the effect, critics say, is to leave the buyer with little or no …
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Residents of Nature’s Watch townhouses knew it would cost a bundle to repair the scores of units experts say were damaged by water seeping in around shoddy construction. The problem at Nature’s Watch is water. It has seeped in around …
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Even with high levels of unhealthy mold in her house, a First Coast woman says she cannot afford to move her family out.
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