Miami Mayor Francis Suarez said the partial collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium building could impact policy and real…
Search-and-rescue teams hadn’t lost hope on Tuesday. More than 150 people remained unaccounted for after a portion of a 12-story…
El colapso mortal de un condominio en la Florida podría obligar a ingenieros y arquitectos atónitos, asociaciones de propietarios y…
A Florida condominium's deadly collapse could force stunned engineers and architects, homeowners associations and local officials to address questions about whether they've…
The collapse of a Surfside condominium has raised concerns about how resales could tank as wary buyers fear moving into older structures…
The collapse of the Champlain Towers South condo building raises a host of legal issues.
An engineer warned in October 2018 that he had discovered “major structural damage” to a concrete slab below the pool…
Earlier warnings about structural problems at condo that collapsed in Surfside raise questions and expose failures in a system.
A team of U.S. government scientists and engineers have been flown to Miami to urgently assess whether a waterfront building…
As the grim search for the bodies of victims at the collapsed Champlain Towers South continues, some apartment and condo…
The tragic collapse of a beachfront condo in Surfside will likely have a lasting impact on the inspection rules for…
Three of the Firm's partners are recognized as Super Lawyers with two partners and a senior associate as Super Lawyers…
The city of North Miami’s plan allowing developers Jimmy Tate and Sergio Rok to build a mixed-use project on two…
Join us Thursday, June 10th. for Hurricanes & COVID-19: Essential Elements to Be Prepared.
COVID-19 has changed our way of life in so many ways. Accordingly, new laws have been enacted to address the…
Join us Thursday, May 20th. for Coffee & Bagels, Networking Breakfast at the Haber Law Offices.
The Regalia condo association settled its lawsuit alleging a slew of construction and design defects and building code violations at…
Join us Thursday, May 13th. for Vaccines and Condos in 2021.
Collecting evidence to prove construction defect allegations can be a challenge under normal circumstances, but the start of the COVID-19 pandemic…
Join us Tuesday, May 4th. for Anticipating The Post-Covid Legal Landscape.
Join us Wednesday, April 14th. for Are Condominium Associations "Immune" to Vaccine-Related Liabilities?
When signing a commercial lease, each party has differing concerns and will want the lease crafted to protect their interests.…
As COVID-19 vaccines become available to the population at large, a question is already dawning on directors and members alike…
The year 2020 was financially difficult for many, and its detrimental impacts could last through 2021, if not beyond. While…
Join us Thursday, March 25th. for Are Condominium Associations "Immune" to Vaccine-Related Liabilities?
A contractor has the opportunity to bid on new project. He/she performs due diligence by reviewing the project, analyzing the…
One of the most critical questions to answer after the discovery of a construction defect is who is responsible for…
Haber Law Received the Platinum Level Readers’ Choice Award from the Florida Community Association Journal.
Join us Thursday, February 11 for a webinar on forming, managing, and resolving disputes in a Florida LLC.
It has been nearly a year since the country went into lockdown due to the pandemic, and condominium associations continue…
Although you may have heard of a construction lien, not everyone knows about the ins and outs, what they are…
It’s that time of year again—Election season! As many condominium associations begin preparing to hold their annual membership meeting, many…
“This case is a good lesson to clearly outline the scope of a contract and offer," said Ariella Gutman of…
Join us on Thursday, December 17th for our "Florida Divorce for Citizens of the World" webinar, presented in partnership with…
With Covid-19 cases on the rise and the holidays approaching, the re-opening of common element facilities should be viewed with…
A recent court decision in Florida appears to have further reinforced the use of the economic loss rule in construction…
Condo hotels are more common in Florida than many would think Although the details of how condo hotels are structured…
Attorney Roger Slade submitted bank statements and text messages into evidence to refute the defendant's reasons for not paying up.
By this point in the COVID-19 pandemic, almost every person in business, construction, and real estate has heard the term…
Join us Wednesday, October 28th with MBAF Senior Manager Kristian Nenov and MBAF Principal Erbin Ramirez.
As our country reopens, businesses have to comply with new laws regarding keeping employees safe and enforcing social distancing rules…
Among the numerous causes of action available to construction defect plaintiffs in the State of Florida, there is Florida Statute…
Join us Thursday, October 15th to discuss neighboring property issues and insurance claims with Affinity's Rafael Aquino and M2E's Scott…
As we approach the final months of the year, community associations and their Board of Directors must start planning for…
Millions of Floridians are now suffering a significant decrease in income due to the pandemic. Can individuals who have obligated…
Things may look a little different this year when you return to your home in paradise.
Join us Thursday, September 24th with Kent Services to learn best practices for hurricane preparation during COVID-19.
A construction lien is filed against your property claiming that a contractor (or even a subcontractor hired by your contractor)…
Join us on Tuesday, September 22nd with Marquis Association Management Vice President Joshua Tomey to discuss capital projects during a…
Every condominium association in Florida has certain responsibilities and powers pursuant to its governing documents and Chapter 718, Florida Statutes.
