Major renovation projects are par for the course for condominium associations of South Florida buildings completed more than 25 years ago. For these properties to remain competitive in a market with a plethora of newer options, they must renovate and restore their common areas and amenities to ensure they remain in top form.

Construction contracts often represent some of the costliest expenses that condominium associations will ever approve, yet many associations fail to utilize the necessary legal resources and expertise to craft and execute the most effective terms and agreements. Instead, they focus merely on obtaining competitive bids, as most associations are required to do for projects exceeding 5% of their total annual budget (10% for HOAs), and often neglect to consult with highly qualified and experienced legal counsel to negotiate and finalize every aspect of their agreement with a general contractor.