Condominium Association Neglect of Individual Units
Protect Your Florida Home with Stabinski Law
Owning a condominium should provide peace of mind, knowing that your personal unit or home is protected and properly maintained. However, problems arise when a condominium or homeowner’s association neglects its obligations related to your specific unit, putting your home, safety, and investment at risk. At Stabinski Law, we focus on representing individual condominium and homeowners in disputes that directly affect their units, helping ensure their rights are upheld and their homes are safeguarded.
Common Issues We Address
Neglected Unit Repairs: Associations sometimes fail to address necessary repairs within individual units, such as water intrusion from adjacent units or roof leaks, mold growth, plumbing failures, or structural issues that originate from common infrastructure but affect your specific home. These problems can lead to unsafe living conditions, damaged property, decreased home value, and other economic damage.
Lack of Maintenance Affecting Your Home: Your association may be responsible for certain repairs or maintenance obligations within or immediately affecting your unit, depending on the governing documents. When they fail to fulfill those responsibilities—such as neglecting damage caused by building envelope leaks or failing to respond to reported defects affecting your unit—you may have legal grounds for action.
Health and Safety Risks Inside the Unit: Issues like mold growth, electrical hazards, or infestations that go unaddressed in your individual unit can endanger your health and comfort. If your association’s failure to act has compromised your living conditions, we can help you hold them accountable.
Why Choose Stabinski Law?
At Stabinski Law, we understand the nuances of Florida condominium law, especially as it pertains to individual unit owners. Our experienced attorneys are committed to protecting your interests and helping you resolve disputes that impact your specific home. We provide personal attention and tailored strategies to meet your unique needs.
No Upfront Costs or Attorney’s Fees: In most cases, we handle claims without requiring any upfront payment. Under Florida law, if you prevail, the Association may be required to cover your attorney’s fees and costs. And if you don’t prevail, you owe us nothing—so you can seek justice without additional financial burden.
Take Action Today
If your condominium association is neglecting maintenance or repair issues that affect your individual unit, contact Stabinski Law. We are ready to help you protect your home and your rights. Schedule a consultation today to explore your legal options.
Don’t let your investment suffer from inaction—contact us now and take the first step toward resolution.
Meet Our Attorneys
Put More Than 100 Years of Collective Experience in Your Corner
Luis Stabinski
Todd Stabinski
Ariel Furst
Daniel Caine
Octavio A. Mella
Norman Funt, In Memoriam (1948-2018)
Maria P. Mendoza
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I sue my condo association for neglecting repairs that damaged my unit?
Yes. Florida law and your condo association’s governing documents may require the association to maintain and repair common elements. When neglected repairs, such as a leaking roof, failed plumbing, or structural problem, damage your unit or make it hard to live there, you may be able to hold the association accountable. Stabinski Law represents individual unit owners, not associations, and a free consultation can help determine whether your situation qualifies.
Who is responsible for water damage and repairs — the association or me?
In many Florida condos, the association is responsible for the building structure, exterior, and components behind the walls, while the unit owner is responsible for interior items such as paint, flooring, cabinets, and personal belongings. Your condo declaration can change those lines, and maintenance responsibility does not always match insurance responsibility. Bring your governing documents to a consultation so the team can review who may owe what.Â
My neighbor’s leak caused mold in my unit — who do I pursue?
The answer depends on where the water came from and who failed to address it. Responsibility may fall on the neighbor, the association, an insurer, or several parties at once. Leak and mold cases often stall because those responsibilities overlap.
Will I have to pay attorney’s fees to take on my association?
In most cases, no. Stabinski Law normally handles owner-versus-association claims on a contingency-fee basis, so you pay no upfront attorney’s fee and the firm is paid only if compensation is recovered for you. A small number of matters are better suited to a different arrangement, and if that is true in your situation we will say so up front. Florida law may also allow the prevailing party to recover attorney’s fees in certain owner-versus-association disputes, which can help balance the power between individual owners and association counsel. Whatever the arrangement, it is put in writing before you hire the firm.
What makes a condo claim one you can take?
Two things matter most. First, the claim has to be about damage to your unit — disputes over elections or the handling of association funds are a different kind of case. Second, your standing as an owner matters. Unpaid assessments or violations of the condo rules can keep us from taking a case that would otherwise be worth pursuing. If yours is not a fit, Stabinski Law will explain the specific reasons instead of leaving you guessing.
What if an insurance claim for the damage was denied or underpaid?
Stabinski Law handles denied and underpaid property insurance claims, and condo damage often involves both an association neglect claim and an insurance claim. Clients have described the firm as “waking the insurance company up” after months of silence. If your insurer denied the claim or paid too little, the team can review how that claim works alongside the neglect issue and explain the next step.
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