Pitfalls for Community Associations When an Owner Files Bankruptcy

Article Courtesy of The Daily Business Review By Zach Shelomith Published July 22, 2019 Last year, over 750,000 bankruptcy cases were filed in the United States. Therefore, it is only natural that a significant number of owners of properties in community associations …

Announcement: Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Condominium & Planned Development Law

Posted by Bakalar & Associates, PA 7/10/19 The Law Offices of Bakalar & Associates, PA is pleased to announce that as of June 1, 2018 attorneys Susan P. Bakalar and Leonard Wilder have received their certification in Condominium & Planned …

Miramar Homeowners Association Pays Up After Woman Loses Leg to Snake Bite, Homeowners Association Pays $5 Million to Victim [5-24-18]

Article Courtesy of Local 10 News By Jeff Weinsier Published May 24, 2018 MIRAMAR – A snake bite cost a woman her leg and a Miramar homeowners association millions of dollars. A University of Florida study found that venomous water …

Years after vacating their homes, borrowers still can be stuck with HOA fees [6-23-15]

Article Courtesy of The Tampa Bay Times By Susan Taylor Martin Published June 21, 2015 Seven years ago, Renee Abuton realized she was juggling too much — student loans, car payments, mortgage payments and homeowners association fees. Abuton, then a …