Shareholder
CurrentTelese's practice focuses on condominium and homeowner association law and all issues surrounding the general business of the association corporations, as well as residential development and construction. She serves as general counsel to the community association clients by assisting in the day to day needs of the associations, including but not limited to: - Providing opinions on the authority and responsibilities facing the boards of directors in governing the community; - Assessment collection & foreclosure; - Amendments to the association’s governing documents; - Negotiation of maintenance, construction, landscaping & other service contracts; - Preparation of annual & special meeting packages; - Arbitration and litigation of covenant enforcement actions; - Providing interpretation of Florida Statutes & the association’s governing documents; and, - Providing explanation of Federal laws, such as the Fair Housing Act, the Telecommunications Act and the laws regulating housing for persons 55+ years of age.Telese regularly teaches continuing education courses for community association managers and have been the guest speaker for organizations such as Community Association Institute, Building Managers International, the Federation of Longboat Key Condominium Associations and the Sarasota Association of Realtors.
