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West Palm Beach HOA Attorneys for Homeowners

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Who We Fight For

We Only Represent Homeowners

One side of the fence — always. Across Palm Beach County. Never the boards. Never the developers. Never the management companies. You.

We Represent
Homeowners
We Never Represent
HOAs Boards Developers Management Cos.

Palm Beach County is home to some of Florida’s most diverse residential communities—from luxury oceanfront condominiums along the coast to sprawling 55+ communities in Wellington and Royal Palm Beach. With this diversity comes a wide range of HOA and condominium disputes that require attorneys who understand the local landscape.

Good HOAs are invaluable.
Bad HOAs abuse their power.

LS Carlson Law represents West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County homeowners exclusively in disputes with their HOAs and condominium associations. We never represent the association—only the individual homeowner. Our attorneys handle cases under both Chapter 720 (HOAs) and Chapter 718 (condominiums), with particular experience with the issues facing Palm Beach County’s large concentration of age-restricted and resort-style communities.

Palm Beach County’s premium property values make improper assessments and financial mismanagement especially impactful. When your HOA imposes a five-figure special assessment without proper procedures, or when your condo board misallocates insurance proceeds, the financial stakes are significant. Our attorneys protect your investment by holding associations accountable under Florida law.

Two Decades.
One Focus.

For over 20 years, LS Carlson Law has been the leading HOA attorney in Palm Beach County — pioneering the very strategies other firms now try to replicate.

20
Years of Experience
Established in 2006
529
Five-Star Reviews
#1
By HOA Cases Won
In the country
The Authority On Bad HOAs

We Wrote The Book
On Bad HOAs

…literally.

We didn’t just learn how to beat bad HOAs — we wrote the definitive guide to it. After winning more of these fights than any firm in the country, we put the entire playbook in print. When you hire us, you get the team that wrote it.

By Luke Carlson, Esq. 20 Years Fighting HOAs
The firm bad HOAs across the country hope you never call.
Bad HOA™ — The Homeowner’s Guide to Going to War and Reclaiming Your Power, by Luke Carlson, Esq.
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Why LS Carlson Law

Why Homeowners Choose Us for Their West Palm Beach HOA Dispute

Most Palm Beach County homeowners don’t come to us over a simple disagreement — they come because something has gone wrong in one of the county’s many 55+ communities or coastal condominium towers: unlawful fines, five-figure special assessments levied without notice, common elements left unrepaired after a storm. We work under both Chapter 720 (HOAs) and Chapter 718 (condominiums), and we represent homeowners exclusively — never associations. We are America’s Largest Law Firm Fighting Bad HOAs.

Chapter 720 & 718

Deep command of Florida’s HOA statute (Chapter 720) and Condominium Act (Chapter 718), refined through thousands of association disputes.

America's Largest

Having handled more HOA disputes than any firm in the country, we recognize the recurring tactics boards use — from selective enforcement to procedural manipulation — and exactly how to counter them.

Deliberate Pressure

We identify the leverage points in your Florida HOA or COA dispute, apply pressure deliberately, and position each matter for resolution or escalation based on your goals.

Pre-Suit Mediation

Fluent in Florida’s mandatory pre-suit mediation (§ 720.311) and every forum beyond it — negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and the courts.

Florida Courts

Fully prepared to take your case to Florida circuit court when the board won’t back down, with strong representation at every stage of the fight.

Never Associations

We do not represent associations. Ever. Our experience, insight, and strategy are directed entirely toward protecting homeowners.

Held Accountable

A strong history of resolving disputes in favor of Florida homeowners — holding associations accountable when they cross the line.

Chapter 720 & 718

Command of Florida HOA & COA Law

Deep command of Florida’s HOA statute (Chapter 720) and Condominium Act (Chapter 718), refined through thousands of association disputes.

What We Fight

Types of HOA & COA Disputes We Handle

Palm Beach County homeowners face unique HOA challenges shaped by the region’s diverse community types, premium property values, and concentration of age-restricted developments. When your association crosses the line, you have legal remedies — and we enforce them.

Palm Beach County HOAs are required to maintain common areas and shared structures under Florida Statute 720. Coastal weather damage, aging infrastructure in Wellington and Royal Palm Beach communities, and neglected plumbing or roofing take a toll on Palm Beach County properties. When your association collects assessments but fails to perform necessary repairs, LS Carlson Law holds your HOA accountable for its maintenance obligations. Contact us to explore your legal options.

Palm Beach County’s high property values make CC&R enforcement disputes especially contentious—from Wellington’s equestrian estates imposing strict fencing and structure rules to Boca Raton’s gated communities regulating exterior paint colors and landscaping to the letter. Under § 720.305, homeowners must receive notice and an opportunity to be heard before an independent fining committee before fines can be imposed. When your HOA in Jupiter’s golf course communities or Palm Beach Gardens’ master-planned developments enforces architectural standards arbitrarily or imposes fines without proper procedures, LS Carlson Law fights back on your behalf. Contact us to explore your legal options.

