About Our Practice
The Tankel Law Group has been a consistent and outspoken advocate for condominium and homeowner associations, their boards of directors and Community Association Managers (CAMs) since 1982.
We represent community associations throughout the state of Florida, particularly in the Tampa Bay, Orlando and Jacksonville areas. Our mission is to provide a friendly, collaborative environment where client
goals are met in a cost-effective and personal fashion.
Practice Areas
General Corporate Counsel to
Community Associations
Collection of
Delinquent Assessments
Rule Interpretation
and Enforcement
Contract Review
and Interpretation
Document Review
and Interpretation
Amendments to Association
Governing Documents
Attending Membership, Board and Committee Meetings
Mediation, Arbitration and Litigation of Disputes
Cost Effective and Personal Solutions for Condominium and Homeowner Associations
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Associations Grapple with Firearms Control in the "Gunshine State"
Since the start of the pandemic, Florida gun sales have reached record levels. In January 2021 alone, over 190,000 background checks were conducted f...
Fireworks in Homeowners Associations
Most would agree, there is ample reason to celebrate the end of 2020. Homeowners will be eager to commemorate the new year with parties and fireworks displays. However, in some communities, fireworks are prohibited by rules enacted by the Homeow...
Avoid Being the HOA Grinch
We are well into the holiday season, and many communities have come together to display beautiful lights and decorations. While these displays are wonderful to look at while in season, it is only a matter of time before we find ourselves in Marc...
Florida’s Foreclosure and Eviction Moratorium Expires.
The first shoe has dropped in what is likely to be a wave of foreclosures not seen since the 2008 financial crises. Governor DeSantis announced Wednesday evening that he has declined to extend Florida's Executive Orders placing a moratorium on for...
Regulating Political Expression in Associations
With 29 electoral college votes at stake, Florida continues to be a lucrative swing state for presidential candidates. This year, the candidates have spent over $200 million advertising on television and radio this election cycle. In addition to...
Socially Distanced Member Meetings & Voting
By this time, the concept of “social distancing” to limit contact and hamper the spread of COVID-19 is well known. For community associations, this means new socially distant methods of operation should be utilized to limit member interaction ...
Tenant Screening and Fair Housing Act
Condominium and homeowner associations are often eager to monitor and screen prospective tenants in their communities. The screening process typically requires submission of an application with information necessary to conduct background and credi...
Amending association governing documents
The Founding Fathers anticipated that the United States Constitution would need to adapt to changing preferences of the nation as the country grew and established itself. An association’s declaration of covenants is akin to the community’s constit...
Collections Explained
Condominium and homeowner association assessments, or maintenance fees, are the lifeblood of any community association. These assessments, whether collected monthly, quarterly, or annually fund the association’s operations and ensure it is well m...
Steps to ensure homeowner association restrictions are not extinguished by the marketable record title to property act
Florida Homeowner Associations (HOA) risk becoming unenforceable if specific steps are not taken in accordance with the Marketable Record Title to Property Act (MRTA). Under Chapter 712 of Florida Statutes, an HOA’s restrictions will expire appro...
Registered Agents in Florida
An often overlooked but important aspect of every Florida condominium association is the designation of its Registered Agent (RA). An RA is a person or company who agrees to accept legal mail on behalf of a corporation. While this responsibility...
Guide to Collections
As a director, you have a fiduciary duty to your fellow owners. The law imposes the highest standard of care upon you to prudently protect and preserve the money and property of the association. Even small communities have multi-million dollar a...
Changes to Condominium Board Term Limits
As of July 1, 2018, a new law is in effect changing the term limits of board members for condominium associations. The previous statute limited board members to no more than four consecutive two-year terms unless approved by two-thirds of the ent...
Is your community ready for electric vehicles?
Recognizing the increasing popularity of electric vehicles (EVs), the Florida Legislature recently enacted a statute providing condominium owners limited independence to install charging stations. Is your Association ready for this evolvi...
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