Be Very Careful in Responding to Criticism from Condo Owners

Anyone in association management or volunteers on the board fully understands what it means to deal with “that owner.” They are generally the critics on the sideline, someone who finds fault in anything you do – and works hard to make your life miserable.

Too often in condominium associations, the response is to take a closer look for violations, be stricter on late payments and take small, retaliatory actions against the owner.

Take the case of the Applegate Condos in South Florida, where the unit owners and the board were involved in a nasty lawsuit filled with allegations of retaliation.

There, unit owners repeatedly filed complaints that issues – like cracks in the ceiling and holes in the walls – were not being taken care of. The lawsuit says the association started to tow cars owned by the main complainers, for minor things like having a tire on the white line.

While we hope our clients never get to this point, as of July 1, this type of retaliation by condo associations is clearly illegal with a new law passed this year overseeing condominium associations, HB 1021.

The attorneys at The Orlando Law Group represent more than 100 communities in Central Florida. If you live in Orlando, Winter Garden, Altamonte Springs, Kissimmee or anywhere throughout Central Florida, The Orlando Law Group is ready to help you.

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