Miramar Beach Homeowners (HOA) and Condo Association (COA) Law and Litigation

Throughout Northwest Florida, including here in Walton County, we are seeing a tremendous rise in communities that are run by Homeowners Associations (HOAs) and Condo Associations (COAs). There are many benefits to having one of these associations governing your community, but there are instances when problems can arise for either the associations, the residents, or both. In these cases, bringing in a Miramar Beach lawyer who specializes in homeowner’s association or condo association matters is paramount. Miramar Beach HOA and COA laws can be complex, and in order for contracts to be fair for all parties involved, you will need an experienced lawyer at your side. ASG Legal has been in operation for fifty years, and we have worked closely with both associations and residents during that time. We have studied the law, including the recent changes made in July of 2018, and we know what can and cannot be included in an HOA or COA agreement.

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What the Associations Can Do

As we mentioned, there are many benefits to having a HOA or COA in your community. They often have aesthetic rules that help improve the value of the homes in the community and offer the safety that other neighborhoods cannot provide. The problem comes when residents refuse to comply with the regulations, which is when a Miramar Beach homeowners association lawyer comes into play.We will help you draw up rules that are fair to everyone involved, as well as not being too difficult to follow. We can also help you create a contract that will be legally binding in a court of law. Most importantly, we will aid you in helping the community understand the regulations that you have put forth, and why they are beneficial for the community. We can help with turnover disputes, community development disputes, poor construction, breach of contract, and so much more.

What the Residents Can Do

If you are looking to purchase or rent a home or condo within these communities, our legal team will assist you in making sure the real estate transaction goes smoothly. We can also make sure that the contract you are signing with the current HOA is legal, and does not contain regulations that are unrealistic for you and your family. Most of the time, problems arise when the residents in the community do not fully understand what the HOA or COA is trying to accomplish. We can help clarify in those situations. Of course, it is also possible that the HOA or COA you are moving into is corrupt, and the regulations are designed to infringe upon your rights as a homeowner. If this is the case, and it escalates to a trial, we will represent you with a thorough understanding of the law and how the HOA or COA overstepped their boundaries. Furthermore, if you are looking to make additions to your property, or would like to develop it a bit, we will work with you and the association to make sure that you can follow through with the plans that you have, and that the association is satisfied with the result. Walton County has a number of zoning restrictions, and we will help you know exactly what you can and cannot do with your property before you sign on the dotted line.If you live in one of these communities now, are looking to live there, or are a member of the association and are looking for Miramar Beach HOA or COA legal advice, give ASG Legal a call today. We will help sort out the issues, to make sure that every regulation is legal, and understood by the community you represent. Our team of experienced lawyers also serve the Fort Walton Beach, Destin, and Crestview area.