Condominium & Homeowners Association Litigation

Disputes involving condominium and homeowners associations often arise from property damage, maintenance obligations, governance issues, and the interpretation of governing documents under Florida’s condominium and community association laws.

Harold B. Klite Truppman represents condominium unit owners, homeowners, associations, and businesses in litigation involving community association disputes throughout Florida, with particular emphasis on property damage claims involving common elements and building systems.

These matters frequently involve:

• Water damage and mold claims resulting from failure to maintain common elements
• Damage caused by roofs, plumbing stacks, exterior walls, and other building systems
• Claims against associations for failure to repair or maintain common areas
• Damage caused by neighboring units (pipes, appliances, HVAC systems, etc.)
• Disputes involving special assessments and major building repairs
• Insurance coverage disputes involving association property damage
• Enforcement and interpretation of condominium declarations and governing documents
• Breach of fiduciary duty by association boards

Many owner claims arise when an association fails to maintain or repair common elements as required under the condominium declaration and Florida law. In such cases, the dispute is often governed by the association’s governing documents and may involve breach of contract claims as well as property damage claims.

With more than three decades of litigation experience, Mr. Truppman represents clients in mediation, arbitration, and court proceedings involving condominium and homeowners association disputes.