Homeowners Association (HOA) Attorney – St. Augustine & Northeast Florida

Legal Counsel for Florida Homeowners Associations

At St. Johns Law Group, we offer comprehensive legal representation to Homeowners Associations (HOAs) across St. Johns County, St. Augustine Beach, Ponte Vedra, Palm Coast, and surrounding areas. Our attorneys help HOA boards navigate the complex and evolving legal landscape governing planned unit developments, ensuring compliance, enforcing covenants, and resolving disputes efficiently.

We work throughout Northeast Florida with a legal team dedicated to community association law, giving our clients depth of experience in all facets of HOA governance.

Core HOA Legal Services We Provide

We represent HOA boards, directors, and property managers in the full range of association legal matters:

Covenant & Rule Enforcement

• Drafting and enforcing deed restrictions, rules, and community standards

• Compliance notices and violation hearings

• Injunctive relief for violations (e.g., illegal structures, nuisance behavior)

Collection of Assessments

• Preparing lien notices and foreclosure proceedings

• Enforcing special assessments and fines

• Negotiating payment plans and pursuing delinquencies in court

Board Governance & Elections

• Drafting and amending bylaws, declarations, and articles of incorporation

• Advising on board authority, voting rights, and election disputes

• Providing legal opinions and annual compliance guidance

Dispute Resolution & Litigation

• Mediation and arbitration under Chapter 720

• Civil litigation for enforcement, collections, or developer turnover

• Defense against owner claims or Fair Housing complaints

Developer Turnover & Transition

• Legal representation during developer-to-owner control

• Review of budgets, reserve studies, and operational compliance

• Ensuring proper handover of documents and common areas

Why HOA Boards Choose St. Johns Law Group

• Deep HOA law experience – Our attorneys have decades of combined experience in Florida community association law.

• Local representation – We serve HOAs across St. Johns, Flagler, Duval, Clay, and Putnam counties.

• Practical, proactive legal counsel – We help prevent costly mistakes and disputes before they arise.

• Board training and compliance – We offer regular updates and guidance on legislative changes affecting associations.

Whether your association needs help revising governing documents, collecting unpaid dues, or responding to litigation, our firm offers responsive, knowledgeable, and cost-effective legal services.

Areas We Serve

We represent HOAs throughout Northeast Florida, including:

St. Johns County – St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra, Nocatee, Julington Creek, Silverleaf, Beachwalk, World Golf Village
Flagler County – Palm Coast, Flagler Beach
Duval County – Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach
Clay County – Fleming Island, Oakleaf, Green Cove Springs
Putnam County – Palatka, Crescent City
Southern Georgia (select matters) – St. Marys, Kingsland

Common Legal Issues for Florida HOAs

HOA boards frequently consult us for issues involving:

• Short-term rental restrictions and AirBnB enforcement

• Architectural control disputes

• Owner harassment or defamation claims

• Reserve fund adequacy and special assessments

• Failure to maintain common areas

• Records requests and board transparency

We offer flat-fee agreements, annual retainer options, and per-issue counsel depending on your association’s needs.

📞 Schedule a Consultation with Our HOA Law Team

If your Florida HOA is facing legal questions, enforcement challenges, or needs help updating documents, contact the St. Johns Law Group HOA team today.

📍 Office: 104 Sea Grove Main Street, St. Augustine, FL 32080
📞 Call: (904) 495-0400
🖋️ Request HOA Legal Consultation