{"id":8100,"date":"2026-11-05T05:10:28","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T05:10:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/resources-real-estate-litigation\/commercial-condominium-association-dispute-attorney-florida\/"},"modified":"2026-11-10T11:32:14","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T11:32:14","slug":"commercial-condominium-association-dispute-attorney-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/resources-real-estate-litigation\/commercial-condominium-association-dispute-attorney-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Commercial Condominium Association Disputes in Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-8098\" alt=\"Warehouse loading dock with a plastic-wrapped pallet of inventory and a clipboard marked &quot;under review&quot; in morning light.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/warehouse-loading-dock-with-a-plastic-wrapped-pallet-of-inve-photo-5.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/warehouse-loading-dock-with-a-plastic-wrapped-pallet-of-inve-photo-5-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/warehouse-loading-dock-with-a-plastic-wrapped-pallet-of-inve-photo-5-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/warehouse-loading-dock-with-a-plastic-wrapped-pallet-of-inve-photo-5-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/warehouse-loading-dock-with-a-plastic-wrapped-pallet-of-inve-photo-5-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/warehouse-loading-dock-with-a-plastic-wrapped-pallet-of-inve-photo-5.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Business Litigation | Tampa and Hillsborough County<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Resolving Commercial Condominium Association Disputes in Florida<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Ayala Law PA focuses on business litigation for commercial property owners, tenants and businesses involved in condominium association disputes across Tampa, Hillsborough County and the Tampa Bay area.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13055702208\">Book a case evaluation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">Book a case evaluation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Eduardo A. Maura \u00b7 Published November 5, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A commercial condominium association dispute is a disagreement between a business unit owner or tenant and a condo association over money, records, rules, or repairs. Ayala Law PA focuses on business litigation, including commercial disputes tied to condominium units. The firm&#8217;s bona fide office is at 1646 W Snow Ave in Tampa. This page explains what these disputes involve and how they usually move forward.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Commercial Condominium Association Dispute Involves<\/h2>\n<p>A commercial condominium association dispute is a conflict over a business-use unit in a condo building. The association runs shared property, sets the budget, collects assessments, and enforces rules.<\/p>\n<p>The governing documents are the contract. The declaration, articles, bylaws, and rules set what owners and the association can and cannot do. Many of these disputes turn on what those documents say, so that is where the review starts.<\/p>\n<p>This page is written for commercial unit owners, business tenants with rights under the declaration, investor owners, and developers. It does not cover residential homeowner advocacy or personal injury claims.<\/p>\n<p>The two frameworks differ in their rules and remedies, so identifying which one applies shapes the strategy from the start.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a special assessment notice or a refused records request has you weighing your next move, you do not have to face it alone. Call (305) 570-2208 to ask about a case evaluation. Talk it through with our team &#8212; we can walk you through how a situation like yours is usually handled and what your options are.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13055702208\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Disputes This Practice Handles<\/h2>\n<p>Ayala Law PA focuses on these types of disputes between a business and a condo association:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Assessments and special assessments.<\/strong> Whether a charge is split fairly between commercial and residential units, and whether the board followed its required process.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Board authority.<\/strong> Actions outside the declaration, improper votes, or spending the governing documents do not allow.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Official records.<\/strong> Board minutes, financial statements, budgets, and contracts. Put every request in writing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use restrictions.<\/strong> Rules on signage, operating hours, and deliveries that affect how a business runs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Construction and repair.<\/strong> Claims among the association, owners, contractors, and subcontractors, including construction liens under Chapter 713 of the Florida Statutes. Section 95.11(3)(b) requires an action founded on the design, planning, or construction of an improvement to real property to be commenced within four years, with the time running from the date the authority having jurisdiction issues a temporary certificate of occupancy, a certificate of occupancy, or a certificate of completion, or the date of abandonment of construction if not completed, whichever date is earliest; for a latent defect, the time runs from when the defect is discovered or should have been discovered with due diligence. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.11<\/a> reads: &#8220;(b) An action founded on the design, planning, or construction of an improvement to real property, with the time running from the date the authority having jurisdiction issues a temporary certificate of occupancy, a certificate of occupancy, or a certificate of completion, or the date of abandonment of construction if not completed, whichever date is earliest; except that, when the action involves a latent defect, the time runs from the time the defect is discovered or should have been discovered with the exercise of due diligence.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vendor and management contracts.<\/strong> When an express contract covers the same subject, a claim for unjust enrichment will not support recovery. <a href=\"https:\/\/flcourts-media.flcourts.gov\/content\/download\/467568\/opinion\/Opinion_16-2898.pdf\">Williams v. Johnson<\/a> This matters when a vendor&#8217;s written contract is at the center of the dispute.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unit title and real estate questions.<\/strong> Ownership and lien issues tied to the unit itself.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How a Commercial Condo Dispute Typically Moves Forward<\/h2>\n<p>These disputes usually move through four stages: review, written demand, mediation, and a court or arbitration filing. Each stage builds the record for the next.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Review.<\/strong> The firm reviews the declaration, bylaws, minutes, notices, assessment ledger, and correspondence.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Written demand.<\/strong> A letter states the problem and the records or action requested. It may go to the association or its counsel.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mediation.<\/strong> After a suit for money damages is filed, a court must refer it to mediation if one party asks, unless an exception applies. The requesting party must be able to pay the costs or the costs must be split fairly. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0044\/Sections\/0044.405.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 44.405<\/a> provides that, except as provided in that section, all mediation communications shall be confidential. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0044\/Sections\/0044.405.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 44.405<\/a> A signed settlement agreement is not confidential unless the parties agree otherwise.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Court or arbitration.<\/strong> A written arbitration agreement is generally enforceable under Florida law. The exception is a ground that exists to revoke a contract. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0682\/Sections\/0682.02.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 682.02<\/a> A court decides whether an arbitration agreement exists. Suits must be brought where the defendant resides, where the claim arose, or where the property is located. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0047\/Sections\/0047.011.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 47.011<\/a> For a Hillsborough County unit, the property&#8217;s location may matter.