SJW Law Group

As involving real property, if one fails to pay their property taxes by March 31, 2021, a tax certificate will be auctioned by the County Tax Collector. Tax certificates are auctioned off in an “interest rate bid down” procedure. The tax certificate will be awarded to the person/entity willing to ... Read More »

Important Accounting Options and Differences SJW Law Group, PLLC was formed in 2018 headed by Scott J. Wortman, Esq. who has been practicing law for twenty-five (25) years. Scott J. Wortman, Esq. is a Florida Bar Board Certified Real Estate Attorney and a Florida Bar Board Certified Condominium ... Read More »

With respect to both Condominium Associations and Homeowners Associations the governing documents define the rights and obligations of the membership, the Association itself, and often times impact third party’s rights such as institutional lenders.  More often than not the governing documents start ... Read More »

Community Associations often take on the task of a capital improvement, restoration, or renovation project, whether it be repaving roads, significant clubhouse upgrades, or re-siding the exterior of the condominium building.  In virtually all cases a general contractor is hired to oversee and/or ... Read More »

Condominium Associations and Homeowners Associations are presently faced with unique once in a century legal issues as a result of the global pandemic. From indefinitely closing down pools, clubhouses, and gyms, to restricting visitors, let alone the fear and concern involving the virus itself, many ... Read More »

These are unprecedented times for our country along with community associations throughout Florida.  There is no playbook for property managers nor Board of Directors to rely upon in order to address the fast-moving current events.  Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-52 declaring a ... Read More »