Real Estate Law and Construction Law

Attorney Taylor Dawson explores the fundamental legal principles governing adverse possession, examining how property rights can be acquired through continuous, open, and hostile occupation.

Florida's Second District Court of Appeal has clarified the procedural requirements for challenging mechanic's liens in condominium disputes, establishing that individual unit owners possess standing to contest liens even when the underlying contract was between a contractor and the condominium association. The decision emphasizes the strict compliance demanded by Florida's lien statutes and the consequences contractors face when they fail to meet statutory deadlines during show cause proceedings.

Florida's Second District Court of Appeal has affirmed the rights of individual condominium unit owners to challenge mechanic's liens filed against their units, even when the work was contracted by their association. The court's decision underscores the strict procedural requirements contractors must follow when enforcing liens, including rigid adherence to statutory deadlines that cannot be extended based on ongoing payment negotiations. This ruling has significant implications for both contractors working