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Association Law
The Law Office of Ellen T. Chadwell represents condominium and homeowners’ associations in matters relating to Chapters 718 and 720, of the Florida Statutes.
- Election Disputes
- Assessment Lien Foreclosure
- Enforcement Actions
- Injunctive Relief
- Evictions
- General Advice & Consultation Regarding Governance Issues
- Insurance Claims
- Amendments to Governing Documents
- Mediation & Arbitration
- Official Records Disputes
Ms. Chadwell provides general consultation for associations at a fixed fee. Ms. Chadwell understands that smaller associations may initially have larger needs as they learn the proper standards in governing and encourages her Board clients to contact her for all matters—large and small. To that end, Ms. Chadwell makes herself available to her clients via text, email and phone. All general consultation fees are negotiable depending on the level of service needed by an association. In addition, Ms. Chadwell provides standard services, such as statutory notices to unit owners at a reasonable fixed sum, and may be retained for litigation specific needs at an hourly rate of $275.
The Law Office of Ellen T. Chadwell also represents homeowners in a number of disputes with their associations, including selective or discriminatory covenant enforcement, improper Board conduct or governance, non-compliance with records requests, tenant disapproval by the Association, improper maintenance of the amenities or failure to pay claims for damages.
Oftentimes these matters can be cleared up with an explanation of the facts or a reminder to the Association of the actual provisions of the governing documents or statutory requirements. When a dialogue with the Association cannot resolve the problem, the client may wish to pursue mediation, arbitration or litigation. The Law Office of Ellen T. Chadwell offers legal representation to homeowners on an hourly and fixed fee basis.
Real Estate Services
Buying property in Southwest Florida has gotten more complicated than ever, especially in the condominium market.
The Surfside collapse has brought new legislation that affects every condominium owner. Before buying or selling a condominium, there are important matters you should know that not only affect the value of the condominium, but also whether financing will be available for a prospective buyer.
In addition, past years of severe hurricane damage have made acquiring adequate insurance difficult.
Ms. Chadwell provides representation for buyers and sellers in residential and commercial real estate transactions and assists parties in navigating these difficult times, with or without a real estate professional.
Such services include:
- Contract Drafting & Negotiation
- Pre- And Post-Occupancy Agreements & Releases
- Closing Services
- Escrow Agreements
In addition, Ms. Chadwell provides commercial and residential lease drafting and negotiation.
Real Property Litigation
These services are described more fully under Civil Litigation Practice Area, but include quiet title actions, boundary disputes, easement disputes, partition actions, equitable and constructive trusts, mortgage foreclosures, eminent domain and inverse condemnation (regulatory takings), construction and association lien foreclosures, ejectment, unlawful detainers and lease disputes.
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