Palm Beach County’s large concentration of 55+ communities creates unique fair housing issues. The federal Fair Housing Act, the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA), and Florida Statute 760 protect homeowners from discrimination based on race, religion, familial status, disability, and other protected classes. When HOA boards in communities like Century Village or Kings Point engage in harassment, retaliatory fines, or discriminatory enforcement of age-restriction policies, LS Carlson Law takes aggressive action on your behalf. Contact us to explore your legal options.

High-rise condos along the Intracoastal Waterway, dense townhome communities in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach, and close-quarter developments in Lake Worth create frequent neighbor conflicts over shared walls, noise, and property boundaries. Waterfront communities in Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens add disputes over dock access, watercraft storage, and seawall maintenance. Florida’s nuisance laws provide remedies when a neighbor’s conduct substantially interferes with your use and enjoyment of your home, and your HOA’s governing documents may impose additional obligations. LS Carlson Law helps Palm Beach County homeowners navigate these disputes and reach fair resolutions. Contact us to explore your legal options.

Palm Beach County is home to large-scale communities like BallenIsles, Ibis, and PGA National—each with multiple pools, golf courses, and tennis centers that associations must maintain and fund properly. In 55+ communities such as Century Village and Kings Point, clubhouse and amenity access is a primary benefit that residents pay significant assessments to support. Under § 720.303, associations must maintain proper records and fund reserves for major repairs and replacements. When your HOA blocks access to amenities, neglects maintenance, or improperly reallocates common area funds, LS Carlson Law fights to protect your rights. Contact us to explore your legal options.

Palm Beach County’s large HOAs with entrenched boards are prone to selective enforcement and retaliation—particularly in 55+ communities where vocal homeowners who challenge the board face retaliatory fines, and in master-planned communities where developer-controlled boards transitioning to homeowner control create political friction. Florida courts have consistently held that associations must apply covenants and restrictions uniformly. When your HOA in Royal Palm Beach, Delray Beach, or Wellington targets you while ignoring identical violations by others, LS Carlson Law documents the enforcement patterns and holds your board accountable. Contact us to explore your legal options.

Palm Beach County HOA boards have a duty to act in the best interests of the community. When negligence leads to property damage, safety hazards, or financial loss, homeowners have the right to take action. Common examples in Palm Beach County include ignored safety risks in aging high-rises, mold from neglected water intrusion, and structural defects in common elements. LS Carlson Law helps West Palm Beach homeowners hold negligent HOAs accountable for breaching their duty of care. Contact us to explore your legal options.

Florida Statute 720.306 establishes specific procedures for HOA elections, including notice requirements, voting procedures, and candidate eligibility. Palm Beach County has some of the largest HOA communities in Florida—several with 5,000 or more units—making them especially vulnerable to proxy farming and absentee ballot manipulation. Many Palm Beach County residents are seasonal snowbirds, and boards exploit low off-season turnout to consolidate control. LS Carlson Law challenges fraudulent HOA elections and fights to protect homeowners’ democratic rights within their communities. Contact us to explore your legal options.

Florida Statute 163.04 protects homeowners’ right to install solar energy systems, and HOAs cannot prohibit solar collectors or other energy devices based on renewable resources. Despite this clear legal protection, architectural review boards in Boca Raton and Wellington communities frequently impose unreasonable conditions on solar panel placement—demanding rear-only placement, specific panel colors, or screening that reduces system efficiency. As solar adoption grows across Palm Beach County, the tension between modern solar rights and older community aesthetic standards continues to generate disputes. LS Carlson Law enforces your solar rights against overreaching associations. Contact us to explore your legal options.

Palm Beach County’s premium property values mean HOAs manage significant budgets, and improper assessments hit homeowners especially hard. Florida law regulates HOA assessments under § 720.308, requiring specific procedures for levying and collecting assessments. When your HOA imposes five-figure special assessments without proper notice, awards contracts without competitive bidding, engages in self-dealing, or fails to provide financial transparency, LS Carlson Law investigates the irregularities and challenges the assessments on your behalf. Contact us to explore your legal options.

West Palm Beach sits directly in the Atlantic hurricane corridor, and Palm Beach County communities face recurring storm damage. When your HOA fails to maintain hurricane-resistant common elements, neglects required insurance coverage, or mishandles insurance proceeds after a storm, homeowners bear the consequences. LS Carlson Law helps Palm Beach County homeowners navigate post-storm disputes over reconstruction timelines, emergency assessments, and insurance allocation. Contact us to explore your legal options.