As Americans throughout the country protest systemic discrimination in the aftermath of George Floyd’s tragic death, it is important for…
Somewhat counterintuitively, consequential damages are damages which flow indirectly from a breach of contract. In a construction project, these damages…
On April 2, 2020, Governor Ron Desantis issued Executive Order 20-94 which temporarily suspended all mortgage foreclosure and residential eviction…
MIAMI, Fla. – August 20, 2020 – Haber Law is pleased to announce that Managing and Founding Shareholder David B.…
Construction delays are often a common dispute amongst owners, contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, and the like. The judicial system is…
Timesharing can be difficult for many families, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. As families continue to practice social distancing to…
Join us on July 21st for a webinar with Weisbrod Matteis & Copley on handling hurricane litigation claims during the…
A lesson in a reversed and remanded case decided by Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal: Consider the limits when…
On June 23, 2020, Governor DeSantis approved Senate Bill 1084, which made certain changes to Florida’s existing housing laws as…
Don't Let The Threat of Hurricane Season Sneak Up On You - Katrina Sosa
Jonathan S. Goldstein is featured in the Florida Community Association Journal - July 2020
Haber Law is pleased to announce the addition of Associate Kristen E. Ferrer to accommodate the firm's growing real estate and condominium…
Join us on June 30th with OZK's Vice President of Association Services Jeff Ulm to discuss financial considerations and solutions…
Lauren Fallick and Chris Utrera present a webinar in conjunction with Brickell Homeowners Association.
A new, neighboring building is being constructed, or an existing adjacent building is undergoing renovations, which poses the risk of…
Seven Attorneys from Haber Law Recognized as Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars for 2020 MIAMI, Fla. – June 11,…
It is common for entities, such as a corporation, LLC, or partnership, to hold title to a condominium unit. However,…
Join us Thursday, May 21st as we discuss community associations & COVID-19 recovery.
The world has changed dramatically in the last ninety days. Just last year, the question of whether a restaurant would…
Now, social media is all the rage with law firms jockeying for position on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
In the best of times, any community association’s duty to protect residents by preventing foreseeable harm is a complicated quandary.
Litigation can be a time-consuming, stressful, and often expensive process. A civil dispute can drag on for years, causing out-of-pocket…
Join us Thursday, April 30th as we discuss the affects of the coronavirus on condominiums.
The current pandemic has ravaged the restaurant industry and has caused hardship on a scale not previously imagined. It used…
The coronavirus pandemic has almost caused the Florida court system to completely shut down. Most of the buildings are closed…
Join us for a conversation with Marquis President, Josh Tomey on what associations need to know for handling coronavirus concerns,…
Join us for a webinar to learn more about how COVID-19 is impacting South Florida business. Read our article for…
At Haber Law, the health and safety of our employees, clients, professional colleagues, and strategic partners is our top priority.…
Join us for a conversation with Castle Group President, Craig Vaughan on what associations need to know for handling coronavirus…
What may seem to be an iron clad construction contract provision, may not turn out to be that way in…
Join us for a basic playbook of what associations need to know for handling coronavirus concerns, including: access to common…
Haber Law’s Nilka Gomez Named President-Elect of ALA South Florida Chapter
Critical Intersection Where Coronavirus, Biometrics and Condo Associations Meet
So, you retained a contractor, money is still owed, and their work is near completion—now what?
Join us on March 10th as Jonathan Goldstein, Esq., Partner at Haber Law, will conduct a seminar for condominium directors…
Over the past forty years, the United States has experienced a sweeping movement to ban smoking from just about everywhere.…
Haber Law was pleased to host the University of Florida Machen Florida Opportunity Scholars (MFOS) Alumni Event on Thursday, February…
Can a condominium association decide to terminate a contract entered into by the developer prior to turnover? If so, what…
We all know that you can divorce your husband or your wife when the relationship turns bad, but can you…
Some of the most common questions posed to a construction law attorney are concerning indemnification clauses in construction contracts. Indemnification…
Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) method, where the participants meet with a third party (mediator) to negotiate a…
Sometimes, the people who serve on an Association’s Board of Directors are not necessarily the best suited for the job.…
Can the Board of Directors decide to change the color of your condominium building or the interior hallways from carpet…
As any construction industry professional knows, payment disputes are extremely common on both private and public projects. Many times, payment…
It is important to consider whether there may be a potential basis for punitive damages in any business or commercial…
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Condominium associations across South Florida have come under scrutiny for imposing mandatory, non-refundable “transfer fees” on residents in connection with…
Haber Law has been recognized as a Top Law Firm in the upcoming 2020 edition of the South Florida Legal…
Haber Law and Biscayne Neighborhoods Association hosted a seminar for condominium board members. Attendees learned how insurance claims affect their…