Landlord Tenant Disputes Attorney in Tampa, Florida
What are some common disputes you see in HOAs?
What are some common disputes you see in HOAs?
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two different kinds
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one are the disputes between the owners
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and the association about how they can
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use their condo
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can they make changes to it can they
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make additions to it
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the other one that’s probably even more
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common are repair and maintenance issues
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related to the common areas
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sometimes there are construction defects
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that affect the common areas sometimes
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there are
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maintenance issues where the condominium
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association
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has not maintained adequate reserves to
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replace capital items as they reach the
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end of their useful life
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you end up with roof leaks wall leaks
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window leaks
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and then you end up with the attendant
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problems inside the owner’s units
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damage mold mildew all of those things
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those are the very common types that
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come up
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along with the standard they don’t pay
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the cust the association fees
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the association files liens they want to
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foreclose on their liens and
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and take over the condominiums the unit
Tampa FL, commercial litigation attorney Stan Padgett talks about the common disputes he sees in HOAs. He explains that disputes in condominium settings generally fall into two categories. The first involves disagreements between owners and the association over how the units can be used, such as making changes or additions. The second, and often more common, involves repair and maintenance issues related to the common areas. These can stem from construction defects or from the association failing to maintain adequate reserves for replacing capital items as they reach the end of their useful life. Such neglect can lead to roof leaks, wall leaks, window leaks, and subsequent damage inside individual units, including mold and mildew. Other frequent issues include owners failing to pay association fees, prompting the association to file liens or attempt foreclosure to take control of the units.