How We Win

Our Proven Approach to Your West Palm Beach HOA Dispute

A Bad HOATM won’t back down on its own. From your first call to final resolution, every case runs the same disciplined playbook — built to win.

A Bad HOATM won’t back down on its own. Here’s exactly how we take your case — and win it.

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The Path
Consultation. Retention. Resolution.

During your initial consultation, we review the facts of your dispute, your governing documents, and any correspondence or violation notices you’ve received. Our Florida HOA attorneys assess your situation under Chapter 720 (homeowners’ associations) or Chapter 718 (condominiums), since the two operate under distinct statutory frameworks.

From there, we outline your strongest legal strategies—whether that points toward negotiation, mediation, or litigation—so you leave the consultation understanding exactly where you stand and what your options are.

Once you retain us, we send a formal Notice of Representation to your association, directing all communication through our office. You are no longer facing the board alone.

We then conduct a thorough analysis of your association’s compliance with Florida law—including assessment procedures (§ 720.308), election requirements (§ 720.306), and records and reserve obligations (§ 720.303). This due diligence often reveals additional violations that strengthen your position.

Florida requires the parties to attempt pre-suit mediation before filing most HOA disputes in court (§ 720.311). We prepare comprehensive mediation positions that clearly articulate the legal basis for your claims and use the process strategically to your advantage.

If mediation fails, we are fully prepared to litigate aggressively in Florida circuit court. As the prevailing party, you may recover your attorney’s fees under § 720.305.

Homeowners Ask. We Answer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers to the questions homeowners ask us most — from the only firm of its size that never represents associations, boards, or management companies.

HOA disputes in West Palm Beach are filed in the Palm Beach County Circuit Court, located at 205 North Dixie Highway. Before filing, Florida Statute § 720.311 requires mandatory pre-suit mediation through the DBPR for most HOA disputes.

Palm Beach County has one of the highest concentrations of 55+ and age-restricted communities in Florida. Unique issues include age verification disputes, amenity access conflicts in resort-style communities, high-rise condo governance challenges along the coast, and assessment disputes driven by the county's premium property values and insurance costs.

Yes. West Palm Beach and the Palm Beach County coastline have significant condominium populations governed by Chapter 718, which has different requirements than the HOA statute (Chapter 720). We handle both HOA and COA disputes.

Yes. We represent homeowners across Palm Beach County, including West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, Lake Worth, and surrounding communities.

Palm Beach County is home to thousands of 55+ and age-restricted communities—from Century Village to Kings Point. These communities face unique disputes including improper age verification procedures, conflicts over guest and family visit policies, accessibility and ADA accommodation issues, amenity management disputes, and restrictions that exceed federal Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) requirements. Our attorneys understand the intersection of Florida HOA law and federal fair housing requirements governing age-restricted communities.

Palm Beach County's coastal condominiums face skyrocketing insurance premiums, post-Surfside building safety requirements, and aging infrastructure. Many condo owners are receiving unprecedented special assessments. Under Chapter 718, assessments must follow specific procedures—and the new mandatory reserve funding requirements have eliminated the prior ability to waive reserves. Our attorneys challenge improper assessments and help condo owners hold their boards accountable under Florida law.

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Our Mission

Homeowner Empowerment

Empowerment is at the heart of everything we do — equipping you with the knowledge, the tools, and the legal muscle to stand up to any overreaching HOA. When homeowners know their rights and have a fiercely dedicated advocate at their side, unfair fines, arbitrary rules, and selective enforcement don’t stand a chance.

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Bad HOATM Book

We wrote the book on Bad HOAs… literally. In Bad HOATM, we distill years of legal warfare into a clear, no-nonsense guide designed to help homeowners understand their rights, stand their ground, and take legal action when necessary.

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Get Educated

Bad HOATM Podcast

Each episode delivers in-depth analysis of common homeowner grievances, interviews, and real-life situation assessments — a how-to resource for handling disputes and understanding the personalities inside your HOA. Bad HOATM equips you with the knowledge to ensure your HOA serves you.

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Bad HOATM Subreddit

You’re not alone in the fight. Our Bad HOATM subreddit is a growing community of homeowners swapping hard-won advice, war stories, and wins against overreaching boards. Join the conversation, ask questions, and download our free Homeowner Empowerment Kit to walk into your next dispute prepared.

We believe that if you can resolve your HOA issue without needing an attorney, that’s a win.

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The Team Behind You

An Elite Strike Force Against Bad HOAs

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Built to Win

Aggressive, efficient problem solvers — we engineer the fastest path to your objective and pursue it relentlessly.

Aggressive

We put the board on defense from the opening letter — and keep the pressure on.

Experienced

Battle-tested attorneys who fight bad HOAs in court every single day.

Strategic

Every move is calculated — we find your leverage fast and press it.

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