South Florida Condominium and Homeowners' Association Mediation
In response to the steady rise in legal disputes involving homeowners' associations (HOAs), the State of Florida (as of July 1, 2007) now requires all parties to these disputes to undertake mediation before filing a lawsuit and/or arbitration proceedings. In addition, the Florida condominium statute allows arbitrators to require mediation in disputes between the association and its owners and Florida Circuit and County Court judges require mediation of these disputes before allowing them to proceed to trial.
Supreme Court Certified, Florida Dispute Mediator
At Association Mediation, Inc., located in Hallandale, we offer experienced mediation services to Florida condominium and homeowners' associations. Our founder, attorney Eric M. Glazer, has been practicing homeowners' and condominium association law in South Florida for the last 15 years. He knows firsthand how highly-charged and difficult these disputes can become, as seemingly trivial matters can quickly escalate into prolonged and expensive courtroom battles. For example, people may be willing to litigate pet or parking disputes that last for years and cost thousands of dollars.
Mediation Offers Many Advantages to Florida Homeowners' and Condominium Associations
One aim of mediation, a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), is to reduce congestion in the state courts of Florida. In addition, at Association Mediation, Inc., we also know from experience that mediation is less costly, less time-consuming, and altogether less combative than going to court. Other advantages of non-binding mediation include:
- It is a confidential process.
- It removes the speculation of what a judge or jury might do
- It can facilitate constructive dialogue
- It still gives parties the chance to take their dispute to court if negotiations break down
Contact Us
If your homeowners' or condominium association is looking for an experienced, certified mediator to help resolve a conflict with a resident, developer, contractor, subcontractor, vendor, or other association, please contact our office today.
We would be happy to explain the mediation process and how we can help you resolve your problem both fairly and economically. Our offices are located between Miami and Ft. Lauderdale, five minutes east of I-95. We are willing to travel to meet with clients and to meet in another lawyer's office.
Association Mediation, Inc.
1920 East Hallandale Beach Boulevard
Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
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954-455-1665 phone
954-333-3983 fax
From our offices in Hallandale, we mediate disputes for Florida condominium and homeowners' associations in communities throughout South Florida including Miami, Miami Beach, South Beach, Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, Pembroke Pines, Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood, Weston, Deerfield Beach, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, and Pompano Beach. Our representation spans Broward County, Miami-Dade County, and Palm Beach County.