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Steps to Take Before You Contact a Lawyer<\/h2>\n<p>Gather the paperwork first. The most useful items are the governing documents, every amendment, and the notices, invoices, and vote records tied to your issue.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Put requests in writing.<\/strong> Keep a copy and proof of delivery for every records request.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Read every notice for deadlines.<\/strong> Response windows can affect the options you have.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Think before you stop paying.<\/strong> A judgment can become a lien on real property once a certified copy is recorded with the lienholder&#8217;s address, as the statute requires.<\/li>\n<li>That period runs from a certificate of occupancy, a certificate of completion, or abandonment, whichever is earliest. For actions founded on the design, planning, or construction of an improvement to real property, the action must be commenced within four years of the earliest qualifying date, and in any event within seven years after that date. For hidden defects, the clock starts at discovery. The start date depends on the facts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep copies of everything.<\/strong> Save emails, texts, and mailed letters in one place.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/warehouse-loading-dock-with-a-plastic-wrapped-pallet-and-a-c-photo-4.jpg\" alt=\"Warehouse loading dock with a plastic-wrapped pallet and a clipboard marked &quot;under review&quot; beside open roll-up doors.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>How Ayala Law PA Approaches These Matters<\/h2>\n<p>Ayala Law PA focuses on business litigation, commercial litigation, contract disputes, shareholder disputes, construction litigation, real estate litigation, and international trade litigation in Florida courts and arbitration.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Responsible lawyer.<\/strong> Eduardo A. Maura is the responsible lawyer for this page.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Office location.<\/strong> The firm&#8217;s office is at 1646 W Snow Ave in Tampa, Florida. The firm represents businesses in Tampa, Hillsborough County, and the Tampa Bay area.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Connected practice areas.<\/strong> The firm also handles construction lien matters and contract disputes. A condo case involving a contractor, a vendor, and a unit title can be reviewed together.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lien relief.<\/strong> A judgment lien under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0055\/Sections\/0055.10.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 55.10<\/a> can be moved to a deposit or surety bond. The amount is the claim plus interest for three years, plus $500 for court costs. This can clear the property while the dispute continues.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Support staff.<\/strong> Our team&#8217;s support staff organizes records and tracks requests so the lawyer can review the full file.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Referrals.<\/strong> If a matter may be referred to another lawyer or firm, the firm will tell you at intake.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Common Questions About Commercial Condo Association Disputes<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a condo association force me into arbitration?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Possibly. A written arbitration clause is generally enforceable under Florida law, unless a ground exists to revoke a contract.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I have to go to mediation before suing?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not in every case. After a suit for money damages is filed, a party may ask the court to refer it to mediation, unless an exception applies.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I stop paying assessments while I dispute them?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stopping payment can lead to a lawsuit and a judgment. A recorded judgment can become a lien on property, so review your options before you stop.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long does a dispute take?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Timing varies with the claim, the court, and whether the other side takes part.<\/p><p>A signed arbitration agreement is generally enforceable.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What does it cost to work with the firm?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fees depend on the matter. The firm explains its fee structure and any costs you may owe before work begins.<\/p><\/details>\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; we can walk you through how a situation like yours is usually handled and what your options are.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13055702208\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">Schedule a consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Talk to Ayala Law PA About Your Condo Dispute<\/h2>\n<p>If a special assessment notice, a board vote on commercial use, or an unanswered records request has you weighing your next move, you don&#8217;t have to sort it out alone. Call (305) 570-2208 or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">request a case evaluation<\/a>. Send the notice and governing documents with your request. The firm will review them and explain which options fit your facts. The review is not a promise of any result, and no one can predict how the association will respond.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>Attorney advertising. The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice; reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship with Ayala Law PA. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Ayala Law PA, 1646 W Snow Ave, Tampa, FL 33606.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How We Approach Commercial Condo Disputes<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Review the governing documents<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We start with the declaration, bylaws, lease terms and any written agreements that control the relationship between your business and the association.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--lightbulb\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Assess your options early<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look at the practical paths available, including negotiation, mediation, arbitration or litigation, and help you weigh the cost and business impact of each.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protect your business interests<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our work centers on keeping operations, property value and contract rights intact while the dispute is resolved.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plain-language communication<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain the issues, the likely next steps and the decisions in front of you so you can make informed choices for your company.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Don&#x27;t Wait on a Written Notice<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Association demands, lien notices, assessment letters and arbitration demands often carry deadlines for response. Bring every notice and document to us as soon as you receive it.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13055702208\">Contact Ayala Law PA<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lawayala.com\/contact\/\">Contact Ayala Law PA<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Common Commercial Condo Disputes<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Assessments and fees<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disagreements over special assessments, common expense allocations and charges billed to commercial units or owners.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use and lease conflicts<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disputes over permitted business use, signage, parking, hours of operation and restrictions in the declaration or rules.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Repairs and construction work<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Conflicts involving common element repairs, renovations, contractor performance and responsibility for property damage.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Board and governance decisions<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Challenges to board actions, voting irregularities, election issues and the handling of association records.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Talk With Ayala Law PA About Your Condo Dispute<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center 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